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  • MightymanM Mightyman

    If it hasn't worked since you first got the bike, you may have the wrong one installed. There are two different types.

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    @mightyman looks pretty old guy said that it was working but he was a compulsive liar so I highly doubt it

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    • declanD declan

      @mightyman looks pretty old guy said that it was working but he was a compulsive liar so I highly doubt it

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      @declan the needle moves in the clocks when the key is turned so I know that works

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      • MightymanM Mightyman

        If it hasn't worked since you first got the bike, you may have the wrong one installed. There are two different types.

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        @mightyman do any of you lads recommend any other systems like universal temp gauges

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          Jens Eskildsen
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          I have an universal temp gauge on my radiator, wrosk good.
          Goes on pretty hard, but fits both my Dt and my wr250r

          http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-1-3-Bar-Thermo-Thermostatic-Radiator-Cap-Cover-Water-Temperature-Gauge/371712652878?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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            How hot is the bike running?

            Might be a daft question but is it getting hot enough to show on the gauge. I seem to remember my previous DT-R's would run just under halfway on the gauge.

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            • NottsbikerN Nottsbiker

              How hot is the bike running?

              Might be a daft question but is it getting hot enough to show on the gauge. I seem to remember my previous DT-R's would run just under halfway on the gauge.

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              @nottsbiker If the themostat has been removed, then it's going to take a VERY long time to warm up.

              Very bad for engines running without a thermostat.

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              • J Jens Eskildsen

                I have an universal temp gauge on my radiator, wrosk good.
                Goes on pretty hard, but fits both my Dt and my wr250r

                http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-1-3-Bar-Thermo-Thermostatic-Radiator-Cap-Cover-Water-Temperature-Gauge/371712652878?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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                @jens-eskildsen thank you for that I'm going to get one as one it looks cool and mine rises but its never ever above 1/8-1/4 on the gauge might be the thermostat is not reading right anymore but it could be fine so thanks

                "Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone" Alan Watts

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                  Sorry only skim read

                  Yes is going to take for ever to get up to operating temperatures with no stat

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                    Jens Eskildsen
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                    Sounds right with the reading, mine is just above where the line in the display starts to thicken, but will get hot in deep sand or slow technical trails.

                    Photo for clarification, mine is usually well below this reading:
                    https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QkRvx66dWc0/maxresdefault.jpg

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                    • J Jens Eskildsen

                      Sounds right with the reading, mine is just above where the line in the display starts to thicken, but will get hot in deep sand or slow technical trails.

                      Photo for clarification, mine is usually well below this reading:
                      https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QkRvx66dWc0/maxresdefault.jpg

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                      @jens-eskildsen mine don't get that far even when I been off road but I am running pure water doubt it could make that much difference but we will see as I'm getting one anyway they look good 😀

                      "Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone" Alan Watts

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                      • terry.tzT terry.tz

                        @jens-eskildsen mine don't get that far even when I been off road but I am running pure water doubt it could make that much difference but we will see as I'm getting one anyway they look good 😀

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                        @terry-tz mine doesent read at all and my bike warms up real quick faster than my 4 stroke it gets really hot but just seems that it's the way the engine likes it tbh since I don't cruise any where it's always full throttle If the roads clear

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                        • declanD declan

                          @terry-tz mine doesent read at all and my bike warms up real quick faster than my 4 stroke it gets really hot but just seems that it's the way the engine likes it tbh since I don't cruise any where it's always full throttle If the roads clear

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                          @declan ye same and I'm not sure I think it moves a tiny bit il take a photo and just look like a d!ck later and keep at in the band everywhere I go I can imagine the looks now when I'm at traffic lights with my purple helmet 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆

                          "Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone" Alan Watts

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                          • terry.tzT terry.tz

                            @declan ye same and I'm not sure I think it moves a tiny bit il take a photo and just look like a d!ck later and keep at in the band everywhere I go I can imagine the looks now when I'm at traffic lights with my purple helmet 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆

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                            @terry-tz 😂😂😂😂

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                            • J Jens Eskildsen

                              I have an universal temp gauge on my radiator, wrosk good.
                              Goes on pretty hard, but fits both my Dt and my wr250r

                              http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-1-3-Bar-Thermo-Thermostatic-Radiator-Cap-Cover-Water-Temperature-Gauge/371712652878?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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                              @jens-eskildsen does yours sit on 20 when cold why does it do this they all seem to?

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                                terry.tz
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                                ???? I'm confused at what your asking him

                                "Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone" Alan Watts

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                                • terry.tzT terry.tz

                                  ???? I'm confused at what your asking him

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                                  @terry-tz 0_1503246991425_IMG_1518.JPG

                                  Stone cold it sits on 20.c every pic I can find shows the needle on exactly that

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                                    Jens Eskildsen
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                                    Havent noticed, but I tested at boiling temp and it was spot on.

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                                    • J Jens Eskildsen

                                      Havent noticed, but I tested at boiling temp and it was spot on.

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                                      @jens-eskildsen mind looking for me when you can?

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                                        Jens Eskildsen
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                                        Yeah, problem is, its often around 20C in my workshop.

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                                        • J Jens Eskildsen

                                          Yeah, problem is, its often around 20C in my workshop.

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                                          @jens-eskildsen some help you are 😂😂😂 np man just let me know if you find anything out

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