Guest Nogbad Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Today was a cold damp day and the engine is totally different: Vibration is much less overall, and what there is feels less harsh I really have to try hard to get it to detonate even on regular unleaded Midrange becomes solid and usable Do you think the engine temperature sensors might be under or not reading? As an aside, tranny recall is happening on Thursday. Crossed fingers all round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stewart Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Today was a cold damp day and the engine is totally different: Vibration is much less overall, and what there is feels less harsh I really have to try hard to get it to detonate even on regular unleaded Midrange becomes solid and usable Do you think the engine temperature sensors might be under or not reading? As an aside, tranny recall is happening on Thursday. Crossed fingers all round! 55537[/snapback] The best my Guzzi's have ever run is when it is cold and damp/foggy out. Seems like the bike is in harmony, humm, maybe the rider is in harmony . Yes, most machinery likes it when the air temp is cool and has some moisture in it. I guess it is cooling the air intake charge and making it run better or is it just bringing the air cooled engine down in temp to make a better seal between piston and cylinder. , now my head hurts Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard100t Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I know mine seems to run better at night. Could just be me too Mine seems to be breaking in well despite all the abuse I've hurled at it lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloNH Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Most engines will run better on a cool night. The air is denser and mixes with the fuel better. Years ago drag racers used to run their fuel through a coil of copper fuel line inserted into a container (sometimes just a coffee can) filled with ice which cooled the fuel and helped in the same way. One thing's for sure you can't help but love sporting the back roads at night, feeling how sweet the engine can really be. Like rider and bike are somehow more connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Do you think the engine temperature sensors might be under or not reading? When the engine is cold ( as in not run that day ), check the resistance of both the temp sensors. They should be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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