I have been wondering if maybe the Madstad windshield my have affected the airflow and temperature reading. I seem to pay more notice on the open road and it definitely climbs up over time. I wasn't paying much attention when just the stock fly screen was on the bike to start with. I didn't notice if the temperature was more accurate at that point in time. It seems there would be plenty of airflow even with the windshield installed. Those that still run the fly screen might be a better judge about the temperature deviation. Are you running the fly screen? Breezy!
I'm running the Powerbronze Powerblade. The adjustable one with two screens. I like it but had to reinforce the mounting hardware from the plastic spacers. The forces on them were crushing them under speed. On the ambient temp. sensor, if you inspect your sensor, it has a small black tube to run down into "clean" air. If the hose is kinked or plugged with road grime/insects it will read high. Mine did. That's one of the reasons I decided to turn the weatherstrip seam to the top. Now, the windshield protects the airflow and the cowl area stays clean and dry.
I'll have to take it all apart and check it out. Thanks for the insite.
As I suspected, it must be the windshield. I guess I just need to factor that into the temperature.
