I realize this is an old post. But, I finally had to change a Headlight bulb in my 2003 1st Gen.. The info was a HUGE help. I still had to remove the dash plastics.
The spring and boot where strictly by feel. It took 60 minutes
Turns out that the o'ring's used on the coolant cross over pipe where bad.
"ALWAYS replace these when doing a valve inspection".
The coolant and time had corroded the hex heads so bad they broke off.
So, time and a drill, then re-tapping the head fixed the problem. Along with new orings and...
Thanks for the Tip's! I will get 'Plumbers Lube', buddy is a plumber.
The compressed air is a good idea.
The second location I will also check out, the hose pipe assembly on the front of the engine
as well.
I did remove and clean the radiator tank and cap surfaces. pressured tested the cap...
I have the 3 orings for the coolant pipe on order from 'Glenn'@ FJR Goodies.com
I figured as long as the machine is torn down enough to inspect the orings on the coolant pipe,
may as well replace them.
Pressure testing '03 FJR's cooling system?
I checked my Yamaha Factory manual.
It shows how to pressure test the radiator cap. But, it say's nothing about testing the rest of the system?
I have not gone any farther.
The cap tested OK.
I started the bike up after it sitting all winter.
I...
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