What temp is the fan supposed to turn on at?
Does it only run with the motor running, or will it run with just the key on and the water above a certain temp?
Besides the water pump drain, are there any drains on the cylinders?
Here's why I ask; I finally got my 2007 1098 together and running and it was getting hot. It was also boiling coolant in the res. So, rather than buying a new radiator, I drained the coolant and flushed it twice with distilled water and water wetter. No more boiling water (even above 217, the hottest I was able to get it). I think I may have had an air pocket in the system that was causing the water to boil originally.
That said, I can't hear the fan running. I'm not sure I would, because the prior owner's Termi's are quite loud. I know some bikes it doesn't turn on until much, much later. My 2000 GSXR750 didn't turn on until something like 232. Anyone know?
One more question, anyone have a good source for brake pads for it (street and track day pads, no need for full-race pads). I pretty much destroyed what was left of the pads on the bike when I took it to the track.
Happy 4th.
Does it only run with the motor running, or will it run with just the key on and the water above a certain temp?
Besides the water pump drain, are there any drains on the cylinders?
Here's why I ask; I finally got my 2007 1098 together and running and it was getting hot. It was also boiling coolant in the res. So, rather than buying a new radiator, I drained the coolant and flushed it twice with distilled water and water wetter. No more boiling water (even above 217, the hottest I was able to get it). I think I may have had an air pocket in the system that was causing the water to boil originally.
That said, I can't hear the fan running. I'm not sure I would, because the prior owner's Termi's are quite loud. I know some bikes it doesn't turn on until much, much later. My 2000 GSXR750 didn't turn on until something like 232. Anyone know?
One more question, anyone have a good source for brake pads for it (street and track day pads, no need for full-race pads). I pretty much destroyed what was left of the pads on the bike when I took it to the track.
Happy 4th.
