Overheat!!

Betlog · March 28th, 2010, 09:47 AM

Ok, so I left the bike idling for about 8 minutes after a ride (stupid I know). When I came back to check on it, the fan was on and I noticed my temp light ON! What damage did I do to the bike? Am I f*****? It seems to be running fine right now.

Snake · March 28th, 2010, 09:53 AM

As long as the radiator fluid did not boil over you should be fine. Check the radiator fluid level and check the oil to make sure it does not look or smell burnt.

Betlog · March 28th, 2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake

As long as the radiator fluid did not boil over you should be fine. Check the radiator fluid level and check the oil to make sure it does not look or smell burnt.

I use distilled water as my coolant and because it is distilled water, I didn't smell anything burnt, and there's plenty of water left in reservoir.

Snake · March 28th, 2010, 10:01 AM

Do you use water weter also or just distilled water?

Betlog · March 28th, 2010, 10:04 AM

Oh and when I noticed the light, I turned it off for like 8 seconds and it dawned on me that it needed more air to blow on the radiator fins so I started driving it. The light went away after about 15 seconds of driving.

Betlog · March 28th, 2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake

Do you use water weter also or just distilled water?

Just distilled water.

Snake · March 28th, 2010, 10:08 AM

You might want to consider an additive such as water weter.

Betlog · March 28th, 2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake

You might want to consider an additive such as water weter.

I'll do that for sure. So do you think I'm ok though? Bike should be fine?

Snake · March 28th, 2010, 10:14 AM

Yes I think the bike should be ok. Watch for oil consumption. If the level starts going down that is a sign of thermal break down. If it starts using oil, change it and it should be ok with new oil.

Alex · March 28th, 2010, 11:48 AM

A little water wetter will help a bit. It's pretty cool, the way it works is by lowering the surface tension of the water, so heat conducts better from the radiator surface to the water. Unlikely you did any real damage in 8 minutes.

Betlog · March 28th, 2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

A little water wetter will help a bit. It's pretty cool, the way it works is by lowering the surface tension of the water, so heat conducts better from the radiator surface to the water. Unlikely you did any real damage in 8 minutes.

What kind of damage should I expect, if there is one? This way, I can monitor the bike and see if anything need to be repaired ASAP. Thanks.

Alex · March 28th, 2010, 12:21 PM

Total and complete engine failure. I think you should give away the bike to a friend at a shockingly low price right away.

If everything is still running fine right now, the coolant level is still appropriate, the worst thing you may have done is taken some life out of the oil, and perhaps your next change should be a little early.

kkim · March 28th, 2010, 12:22 PM

why is it that you only have water in your cooling system?

Betlog · March 28th, 2010, 12:33 PM

Thanks Alex and Rick. I'll monitor the oil to make sure it's not depleting.

CC Cowboy · March 28th, 2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kkim

why is it that you only have water in your cooling system?

Strictly race bike (for the street).

March 28th, 2010, 09:47 AM	#1
Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	Overheat!! Ok, so I left the bike idling for about 8 minutes after a ride (stupid I know). When I came back to check on it, the fan was on and I noticed my temp light ON! What damage did I do to the bike? Am I f*****? It seems to be running fine right now.

March 28th, 2010, 11:48 AM	#10
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	A little water wetter will help a bit. It's pretty cool, the way it works is by lowering the surface tension of the water, so heat conducts better from the radiator surface to the water. Unlikely you did any real damage in 8 minutes. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 28th, 2010, 12:21 PM	#12
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Total and complete engine failure. I think you should give away the bike to a friend at a shockingly low price right away. If everything is still running fine right now, the coolant level is still appropriate, the worst thing you may have done is taken some life out of the oil, and perhaps your next change should be a little early. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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March 28th, 2010, 09:53 AM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	As long as the radiator fluid did not boil over you should be fine. Check the radiator fluid level and check the oil to make sure it does not look or smell burnt.

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Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Do you use water weter also or just distilled water?

March 28th, 2010, 10:04 AM	#5
Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	Oh and when I noticed the light, I turned it off for like 8 seconds and it dawned on me that it needed more air to blow on the radiator fins so I started driving it. The light went away after about 15 seconds of driving.

March 28th, 2010, 10:08 AM	#7
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	You might want to consider an additive such as water weter.

March 28th, 2010, 10:14 AM	#9
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Yes I think the bike should be ok. Watch for oil consumption. If the level starts going down that is a sign of thermal break down. If it starts using oil, change it and it should be ok with new oil.

March 28th, 2010, 12:22 PM	#13
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	why is it that you only have water in your cooling system?

March 28th, 2010, 12:33 PM	#14
Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	Thanks Alex and Rick. I'll monitor the oil to make sure it's not depleting.