overheat fashion 250 cf moto By cowboygc (Read 3,044 times)

[cowboygc]

2006 cf moto fashion 250 - 7,000 miles on odo.

scooter usually runs at 3 bars on the temp gague.
lately, when going slow (under 35 mph) it will often run at 4 bars.
when i slow or stop it will go to 5 or 6 bars.
when speed increases it usually returns to 3 bars.
coolant level and oil level is good.
temp in cooloant reservoir is 72 degrees f.

any suggestions appreciated.
if referring to parts, please include picture or diagram reference so i can find it :-).

thanks

[bobf]

Thermostat partially closed, not operating properly? Maybe a flush and refill. Check hoses and thermostat while doing that.

Just my idea without hands on look at the system.
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[Bashan]

I have a CF Fashion and discovered you have to pull the plastic to get to the radiator cap:

I agree with Bobf, a flush and refill would be a good place to start. The cap may make it problematic to get the air out. Here's your drain plug. Use Prestone 50/50 and the appropriate amount of Wetter Water super coolant. If that doesn't get it it's thermostat time. Rich

[nulldevice]

Or perhaps the cooling fan isn't working properly. Dead motor, bad fan thermostat, wiring to and from not fully connected.

Do you hear the fan running when it gets hotter than normal?

[jct842]

Sounds to me it runs good when you have air going into the radiator. Fan?

[cookees]

May 5, 2012 3:34:45 GMT -6 Bashan said:

I have a CF Fashion and discovered you have to pull the plastic to get to the radiator cap:

I agree with Bobf, a flush and refill would be a good place to start. The cap may make it problematic to get the air out. Here's your drain plug. Use Prestone 50/50 and the appropriate amount of Wetter Water super coolant. If that doesn't get it it's thermostat time. Rich

Rich,
It's a whole lot easier to access the radiator cap by removing the dash