Temp stays at cold position for very long time.

[xsel777]

I have noticed recently that the temp gauge stays at the cold start position for a very long time before it moves up to just above middle of the Guage.

I opened the radiator cap, and topped up with distilled water, but not much was required.
The overflow bottle has had the level dropped  to mid way twice since I got it back from the shop (crank replaced).

The dropping level in the overflow has never happened before. I have had this scoot for over two years.

I do live close to the highway and drive at 120km continously for long distances shortly after starting the scoot.

It is also colder at the moment (winter),
so I might be overly concerned for no reason.

Does your xc500 also not warm up quickly..?


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[sissy mary]

If its winter where you live, then it will take a little longer for the light to go out. If it continues into the warm months, then you may have a thermostat that is going bad. Very easy to replace. P.S. Keep an eye on the over flow tank. If it needs topping off often, then you are losing water while riding. Look around bike after ride and see if u can see any green/yellow/orange drops leaking down to the ground when on center stand.