98kvf400 overheating

JCARS · 08-26-2008

i have a 1998 kvf 400a.I recently replaced piston rings, valve seals,head gasket and base gasket.Bike runs fine but ever since work was done i'm having problems with overheating.I can drive for 25-30 minutes before temp light comes on.any help would be appreciated.

86klf300guy · 08-26-2008

is the cooling fan comeing on? and also may have a stuck thermostat or water pump impeeler may be broken open radiator cap andsee if the coolant is flowing while cold and let it come up to temp when thermo is to open if not flowing then try a t stat first but you may also have a air pocket in the system that will cause this also.but if the cooling fan is not comein on then you may have a bad temp senser or relay or fan motor or water pump -corey-

JCARS · 08-28-2008

Thanks For The Help.it Was The Thermostat.by The Way.i'm A Mazda Mechanic.anything Anyone Needs To Know,don't Hesitate To Ask.thanks Again.

86klf300guy · 08-29-2008

well thats good to hear i myself am a tech chrysler and gm certified and a ase master it all sucks workin on em any more id rather fix bikes for a livin i like that better than cars any more lol
thats good it was an easy fix on your machine glad to hear it -corey-

08-26-2008	#1 (permalink)
JCARS Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	98kvf400 overheating i have a 1998 kvf 400a.I recently replaced piston rings, valve seals,head gasket and base gasket.Bike runs fine but ever since work was done i'm having problems with overheating.I can drive for 25-30 minutes before temp light comes on.any help would be appreciated.

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08-26-2008	#2 (permalink)
86klf300guy Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: some where in ohio Posts: 538	is the cooling fan comeing on? and also may have a stuck thermostat or water pump impeeler may be broken open radiator cap andsee if the coolant is flowing while cold and let it come up to temp when thermo is to open if not flowing then try a t stat first but you may also have a air pocket in the system that will cause this also.but if the cooling fan is not comein on then you may have a bad temp senser or relay or fan motor or water pump -corey-

08-28-2008	#3 (permalink)
JCARS Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	Thanks For The Help.it Was The Thermostat.by The Way.i'm A Mazda Mechanic.anything Anyone Needs To Know,don't Hesitate To Ask.thanks Again.

08-29-2008	#4 (permalink)
86klf300guy Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: some where in ohio Posts: 538	well thats good to hear i myself am a tech chrysler and gm certified and a ase master it all sucks workin on em any more id rather fix bikes for a livin i like that better than cars any more lol thats good it was an easy fix on your machine glad to hear it -corey-

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