If Your Engine Overheats - Honda CBR 125RW 2007 Owner's Manual

If Your Engine Overheats
Normally, the needle on your temperature
gauge will rise to a point about midway
between C (cold) and H (hot) and then
level off. Hot weather may cause the
needle to rise higher than normal. So will
temporary stress such as climbing a hill. If
you're stuck in stop-and-go traffic, the
needle may climb some, but the radiator
fan is designed to prevent overheating. Be
aware of these variations as you monitor
the gauge.
If the needle moves toward H for no
apparent reason, pull safely to the side of
the road. If possible, park in a shady area.
154 Taking Care of the Unexpected
Continuing to ride with an overheated
engine can cause serious engine damage.
0 A steaming engine indicates a coolant
leak. Shut the engine off and wait until
the steaming stops. Look for a leak, but
don't touch the engine or radiator
system. Let everything cool off first.
0 If there's no obvious problem, leave the
engine on so the fan and coolant
circulating system can continue
working. Monitor the temperature
gauge. The needle may drop to the
normal range after a brief stop with no
load on the engine.