Removing The Radiator; Checking The Radiator; Installing The Radiator - Yamaha FJR1300A(D) Service Manual

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REMOVING THE RADIATOR

1. Pull the top of electrical components tray "1"
slightly outward as shown in the illustration
and then remove the radiator bolt "2".
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CHECKING THE RADIATOR

1. Check:
• Radiator fins
Obstruction → Clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radia-
tor.
Damage → Repair or replace.
TIP
Straighten any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Check:
• Radiator hoses
Cracks/damage → Replace.
3. Measure:
• Radiator cap opening pressure
Below the specified pressure → Replace the
radiator cap.
Radiator cap opening pressure
93.3–122.7 kPa (0.93–1.23
kgf/cm², 13.5–17.8 psi)
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a. Install the radiator cap tester "1" and radiator
cap tester adapter "2" to the radiator cap "3".
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b. Apply the specified pressure for ten seconds
and make sure there is no drop in pressure.
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4. Check:
• Radiator fans
Damage → Replace.
Malfunction → Check and repair.
Refer to "COOLING SYSTEM" on page 8-29.
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INSTALLING THE RADIATOR

1. Fill:
• Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended coolant)
Refer to "CHANGING THE COOLANT" on
page 3-27.
2. Check:
• Cooling system
Leaks → Repair or replace any faulty part.
3. Measure:
• Radiator cap opening pressure
Below the specified pressure → Replace the
radiator cap.
Refer to "CHECKING THE RADIATOR" on
page 6-3.
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RADIATOR
Radiator cap tester
90890-01325
Mityvac cooling system tester kit
YU-24460-A
Radiator cap tester adapter
90890-01352
Pressure tester adapter
YU-33984
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