last nigh i was riding with my friend and he looked over and said my exhaust was glowing bright red every thing on the bike is stock and we were on the highway at about 75 mph and i was in 5th i think we had been riding for 20 mins or so just wondering why it would be glowing is it just cause i was in 5th or what?? and another thing my bike seems to stay at a steady 205 when riding and when i stop and turn it off it jumps up to 240+ what can i do to stop that after market exhaust help or just bigger fans or what plz help srry for the long post

 

205 is hot for running on the hwy under normal conditions even if you are in 5th gear. Check your fluid levels, oil and coolant. Check the thermostat as well too.

On a 80 degree day on the hwy my liter bike runs at 155-165 only rises in slow traffic or around town.

Sounds to me like something is wrong, excessive heat means excessive wear and tear.

 

240 + is never good. like NS said check ur fluids and see if those fans come on around 205 to 210 if not maybe ur thermostat is jacked.

 

ditto to the above......btw next time your out at night and the exhaust is glowing red have your buddy snap a coupls pics

 

all the fluids are good fans come on and i will see bout those pics maybe it is cause texas is too damn hot

 

i know mine has been running a little warm as well, maybe just break-in or maybe louisiana is warm too?

 

Not that I like the dealership at all but you should call and ask them, 240 is freaking hot and bile exhaust is not supposed to glow. Also I am sure there must be a customer support directly from Kawasaki.

 

I'm with the rest of the guys.I run big high compression pistons and I just go to 185.Check to see if the air filter is in the air box.If a bike runs lean it will do this every time and will also get very hot.And we gotta have some pics,No wait don't.that'll eventially smoke your motor.Check the water pump and thermostat.