can anybody tell what engine temp. my 03/1200 should be running at? did a search couldn't find what i was looking for.
i put a new set of basani pipes on and they are turning yellow and blue about a foot down from the exhaust port. i would expect a little up near the port . but, i think a foot is along way down the pipe to be turning?
i got a laser temp. gauge today but didn't have a chance to use it. thanks

 

Pipes turning like that sounds more like a improperly tuned carb than a heat issue.

 

yeah, engine heat is usually measured in oil temperature - which really depends on OAT, engine speed, etc. As sportypig notes this sounds like a fuel/air mixture issue.

 

not to highjack a thread but whats the normal oil temp after some freeway riding? mine seems to be close to 200 if i keep it between 75 and 80 mph.

 

What type of oil are you running? That sounds about right for SoCal, running the freeway, and using conventional oil/ low weight oil. You could get the temps to drop a little using a synthentic or heavier oil.

 

in the summer oil temp is 150 -175 was max .. fall , spring riding 150 ..