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The system could be air locked. If you believe that the thermostat is not opening, remove the thermostat from the bike and place it in a small pot of water with a thermometer. Watch the thermometer to ensure that the thermostat opens at the set temperature (180/195...I don't know which you bought).
Once reinstalled, be sure to "burp" to cooling system to expel any trapped air.
If there isn't any coolant in your oil (or oil in your coolant) your head gasket is probably OK. It's a new head gasket, it takes a lot to blow a new one. It's the old brittle ones that let loose.
Once reinstalled, be sure to "burp" to cooling system to expel any trapped air.
If there isn't any coolant in your oil (or oil in your coolant) your head gasket is probably OK. It's a new head gasket, it takes a lot to blow a new one. It's the old brittle ones that let loose.