Thermostat Removal; Water Pipe Disassembly - Honda Gold Wing GL1200D Shop Manual

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GL1200D·GL1200A
THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPES
THERMOSTAT REMOVAL
Remove the radiator (page 6·4).
Remove the thermostat cover.
Remove the thermostat from the housing.
INSPECTION
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COOLING SYSTEM
Visually inspect the thermostat for damage.
Suspend the thermostat in hot water to check its
operation.
Do not let the thermostat or thermometer touch
the pan or false readings will result.
Technical Data:
Starts to open
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80" to 84"C (176" to 183"F)
Full open 93"
to
97°e {199"
to
20S"Fl
Valve 11ft
8 mm (0.31 in) minimum
NOTE:
Replace the thermostat if the valve stays
open at room temperature, or if
it responds
at temperatures other than those specified.
Valve lift must be checked by applying
heat for five minutes.
WATER PIPE DISASSEMBLY
Remove the radiator and carburetor.
Remove the water pipe joints from the cylinder
heads.
Remove the thermostat housing from the engine.
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