The high pressure inside the radiator hose can cause coolant to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly maintained.
Squeeze the hoses. A hose should not be hard and brittle, nor should it be soft or swollen.
Replace the hose if any fraying, cracks [B] or bulges [C] are noticed.
Torque - Water Hose Clamp Screws: 3.0 N·m (0.31 kgf·m, 27 in·lb)
Coolant Level Inspection
Engine Top EndInquiries to Rider
DFI Diagnosis Flow Chart
Each rider reacts to problems in different ways, so it is important to
confirm what kind of symptoms
the rider has encountered.
Try to find out exactly what problem occurred under exactly what
conditions by asking the rider;
knowing this information may h ...
Water Temperature Sensor Output Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the throttle body assy (see Throttle Body Assy
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector and
connect the measuring adapter [A] between these connectors
...
Torque and Locking Agent
The following tables list the tightening torque for the major fasteners
requiring use of a
non-permanent locking agent or silicone sealant etc.
Letters used in the “Remarks” column mean:
AL: Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening
torque.
G: Apply ...