How hard is it to install a water pump? My pump went out on me and I need it fixed soon.

 

how do you know the pumps out?

 

The dealership told me thats what is wrong with it. How would I be able to check it myself?

 

First things first...

Water pump has like 4 bolts, 10mm I think. Those and some hose clamps are all that stand in your way. Pud.

Second, just for ****s and giggles, what were the symptoms of your bike?

 

For checking it just drain your coolant, pull it off and do a good visual inspection. It's not an expensive part, and given the nature of the part they do go badwith some regularity depending on how well the bike has been kept up...

Got a camera?

 

Well it has overheated b4. Last summer it started to overheat one day so I didnt ride it for a day or two and the problem went away. When I started her up last month I went inside to grab some rags to wipe her down I was gone for like 10mins and she was smoking and bubbling and the temp was at 260 when I shut it off. I've never really torn into my bikebut I want to start. So i'm not too sure on what to look for. Example coolant. I dont know what kind exactly to use. I bought some from autozone its prestone self mix. I'm also not exactly sure on how to flush out the rad and cooing system. I sound like a noob but i've been riding for 6 years. Any help would b greatly appreciated. O and it dont matter if i'm riding on the highway or sitting it still over heats. I know the fan hasnt always kicked on and I checked the fuses. They were fine. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Alright, well you could have a couple of issues, and if you're bike has gotten really hot quite a few times, you might just want to go ahead and do some preventative stuff, like water pump, thermostat, compression check and flush.

I'm gonna be pretty brief cause I'm gonna cover a lot, if there's something you don't get, just ask...

Remove your mid and lower fairings.

First - grab a coolant flush kit from WalMart, use that to drain all the coolant from the bike. Remove the lower radiator hose, and drain what you can. Drain the coolant resovior - basically you're empyting the bike.

Remove and replace your water pump.

Remove and replace your thermostat.

Reconnect all hoses and lines. The pre-mix you bought is fine (it's not the greates but will work until we solve the problem so you don't waste expensive coolant), fill the radiator from the radiator cap. Let it settle, fill it, let it settle, you know - typical radiator filling. I always let my bike idle without the radiator cap when I'm doing it, that way when it begins to cycle, it should burp out any air in the system.

At this point you can do a compression or pressure test. I think it's supposed to maintain like 6psi. for 3 minutes or something like that. It's all in the manual, which if you haven't you can download from the sticky at the top of this forum. I've personally never had to do it, but others have.

At that point you should have no problems with overheating. If you don't, ride it for a week, then put some Engine Ice or equivelant for good measure. Take care of that bike, keep it around.

Good luck!

 

I'm sorry, I meant to say, I let the bike idle after I have filled it completely, then I start the bike and keep it topped off as it cycles.

Sorry for the confusion! DON"T START YOUR BIKE WITHOUT COOLANT!

 

Thanx I will get to work ASAP.