On a recent trip to Assen, with weather conditions, air temp approx 6 / 7 degrees and rain, my 1100s temp gauge dropped significantly, rare occasions the "low temp" signal flagged up. Bike is fitted with a full Termi system, no Cat, (so maybe it will run cooler than a stocker) Is this normal? Is there a thermostat in the system which controls flow to the oil cooler? Maybe blanking some of the ducts to the cooler is the way to go? Thoughts?
It's normal on the 1000/1100 to struggle up to temp in poor/cold weather. some people resort to part covering the cooler with duct-tape.
Yes all you described is normal...... No thermostat on the oil cooler system though some guys in the US have fitted one...Multistrada.net its easier to block the cooler off in bad/cool weather.....I have cut some thick foam to fit and then remove once the weather improves
If you ride in the rain regularily it may interest you that some of us have used the rear of a monster front muguard to extend the multi's so that water from front wheel goes under the engine instead of straight onto the front cylinder.....the best pics were on Ducatisti so perhaps I will re do them on here.
I don't normally ride in the rain, (unless I've a trip planned) Would be good to see pics of the mudguard mod tho....
