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Honda VFR 800 User Manual

Honda VFR 800
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Troubleshooting
Overheating (High coolant temperature/warning indicators are ON)
The engine is overheating when the
following occurs:
High coolant temperature indicator and
warning indicator come ON.
Acceleration becomes sluggish.
If this occurs, pull safely to the side of the
road and perform the following procedure.
Extended fast idling may cause the high
coolant temperature indicator and warning
indicator come ON.
NOTICE
Continuing to ride with an overheated engine can cause
serious damage to the engine.
1. Stop the engine using the ignition switch,
and then turn the ignition switch to the
ON position.
2. Check that the radiator fan is operating,
and then turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
If the fan is not operating:
Suspect a fault. Do not start the engine.
Transport your motorcycle to your dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Allow the engine to cool with the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
3. After the engine has cooled, inspect the
radiator hose and check if there is a leak.
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If there is a leak:
Do not start the engine. Transport your
motorcycle to your dealer.
4. Check the coolant level in the reserve
tank, and add coolant as necessary.
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5. If 1-4 check normal, you may continue
riding, but closely monitor the
temperature gauge.
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Honda VFR 800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement782cc
Compression Ratio11.6:1
Transmission6-speed
Bore x Stroke72mm x 48mm
Final DriveChain
Front Suspension43 mm telescopic fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front BrakesDual 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 256 mm disc with 2-piston caliper
Front Tire120/70ZR-17
Rear Tire180/55ZR-17

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