Quick question regarding oil temp and what would/might be considered "normal" temp;
After a one hour ride this morning i checked the oil temp (with one of those food temp thermometers). The temp was 195 degrees F 10 minutes post ride.
I use Brad Penn 20W-50 motorcycle oil in my 73 850 with the oil tank oil level kept midway between L and H,,,the ambient air temp was in the mid 70s F with humidity around 35%
The ride was right about 1 hour with speeds varying between 35 and 65 MPH and revs typically around 3.5-4.0K,,,mostly two lane road with only three stop lights so not long sitting still idling.
I have a single 34 mm Mikuni on the bike with a tri-spark ignition and a more modern charging system,,,other than those bits Bike is stock
what compelled me to check the temp was how warm/hot to the touch the oil tank cap was
Is 195 degrees F (plus or minus) in the "ok" range for the above described riding scenario?
After a one hour ride this morning i checked the oil temp (with one of those food temp thermometers). The temp was 195 degrees F 10 minutes post ride.
I use Brad Penn 20W-50 motorcycle oil in my 73 850 with the oil tank oil level kept midway between L and H,,,the ambient air temp was in the mid 70s F with humidity around 35%
The ride was right about 1 hour with speeds varying between 35 and 65 MPH and revs typically around 3.5-4.0K,,,mostly two lane road with only three stop lights so not long sitting still idling.
I have a single 34 mm Mikuni on the bike with a tri-spark ignition and a more modern charging system,,,other than those bits Bike is stock
what compelled me to check the temp was how warm/hot to the touch the oil tank cap was
Is 195 degrees F (plus or minus) in the "ok" range for the above described riding scenario?
just had to say that!
