[quote='01R6]When I'm racing around hitting back roads, it usually sits right at 173, street riding and hitting stoplights and such, it can easily hit and stay around 200. In hot weather and bad conditions, My fan will come on around 217, I wouldn't seriously worry about anything below 225, but just be cautious.
I probably would not shut off my motor though. I tried that and it just keeps in creasing, and the fan won't turn on. But if I rev it a little and hold it there, it usually starts to drop, just some FYIs[/quote]
Your motor temp is going to go up regardless, always, even if you turn off the engine, but keep the ignition on w/ the fan running.. Theres no coolant flowing to cool it.. Even if you shut your bike off @ 165 degrees, itll still heat up above 220..