It's an air-cooled engine so there really isn't a mean temperature to gauge - which is why there wasn't a temp gauge or idiot light in the first place. None of the info you get or give us is really going to mean anything.

Cavi Mike wrote on 12/11/12 at 21:22:24:

And I also said " If anyone is interested I can give them this info".
Obviously you are not and thats fine.

verslagen1 wrote on 12/11/12 at 21:47:35:


Yes that is very useful thanks. I do agree that  synthetic oils like Rotella T-6 are very good for our Savages. I mentioned that in a previous post after using a motorcycle oil that said its suitable for diesel engine. It was then I realised that the oil I use must be very similar to Rotella T-6.

Here it is mounted from different angle. Not too much of a eye sore.

Balances the master cylinder

paulmarshall wrote on 12/12/12 at 18:16:53:


After going on a long ride today, I must give a more accurate measure of temp. The air temp today was 26C-78.8F and at a around town speed of 50KM-31MPH the head temp sat on 73C-163.4F.
And at open road speed of 100KM-62MPH the head temp dropped and sat on 51C-123F.
The temp that I provided yesterday was a reading from the max screen. eg. Highest speed, highest temp, etc.
I did have it sitting in idle for ages which might account for the high temp.

Some more useless info for those of you interested.
I am happy with the purchase and find it interesting while riding to have this information at my fingertips. It too will help me be more vigilant about my head temp.

Cavi Mike wrote on 12/13/12 at 19:28:32:

Thank You for your positive feed back. It warms my heart  that there are people like you that make these forums such a fun and friendly place.
Top marks and well done.