What the best way to check my thermostat is still working, my fan does not come on full stop and not sure if i'm getting any coolant flow, so the whole system needs a good looking into.
Any advise?
Bike is a '06 ZX6R
Whats a new thermo worth?
Cheers
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Thermo check...
by zxsixr03 » Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:57 pm
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Re: Thermo check...
by Cwidova » Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:12 pm
take the thermostat out and get a cup of boiled water. put the thermostat on a piece on wire and put it in the water and see if it opens if it doesnt open then it stuffed
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Re: Thermo check...
by Jonno » Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:25 pm
1994 9R was $59 recently.
You would be really be steaming/boiling if you wernt getting coolant flow, thermo fans take a fair temp to get them going above thermo set temp. if you pull out the thermostat it may be wise to have a new gasket/oring at hand and is a good time to flush through the system and put new coolant mix back in
Best to get a temp probe and see if it opens at the temp number which should be stamped into the thermo body. Pot of boiling water and regulate the heat to open it and close it.
You would be really be steaming/boiling if you wernt getting coolant flow, thermo fans take a fair temp to get them going above thermo set temp. if you pull out the thermostat it may be wise to have a new gasket/oring at hand and is a good time to flush through the system and put new coolant mix back in
Best to get a temp probe and see if it opens at the temp number which should be stamped into the thermo body. Pot of boiling water and regulate the heat to open it and close it.
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Re: Thermo check...
by Cwidova » Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:31 pm
should open at 100-102 degees....
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Re: Thermo check...
by zxsixr03 » Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:43 pm
Well its either the fan or thermo as i get 110-115 with no fan...like last Sat at the Creek on track too...
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Re: Thermo check...
by Neilp » Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:04 pm
zxsixr03 wrote:Well its either the fan or thermo as i get 110-115 with no fan...like last Sat at the Creek on track too...
It may be the sensor is cactus not the thermostat, but worth checking them both.
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Re: Thermo check...
by zxsixr03 » Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:16 am
Anyone if the ZX10R radiator is larger than the 6R, getting most of the new parts from a wrecker but might just grab the whole cooling system from the 10R.
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Re: Thermo check...
by MadKaw » Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:28 pm
What size is the one on your 6.? I can measure the one on my 05 10 and Watties 06 10 if ya like.?
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ex bikes
05 ZX-10R Race Bike - No.77
95 ZXR750R M Race Bike - No. 75
98 ZX9R Race Bike - No. 000
zx6r, zx7r, GPX750, GPX500, lots of KX's.
I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol
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Re: Thermo check...
by zxsixr03 » Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:11 pm
I'll measure it up ASAP, cheers
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Re: Thermo check...
by MadKaw » Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:33 pm
The Kawi part nos are very similar, but just different enough to warrant checking.. 
06 zx6r - 39061-0042
05 zx10r - 39061-0041
06 zx10r - 39061-0060
Check the width and height and the ctrs of the mounting points to the top and I'll check it against whats in the garage.
The lower mounting is bendable alum rod so I wouldn't think too criticle..
06 zx6r - 39061-0042
05 zx10r - 39061-0041
06 zx10r - 39061-0060
Check the width and height and the ctrs of the mounting points to the top and I'll check it against whats in the garage.
The lower mounting is bendable alum rod so I wouldn't think too criticle..
Dave
2010 Z1000
ex bikes
05 ZX-10R Race Bike - No.77
95 ZXR750R M Race Bike - No. 75
98 ZX9R Race Bike - No. 000
zx6r, zx7r, GPX750, GPX500, lots of KX's.
I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol
2010 Z1000
ex bikes
05 ZX-10R Race Bike - No.77
95 ZXR750R M Race Bike - No. 75
98 ZX9R Race Bike - No. 000
zx6r, zx7r, GPX750, GPX500, lots of KX's.
I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol
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