Bike overheating in traffic - 2000 Honda F4

[Legion1440]

I changed the coolant (and as an unfortunate side effect, the water pump) a few weeks ago and it is still overheating, so I'm suspecting the thermostat is junk. Not terribly tech-savvy, so trying to figure out if it is worth trying on my own, or if I should just bring it into the shop. Anyone have any experience/tips?

[Pigman]

I changed the coolant (and as an unfortunate side effect, the water pump) a few weeks ago and it is still overheating, so I'm suspecting the thermostat is junk. Not terribly tech-savvy, so trying to figure out if it is worth trying on my own, or if I should just bring it into the shop. Anyone have any experience/tips?

I would try and burp it first and possibly check the level also....may just not be circulating due to an air pocket..

[Degsy]

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Lean bike all the way over almost on it's side, both ways, top up coolant tank b

[DuncanMoto]

My experience is once you overheat badly, the thermostat is junk.

[j4eric]

i second burping....happens too many times after changing coolant.

[Legion1440]

i second burping....happens too many times after changing coolant.

I burped it a few times after I changed the coolant, but I can definitely try it again. It was overheating before I changed the coolant, so I'm not sure if that is the issue, but it is worth a shot.

[butcher bergs]

I don't see any mention of your fans kicking in. Are those even working?

EDIT: Should kick in around the 230 range...somewhere in there

[Legion1440]

I don't see any mention of your fans kicking in. Are those even working?

EDIT: Should kick in around the 230 range...somewhere in there

Yup, fan does kick on. I haven't paid attention to what the temp is when it does, so I'll try to make note of that.

[j4eric]

you do see the ciruculation in the radiator at approx 180-190 degrees right?