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Went on a ride longer than 2 miles for the first time since the bikes been running. I looked at my temp gauge around mile 9 and it's in the middle of the fat white line. Mile 10 it's in borderline white/red. Luckily I was close so I went home immediately. Everything felt fine. I let the bike cool for a few hours and cranked it up again. This time I let it idle for about 5 minutes and the temp was normal so I took it around the block. About 2 miles later it's borderline white/red again. Now when I ride to work (2 miles away), it's going to the white/red. I've been reading up on here, but I just wanted to rack the brains of the CXGods before I dive in.
-the radiator fluid was changed about a month ago, but I didn't do a full flush. Check the fluid this morning, it's full but the bike is cold
-could a bad radiator cap cause this?
-air pockets? is there a way to 'check' for this?
-how often does the mechanical seal/water pump area need to be serviced or replaced?
-7V regulator was the first thing I changed on the bike after I bought it. I got it from here. I assumed it would be adequate.
-I'm not running with a thermostat
Thank you in advance for all of your help!!! I would be lost without this forum.
-the radiator fluid was changed about a month ago, but I didn't do a full flush. Check the fluid this morning, it's full but the bike is cold
-could a bad radiator cap cause this?
-air pockets? is there a way to 'check' for this?
-how often does the mechanical seal/water pump area need to be serviced or replaced?
-7V regulator was the first thing I changed on the bike after I bought it. I got it from here. I assumed it would be adequate.
-I'm not running with a thermostat
Thank you in advance for all of your help!!! I would be lost without this forum.