Fan - Honda VFR800F 2014 Service Manual

COOLING SYSTEM
Do not
let the
thermostat
or
thermometer
[2]
touch the
pan
or
you
will
get
false
reading.
INSPECTION
Visually inspect the
thermostat
[1]
for
damage.
Replace
the thermostat
if
the valve stays open at
room
temperature.
Heat water with an electric heating element to operating
temperature
for 5 minutes.
NOTE:
.
Wear
insulated gloves and adequate eye protection.
.
Keep flammable materials
away
from the
electric
heating element.
Suspend
the
thermostat
in
heated
water
to
check
its
operation.
THERMOSTAT
BEGIN TO OPEN:
80.5
-
83.5"C
(177
-
182"F)
VALVE
LIFT:
8
mm (0.3
in) minimum at 95'C (203"F)
Replace
the thermostat
if it
responds at
temperatures
other than those speclfied.
RADIATOR/COOLING FAN
NOTE:
.
Take care not
to
damage
the
radiator
fins
while
servicing.
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Drain
the coolant (page 8-5).
UPPER
RADIATOR
Disconnect the following:
-
siphon hose
[1]
-
air bleed hose
[2]
-
water hoses
[3]
Remove the three
washer-bolts
[4].
Slide the radiator
[5]
to the right side
to remove it from
the mounting boss
[6].
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