how hot should an rmz 250 get

[blarp]

Just bought an rmz 250 07 and noticed the header pipe gets hot pretty quick and the water in the rad gets warm after about 3-4 mins on idle.

Is this normal for a 250f or am I just being a nevous nelly.

Come from 125 2-strokes which took ages to feel heat in the rads.

[bigkevo]

yeah thats normal buddy

[moto-flyguy]

We just got a brand new 2008 rmz 250. I happened to have a point and shoot thermometer in my truck so I shot the head, the exhaust (at the bend in the header) and the cylinder.

cylinder = 175 degrees F

head = 160 degrees

Header = a whopping 450 degrees

radiator = 130 degrees

So there ya have it

Those digital thermometers are at the chinese tool stores for about 30 bucks

Charlie

[05RMZ250Racer]

Yeah man my RMZ gets hot super quick, I definately know what you mean I remember the times on my 125's feeling like im sitting there for 10 minutes waiting for it to warm up.

[blarp]

Thanks guy's, put my mind at rest.

Thought I'd bought a bike with an overheat problem.

[Kev250]

When I first got my 08 I wasn't sure about this either. The local shop here told me warm up a 250 2st for 3-4mins on the stand and it will be good to ride. Warm up a 250 4st like this and your coolant will be on the floor!