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Posted on Apr 08, 2009

Overheat i can not trace if the problem is radiator or water pump, how can i identify what is the problem of my bike? can you give me an idea thanks

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First is your coolant full and do your fans come on? if your thermostat is stuck it can over heat. run the motor and place your hand on the radiator it should get warm and if it dose there should not be any cold spots, if they don't get warm it could be the T stat.if your water pump was out it would over heat very quickly and there is no reson that your water pump should not work unless you removed that side cover. also if you ride the bike and all things are ok at 40 mph it should be fine even if your fans don't work.

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