How does coolant work on a motorcycle engine?
Coolant check: Liquid cooled motorcycles come with a radiator setup which circulates the coolant inside the engine to cool the engine effectively. Proper coolant capacity and a perfect mix of the coolant with distilled water makes way for efficient cooling.
Is the Honda CBR XX overheating in the summer?
I have got a 1999 blackbird that has a problem with overheating. The bike runs fine with not problems, but if I drive it on a hot summer day the temp shoots up to about the red line, not at it but just before it.
Why do you need a radiator fan on a motorcycle?
Keeping the fins of the radiator clean is a very important part to aid for better cooling. Radiator fans are used to cool down the coolant in the radiator when the motorcycle is stand still and the coolant temperature exceeds. Improper functioning of the fan leads to consequences.
Why is the head gasket on my Honda CBR XX Hot?
If bubbles apear your head gasket is dead. If your temperature gauge is showing high temp, then radiator should also be hot when you touch it. If not, then coolant isnt circulating properly. That can be due to malfunction of themostat or water pump.
What makes up the coolant in a radiator?
The Coolant is a mixture of antifreeze and water needs to be poured into the radiator in a prescribed volume. Basically the coolant or antifreeze is made up of chemical additives having certain unique properties-
I have got a 1999 blackbird that has a problem with overheating. The bike runs fine with not problems, but if I drive it on a hot summer day the temp shoots up to about the red line, not at it but just before it.
What kind of coolant is used in a motorcycle engine?
Bright green colored coolant from the earlier days of it, this type of coolant was in trend between 1920-90. It is still in use in many countries and it contains Phosphates and Silicates as anti corrosive inhibitors. With the help of these additives the IAT based coolants help to protect engine and its radiator from corrosion.
What to do if your motorcycle runs out of coolant?
If you run out of coolant and the engine starts overheating, as a support system you can top up the coolant reservoir with water but make sure to refill the new coolant asap.