The reason for suspecting a thermostat problem is, as mentioned, the bike does not reach normal running temperature when moving, ie. to the point where the two lines diverge on the gauge (it's only about half way). As Celtic alluded to, this has mainly been monitored during wet conditions (have we had any dry ones of late?) but my last 9er still got hotter in similar conditions. Also, I recently changed the coolant and the level is correct.
I asked JBX his thoughts for my high fuel consumption - as compared to other 9er riders on the recent trip to Brittany - and the low running temp is the one factor he suggested which seems most likely, as I checked all others apart from adding fuel treatment.
I may be wrong but I'm running out of ideas for a solution. I also don't believe adjusting the CO settings will make any difference as surely the ECU takes readings from various sensors and adjusts the fueling accordingly, one of which being the temperature sensor?
Will keep you all posted on progress
Thanks for all your contributions, SL
I asked JBX his thoughts for my high fuel consumption - as compared to other 9er riders on the recent trip to Brittany - and the low running temp is the one factor he suggested which seems most likely, as I checked all others apart from adding fuel treatment.
I may be wrong but I'm running out of ideas for a solution. I also don't believe adjusting the CO settings will make any difference as surely the ECU takes readings from various sensors and adjusts the fueling accordingly, one of which being the temperature sensor?
Will keep you all posted on progress
Thanks for all your contributions, SL
Now on 9er number 2 .....