03 636 Getting Hot??!! - Service, Repair, and Maintenance

NOTORIOUS1 · 08-29-2008, 11:32 AM

So I have had this bike since November. I bought it pretty ragged out, but it always ran strong. I never had a problem with it mechanically. I tore it down about a month ago and did the 05/06 swap on it and had it painted. I have it all back togther now and I can't keep it from overheating. The only thing I changed on the engine were the plugs, and a shorty pipe. My ignition switch shorted out so I replaced that too. Anyone have any ideas??

ToKwik · 08-29-2008, 03:04 PM

I'd probably start with the cooling system.
-Verify coolant is circulating through radiator and fan is coming on. Make sure t-stat is opening around 180 - 190 degrees. (I can't remember what temp the factory one opens at, but should be somewhere around that range)

Next I'd probably pull the plugs and check the gaps since you just replaced them. At the same time, I would follow with a compression test and make sure head gasket is intact.

Beyond that, need more information about what is exactly going on with the bike. When and how is it overheating and what are the temperatures during these conditions. Stock fan switch doesn't even turn on until around the 220F range.

JSkillz23 · 08-29-2008, 03:10 PM

Does your fan come on at all? I had to replace my whole fan wiring due to blowing fuses alot. Then i hot wired it the "right" way.

jbstunts · 08-29-2008, 03:15 PM

hey douchebag, why have u not tried to call me on this

NOTORIOUS1 · 08-30-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jb420

hey douchebag, why have u not tried to call me on this

I did..the thermostat was stuck open.

ToKwik · 08-30-2008, 10:29 PM

Thank you for posting what the end result was.

So many of these threads just end in nothingness with no knowledge of what the problem and solutions were.

Glad you got it figured out.

NOTORIOUS1 · 08-31-2008, 04:19 PM

Yeah me too. The only part that sucks is the kawi shop didn't have a thermostat in stock, so i made a redneck thermostat out of a coke can to get me through the weekend!!

08-29-2008, 11:32 AM	#1
NOTORIOUS1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Branson, Mo. Age: 24 Bike: 03 ZX-6r Gender: Male Posts: 59	03 636 Getting Hot??!! So I have had this bike since November. I bought it pretty ragged out, but it always ran strong. I never had a problem with it mechanically. I tore it down about a month ago and did the 05/06 swap on it and had it painted. I have it all back togther now and I can't keep it from overheating. The only thing I changed on the engine were the plugs, and a shorty pipe. My ignition switch shorted out so I replaced that too. Anyone have any ideas??

08-29-2008, 03:04 PM	#2
ToKwik Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Georgia Age: Bike: 748 Gender: Male Posts: 238	Re: 03 636 Getting Hot??!! I'd probably start with the cooling system. -Verify coolant is circulating through radiator and fan is coming on. Make sure t-stat is opening around 180 - 190 degrees. (I can't remember what temp the factory one opens at, but should be somewhere around that range) Next I'd probably pull the plugs and check the gaps since you just replaced them. At the same time, I would follow with a compression test and make sure head gasket is intact. Beyond that, need more information about what is exactly going on with the bike. When and how is it overheating and what are the temperatures during these conditions. Stock fan switch doesn't even turn on until around the 220F range.

08-29-2008, 03:10 PM	#3
JSkillz23 The 09 Takeover Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Prison City, Michigan, United States Age: Bike: 03-04 ZX 636 and 1979 Honda Express Moped Gender: Male Posts: 519	Re: 03 636 Getting Hot??!! Does your fan come on at all? I had to replace my whole fan wiring due to blowing fuses alot. Then i hot wired it the "right" way.

08-29-2008, 03:15 PM	#4
jbstunts Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: blackwell ok. Age: 28 Bike: , 06 6durty6 minty Gender: Male Posts: 1,634	Re: 03 636 Getting Hot??!! hey douchebag, why have u not tried to call me on this

08-30-2008, 10:29 PM	#6
ToKwik Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Georgia Age: Bike: 748 Gender: Male Posts: 238	Re: 03 636 Getting Hot??!! Thank you for posting what the end result was. So many of these threads just end in nothingness with no knowledge of what the problem and solutions were. Glad you got it figured out.

08-31-2008, 04:19 PM	#7
NOTORIOUS1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Branson, Mo. Age: 24 Bike: 03 ZX-6r Gender: Male Posts: 59	Re: 03 636 Getting Hot??!! Yeah me too. The only part that sucks is the kawi shop didn't have a thermostat in stock, so i made a redneck thermostat out of a coke can to get me through the weekend!!