Wilsons Sandbox

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., mrldn@y... wrote:

> As a new onwer of a a15, just wondering what the water temp gauge > normally runs at, ambient temp around 4c to 12c. Mine tends to heat > up high going to just this side of the thick line on the gauge, and > then cools right down to a little less than half on the gauge. This > tends to happen usually first time when started cold, Electric fan > seems too come on at a little past 3/4 on the gauge. Just wondering

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> this is normal, my other bikes have all been a/cooled. thanks Tony.

Tony, I drive an A9 and it does the same. When the engine is cold it heats up to 2/3 of full scale and then drops down to 1/4 scale as if the thermostat opened up. While stopped at traffic lights it heats up until the fan turns on which I think is 3/4 full stroke. I think everything is OK on your bike. Take Care, Brad

>I have a Garmin E-Trex and bought the handlebar mount and the DC plug. I >like the GPS for its simplicity. I'd like the mapping models but am afraid >I'd just crash! Does anyone have experience with the Etrex on a cycle?

The eTrex is all I have ever used. I use it on the KLR, hiking, biking and in my truck. I don't use the handle bar mount though, I wasn't sure it would meet my demanding needs in the arena of vibration resistance and overall strength, but I do hope it works well for you. I have had my eTrex in the water, heavy dust, bright sunlight for hours and dropped, but have never had fail. Take a look at my site for how I mounted it to the KLR if your interested... == Rev. Chuck :^)>+ A13 http://KLR650.WWW.50Megs.Com/ http://DualSports.OnWeb.CX/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ _____________________________________________________________