My VFR is 'Cooler' than Yours

wannabe · 12-13-2004, 08:22 PM

Hi everyone. I have been lurking on this site since I bought my '2000' in July. The web-site has been a great resource for my questions.

I am using my bike as a daily commuter and I am noticing as the weather cools I can not get the operating temp. to come up past 140 degrees. There is exeptions, but for most of my 20 mile commute the bike runs cold.

I started tearing in to the cooling system but thought I would post this dilema in order to get some expert advise.

Does anyone have some input for me?

Thanks. Steve

Jake · 12-15-2004, 09:49 AM

Sounds like a classic case of a sticking thermostat.

Cheap part, but I've heard they can be a major PITA to get at. If you aren't already using a Honda service manual, I'd recommend you get one.

Good luck,
Jake

wannabe · 12-17-2004, 10:13 AM

Thanks for the reply. It turned out to be a thermostat. A bit of a job to get at, but not too bad.

Steve

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12-13-2004, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
wannabe Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Snohomish Washington Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My VFR is 'Cooler' than Yours Hi everyone. I have been lurking on this site since I bought my '2000' in July. The web-site has been a great resource for my questions. I am using my bike as a daily commuter and I am noticing as the weather cools I can not get the operating temp. to come up past 140 degrees. There is exeptions, but for most of my 20 mile commute the bike runs cold. I started tearing in to the cooling system but thought I would post this dilema in order to get some expert advise. Does anyone have some input for me? Thanks. Steve

12-15-2004, 09:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jake Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Last Online: 08-09-2007 01:08 PM Location: God\'s Country Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: My VFR is 'Cooler' than Yours Sounds like a classic case of a sticking thermostat. Cheap part, but I've heard they can be a major PITA to get at. If you aren't already using a Honda service manual, I'd recommend you get one. Good luck, Jake __________________ 1998 VFR

12-17-2004, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
wannabe Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Snohomish Washington Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My VFR is 'Cooler' than Yours Thanks for the reply. It turned out to be a thermostat. A bit of a job to get at, but not too bad. Steve

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