1986 Interstate temperature runs in the normal range on the high side, not in the red. The fan comes on and stays on even though the indicator stays in the normal range. It used to runs in the lower portion of the indicator and the fan rarely came on. fluid is full and thermostat has been changed. I'm guessing the radiator is partially plugged.Is there a way I can flush this without removing it? Thank you
SOURCE: 2005 VTX1300R - red temperature light comes on?
The radiator cap is under the fuel tank. You will have to unbolt it an move it back for access. Top off the coolant while the engine is running. The expansion tank fill is behind the side cover.
SOURCE: my radio on my82 honda goldwing dont have sound
(Better1969) is correct. I just bought a 1983 Aspencade and there was no sound to my speakers. The gentleman I bought the bike from supplied new speakers but I quickly ruled that out. There are 3 fuse links behind the left turn signal in the fairing. 1 was a 1 amp, 1 was a 2 amp and the blown fuse was a 5 amp. I didn't have a 5 amp so I put a 2 amp in its place. So far the sound is still working but my FM radio reception is very poor.
SOURCE: I have an 86 Honda shadow 500 that runs near overheating
A lot of shadows run high on the gauge. I would be concerned if the fan never turned on when in the red /or if the fan ran constantly. You may just have a gauge that reads really high. I ride a Goldwing and totally ignore my gas gauge(it reads empty for half a tank)and my temp gauge many times does not come on at all. My fan does work, but it never kicks in, therefore i am not overheating. Both items are annoying but not worth fixing since they only back up other systems and are mostly there for looks. There are some antifreeze modifiers like "ICE" that are used in racing where antifreeze is not allowed. One of these may help lower a potentially high temperature. But may not be necessary.
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SOURCE: I have 1985 Honda 500
I have a friend that had similar problems with a CX500. He just left out the thermostat. It took longer to warm up on cold days but never made a noticeable difference in performance. All shadows tend to run on the hot side anyway. I would just leave out the thermostat. You can also purchase antifreeze modifiers like "ICE" to help your machine run cooler. Products like this are used in racing with water instead of antifreeze. But they also improve the cooling properties of antifreeze.
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