Honda VFR800F 2014 Service Manual page 74

MAINTENANCE
RADIATOR COOLANT
Check
the coolant
level of the reserve tank
through the
right
side cover opening with
the engine running
at
normal operating temPerature.
The level should
be
between
the "UPPER"
[1] and
"LOWER'
[2]
level lines
with the
motorcycle
in
an
upright position on a level surface.
lf
the level is low,
fill as follows:
Remove the front seat (Page
2-3).
Remove
the reserve
tank cap [1] and
fill the
tank
to the
"UPPER" level line with
a 1:1 mixture of distilled water
and antifreeze.
RECOMMENDED
ANTIFREEZE:
Pro Honda HP
Coolant or
an
equivalent high
quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing
silicate-free
corrosion inhibitors
Check to see if
there are any coolant leaks
if
the coolant
Ievel decreases
very
raPidlY.
lf
the reserve
tank
becomes
completely empty, there
is
a possibility of air getting into the cooling system.
Be sure
to
remove
any air from the cooling
system
(page 8-5).
lnstall
the reserye tank cap.
lnstall the
front
seat
(Page
2-3).
COOLING SYSTEM
Check
the
radiator
air
passages
for
clogging
or
damage.
Siraighten bent
fins with a small,
flat blade screwdriver
and remove
insects, mud,
or
other obstructions with
compressed air
or
low water pressure.
Replace
ihe radiator
if the air flow is
restricted over
more
than 20% of the
radiating surface'
Remove
the
radiator grille (page 2-5).
Check
for any
coolant leakage
from the water
hoses
and
hose joints.
Check the water hoses
for cracks
or
deterioration and
rePlace
them if necessarY'
Check
that all
hose clamps are tight.
lnstall
the radiator
grille (page 2-5).
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