overheating

[user 16790]

I have a KTM390 DUKE as my work bike and it doesn't matter what the temperature of the day is, the reading on the bikes temperature gauge is always sitting close to the 'hot' mark and the fan comes on a lot, it never gets into the 'hot' area though, I thought it was a problem but the KTM dealer says it is normal,
my Vmax used to get close to the red zone at times but never went into it, since I have had my carbs balanced I have noticed the temperature gauge reads a bit lower overall now

 

[Samy]

Hello. This is a vrod radiator cover. Do you guys think that this item can be fitted to vmax 1200?
Hope I am not offending anyone.
Many thanks

 

[Fire-medic]

Samy, get something designed for the VMax for a chin-spoiler if that's the look that you want. Instead of fussing with something which doesn't fir to begin-with, get the one designed for the bike. Avoid the 'gumption traps.'

Someone who is a skilled fabricator could make his own, but I'm sure that if that was your case, you'd be posting pics of your work: "here's what I did to my bike."

Take a look at the tin-knocking a skilled fabricator can-do, this KZ1000 had its tank, fenders, and side panels done by an artist, all-steel. Someone I've known since we were young.

 

[Samy]

Thank u for sincere response. I wil follow your suggestion. Many thanks once again

 

[funky monk]

Sorry mate dont want discuss in the same way Your President does right now all time long but #fake news#.... "maintaned" properly (whats that sorry. You have to describe...) still this bike going higher temp unstable than other motorcycles/cars...... lots of owners are not certified by this... why dont they ask Yamaha about that ?
Dodge pickup =Yamaha ?
// Lars

You still have engine running hot ?

 

[Robinhood]

Does anyone have a brand or part number and where to buy for a lower thermostat for a 2019 vmax ? I can't find any info on the standard thermostat opening temp Cheers

 

[Smithjs35]

I brought mine down to the screw on the dial when hot by using Engine Ice coolant. After a good flush too.