Radiator Disassembly; Radiator Cap Inspection - Suzuki VZR1800 2007 Service Manual

RADIATOR DISASSEMBLY

• Remove the reservoir tank 1.
• Remove the coolong fan 2 and shield 3.
• Remove the radiator guard 4.

RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION

• Fit the cap 1 to the radiator cap tester 2.
• Build up pressure slowly by operating the tester. Make sure
that the pressure build-up stops at 93 – 123 kPa (0.93 – 1.23
kgf/cm , 13.2 – 17.5 psi) and that, with the tester held stand-
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still, the cap is capable of holding that pressure for at least 10
seconds.
• Replace the cap if it is found not to satisfy either of these two
requirements.
$ Radiator cap valve opening pressure
Standard: 93 – 123 kPa
(0.93 – 1.23 kgf/cm , 13.2 – 17.5 psi)
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COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 8-5