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deanoet
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PostPosted: 15:17 - 31 Jan 2009    Post subject: Hornet 600 overheating: Reply with quote
Checked the coolant levels, they are fine

I am thinking it is maybe an air lock in the system? But how can i dislodge it?
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Bikeless
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PostPosted: 15:31 - 31 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Check you expansion tank bottle and make sure the rad is filled to the top.Next i would check the thermostat and water pump also your fan switch.
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deanoet
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PostPosted: 15:44 - 31 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
the fan isnt cutting in

How do i check waterpump and thermostat?
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deanoet
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PostPosted: 16:36 - 31 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Check radiator hose is attached properly before posting that your bike is over heating...

Radiator is now full...
Levels are normal

I`ll get my coat.

Good example of checking the obvious first Embarassed



Fan wasnt cutting in though, so will look into that... Smile
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Bikeless
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PostPosted: 17:09 - 31 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fan switch on rad,mine is sometimes a little late kicking in when i'm in traffic on very hot days.I just wired a manual switch to it aswell so i can whack it on myself.
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deanoet
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PostPosted: 18:06 - 31 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
it says in the haynes that if the radiator fan doesnt kick in check the coolant levels

The fan itself is connected to a white plug (i assume heat sensor) on the radiator. So if there is no water in it, it wont trigger and switch it on. Smile

Will see how it goes. Smile
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PostPosted: 18:19 - 31 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Are there any bits of gravel stuck in the fan. On the hornet it's not unheard off for gravel and stones to get stuck in the fan preventing it from coming on. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 20:49 - 31 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
You could check the fan by shorting the connectors in the switch plug.

But yeah, air locks and the like will make it come on late or not at all.
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