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  1. canolman

    Tickover, how long before boil?

    How long would a standard 650 tickover before boiling and at what temperature? I know ambient temperature would make a big difference but roughly? Would fitting a fan extend the time significantly? I know it's a bit like how long is a piece of string but just a rough idea.:) Just trying a few...
  2. E

    Flash boil in tank

    After two hours of hard riding in mountains we stopped on top of hill for a breather. I was frustrated as my idle started creeping up and up while stopped and wanted to see if I could adjust. Upon stopping I noticed my vent was whistling so I was curious if I was building excessive pressure in...
  3. blumpkin

    Did I boil my fuel?

    :?: Hey guys, Sorry for for sounding so ignorant but... I was riding in some pretty hot weather (106 degrees) and after a long hill climb I smelled fuel. I looked down and saw fuel pouring down the front of my bike. I would guess it was coming from the fuel tank breather hose and running down...
  4. H

    Boil Over

    I currently ride a 1999 FS600E. This bike is close to mint condition and has been garaged kept in a climate controlled garage since 1999. Since it had not been started since then, I drained all the fluids and flushed the coolant. However, I have had it boil over on me now twice while trail...