Radiator/Cooling Fan - Honda V30 Magna VF500C Manual

COOLING SYSTEM
INSPECTION
I nspect thermostat visually for damage.
Suspend the thermostat in heated water to check its
operation.
NOTE:
If the thermostat or thermometer touches the
pan, you'll get a false reading.
Replace thermostat if valve stays open at room
temperature, or if it responds at temperatures other
than those specified.
Technical Data
Start to open 80°
to 84°C
(176°
to 183°F)
8 mm minumum (0.31 in)
Valve lift
when heated to
95°
C
(203°
F)
for five minutes.
INSTALLATION
I nstall the thermostat into the housing.
f nstall the thermostat housing cover with a new
a-ring.
Connect the temperature sensor sire connector.
I nstall the fuel tank, frame side covers and seat.
Fill the cooling system (page 6-2).
RADIATOR/COOLING FAN
REMOVAL
Drain the coolant (page 6-3).
Remove the seat and fuel tank attaching bolts and
prop it up with the fuel tank stay.
Remove the frame left and right covers.
Remove the left radiator cover.
6-6
~HONDA
~
V30 MAGNA
THERMOMETER
a-RING THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE SENSOR WIRE
COVER
LEFT COVER
Date of Issue: July, 1984
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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.