Thermostat

Thermostat Removal Drain the coolant.

Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairings Re­moval in the Frame chapter). Turn the handlebar to right side fully.

Remove the radiator filler mounting bolts [A]. Remove the thermostat housing mounting bolts [B], and pull the thermostat housing [C] to outside. Unscrew the thermostat housing bolts [D].

Pull out the thermostat [A].

Thermostat Installation

• Install the thermostat [A] into the thermostat housing so that the thermostat does not touch the water temperature switch [B] as shown.

• Be sure to install the O-ring on the thermostat housing cover. Fill the radiator with coolant.

Thermostat Inspection

• Remove the thermostat, and inspect the thermostat valve [A] at room temperature.

• If the valve is open, replace the valve with a new one.