[2018 IMCL]

My ambient temperature reading seems to be reading high by about 8 degrees. Anyone else have this issue?

 

[Texas Steve]

Yep 👍 exactly the same for me as well

 

[120496]

I'm wondering if the temp sensor is sitting too close to the motor. I was running in Pigeon Forge stop-and-go traffic last Summer and ambient temp was around 94-95. The temp showing on the bike was around 102 to 105. So, to answer your question, yes. Mine is reading warmer than actual on a daily basis, too.

 

[high plains rider]

mine seems to be close... but if it's sitting out in the sun all day it takes about 10 miles of riding to get back to close to normal..

 

[TigerGA]

Especially in the summer, sitting/riding on pavement always shows a higher temp due to the heat radiating from the road surface. Not uncommon for the bike‘s temp gauge to show a higher temp when a weather app shows less. Ever notice when riding at night...the temp drops when leaving the city heading to the country...no roads, buildings, etc. to give off heat.

 

[Kitulu]

I'm pretty sure that the thermometer is in the fairing, as well, which can effect the readout.

 

[Smokeater40]

I don't use mine, just use the, "do I need a coat or not" formula.

 

[120496]

Tiger, I don't disagree with your explanation. However, on the last few HD's that showed ambient temps, the ambient temp showing on the bike was within a degree or so of actual ambient. It's possible to receive an actual, accurate reading on a motorcycle no matter the external contributors. Yes, you get a higher reading in the city vs the country but that's normal no matter what you drive/ride.

Temperature accuracy isn't that important anyway...if you are set on riding, would outside temp stop you?... but it would be nice if it weren't off that much.