SERVICE INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYSTEM TESTING
COOLANT REPLACEMENT 6
SERVICE
FLOW
PATTERN 6-0 THERMOSTAT 6-6
INFORM
AT1
0
N
-
1
6
6-2
6
-
3 RADIATOR RESERVE TANK 6-16
-
4 FAN CONTROL RELAY 6-1
RADIATOR 6-8
WATER PUMP 6-13
GENERAL
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
Using coolant
Using tap water may cause engine damage.
Add cooling system at the reserve tank.
All cooling system services can
Avoid spilling coolant on painted surfaces.
After servicing
Refer
to
section
with
silicate inhibitors may cause premature
Do
be
done with the engine in the frame.
the
system, check for leaks with a cooling system tester.
19
for coolant temperature sensor inspection.
not remove the radiator cap except to refill or drain the system.
wear of
water
pump
seals
or
blockage
of radiator
7
passages.
COOLING
SYSTEM
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
1
Coolant capacity
Radiator cap relief pressure
Thermostat Begin to open
~
Recommended antifreeze
~
Standard coolant concentration
Radiator and engine
Reserve tank
Fully open
\/al\w
lift
108 - 137 kPa
Pro Honda HP Coolant or an equivalent high quality ethylene
glycol antifreeze containing corrosion protection inhibitors
1:l mixture of antifreeze and
SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 liter (3.3
0.4 liter (0.4
(1.1
80.5
-
83.5-C (177 - 182°F)
95°C (203°F)
8
mm
(0.3 in) minimum
US
US
-
TORQUE VALUES
Water pump cover bolt
ECT (Engine Coolant
Thermostat cover flange bolt
Cooling fan nut
Fan motor nut
Fan motor shroud mounting bolt
Temperature)/thermo sensor
12
N*m (1.2 kgf-m, 9
23 N-m (2.3 kgf-m,
12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9
3
N-m (0.27 kgf-m,
5 N-m
(0.5
kgfom, 3.6
8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 Ibf-ft)
Ibf-ft)
17
Ibf*ft)
2.0
IbfW
Ibf-ft)
Ibf-ft)
CT bolt
Apply sealant to the threads.
CT bolt
Apply a locking agent to the threads.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine temperature too high
Faulty radiator cap
-
Insufficient coolant Deteriorated O-rings
Passages blocked in radiator, hoses or water jacket
Air in system
Faulty water pump Damaged or deteriorated hose
-
Thermostat stuck closed
Faulty temperature gauge or coolant temperature sensor
-
Faulty cooling fan motor
Faulty fan control relay
Coolant leak
-
Faulty water pump mechanical seal
-
Damaged or deteriorated gasket
Loose hose connection or clamp
-
Faulty radiator cap
qt, 2.7
Imp
qt)
qt, 0.4
Imp
qt)
1.4 kgf/cm2, 16 - 20 psi)
soft
water
Engine temperature too
Faulty temperature gauge or ECT/thermo sensor
Thermostat stuck open
Faulty fan control relay
-
2
low
COOLING
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
TESTING
COOLANT
Remove the right duct cover (page
Remove the radiator cap.
Test the coolant specific gravity using a hydrometer
(see below for
For maximum corrosion protection, a
ethylene glycol and distilled water is recommended
(page
6-41.
Look
for contamination and replace the coolant if nec
essary.
(HYDROMETER TEST)
2-4).
"
Coolant gravity chart").
1:l
solution of
-
COOLANT GRAVITY CHART
Coolant temperature "C
Coolant ratio
%
60
("F)
'\
~
0
5
(32)
(41)
1
1,100 1 1.098
I0
15
(50)
(59)
1
1.095 1 1.092
25
30 35
(86)
20
(68) (77)
11.089 I 1.086 1 1.083
i
40
(104) (113) (122)
(95)
1
,080
!
1.077 1 1.074 i 1.071
45
50
1
-
3
COOLING SYSTEM
Before insrailing
rhe cap
tesrec wet the
seaiing
in
surfaces
RADIATOR
I
NS PECTION
Remove the radiator cap (page
rhe
Pressure test the radiator cap.
Replace the radiator cap if
or if relief pressure is too high or too low.
It
must hold the specified pressure for at least
seconds.
RADIATOR CAP RELIEF PRESSURE:
108 - 137
Pressurize the radiator, engine and hoses, and check
for leaks.
1
NOTICE
Excessive pressure can damage the cooling system
components.
psi).
Repair or replace components
hold the specified pressure for at least
GAPISYSTEM PRESSURE
6-31.
it
does not hold pressure,
kPa
(1.1
-
1.4
kgf/cmz,
16
-
20
1
Do
not exceed
137
kPa
if
the system
(1.4
6
seconds.
psi)
kgf/cm2,
will
6
20
not
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
PREPARATION
-
The effectiveness of coolant decreases
if
there is a change
When filling the
system or reserve
tank
with
(checking cooiant
codanr
/eve/), piace rhe
rnotorcycie
verticai position
on
in
a fiat, /eve/
surface
accumulation of rust or
mixing proportion during usage. Therefore, for
best performance change the coolant regularly as
specified in the maintenance schedule.
Mix only distilled, low mineral water with the anti
freeze.
RECOMMENDED ANTIFREEZE:
Pro Honda HP Coolant or an equivalent high quali
ty ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion
protection inhibitors
RECOMMENDED MIXTURE:
1:l
(Distilled water and antifreeze)
REPLACEMENT/AIR BLEEDING
Remove the radiator cap.
a
with
in
the
the
-
ANTIFREEZE
SOLUTION
i
(ETHYLENE
GLYCOL BASE
SOLUTION)
-
LOW MINERAL
OR DISTILLED
COOLING SYSTEM
Remove the lower cowl (page
Remove the drain bolt on the water pump cover and
drain the system coolant.
Remove the cylinder drain bolt and drain the coolant
from the cylinder.
Reinstall the drain bolt
Disconnect the siphon hose from the radiator.
Drain the reserve tank coolant.
Empty the coolant and rinse the inside of the reserve
tank with water.
Reinstall the radiator siphon hose.
with
2-7)
a new sealing washer.
Fill
the system with the recommended coolant
up
to
through the filler opening
Remove the radiator reserve tank cap and fill the
reserve tank to the upper level line.
Bleed air from the system as follow:
1.
Shift the transmission into neutral. Start the engine
it
and let
2.Snap the throttle three to four times to bleed air
from the system.
3.Stop the engine and add coolant up to the proper
level
4. Check the level of coolant
to the upper level
idle for
if
necessary. Reinstall the radiator cap.
2
-
3 minutes.
if
it
is low.
the filler neck.
in
the reserve tank and
fill
6-5
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