Overheating

[Ellinger]

I have a 1000R; have had an overheat issue for quite some time now. It’s Been to the dealership twice now with no luck. It’s not the obvious: radiator plugged, radiator cap holding pressure, no leak, fan IS wired correctly. I’ve had 2 trips cut short already because of it. Anyone have any idea what may be going on? I don’t believe the coolant is circulating at all, it will Overheat within 10 mins just cruising down the road. I’m hearin basically to run it until it blows and claim the warranty, not so easy to do with such an expensive machine. Has anyone else had this problem?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Admin]

 

[Hondasxs]

Welcome to the club.

Info that has helped the Pioneer 1000's.

Cold.
Check coolant is full.
Overfill the overflow to upper mark.
Leaving the radiator cap on.
Let it get hot but not overheating
Keep it running and Winch it up a tree as far as you are comfortable with while running. 45 degrees or better for a few moments.
Let it down.
Let it cool down.
** Do not open radiator cap until lukewarm or colder.
Check coolant levels.

If either went down that's a good sign as long as it didnt leak out.
Let us know.

There hasn't been many reports of Talons overheating like the 2018 Pioneer line.

Hope that helps.

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[Ellinger]

Welcome to the club.

Info that has helped the Pioneer 1000's.

Cold.
Check coolant is full.
Overfill the overflow to upper mark.
Leaving the radiator cap on.
Let it warm up and keep it running.
Winch it up a tree as far as you are comfortable with while running. 45 degrees or better.
Let it down.
Let it cool down. Do not open radiator cap until lukewarm or better.
Check coolant levels.

If either went down that's a good sign as long as it didnt leak out.
Let us know.

There hasn't been many reports of Talons overheating like the 2018 Pioneer line.

Hope that helps.

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Thanks for the reply.. I’ve already tried that after seeing it on another thread. Also tried other burping methods. The fan turns on as it should just doesn’t keep it cool. I thought maybe a thermostat or water pump but I’m no mechanic and this machine is obviously new to me.

 

[Hondasxs]

Have to be one or the other then.
Not much else would cause it.

Please keep us updated.

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[JimmyTalon]

It's either the thermostat or the water pump. Pulling the thermostat out will tell all. If your dealer can't do that, it's time for a new dealer and a call to Honda.

 

[Ellinger]

It's either the thermostat or the water pump. Pulling the thermostat out will tell all. If your dealer can't do that, it's time for a new dealer and a call to Honda.

Right on, thanks! Only concern now is after it’s finally fixed, it’s overheated several times now and I’m worried about issues down the rd. I have extended warranty and hope Honda takes care of me the right way, as they always have.

 

[Razorback]

Right on, thanks! Only concern now is after it’s finally fixed, it’s overheated several times now and I’m worried about issues down the rd. I have extended warranty and hope Honda takes care of me the right way, as they always have.

Have your shop mechanic call Mike @ Rainbow Honda in Rogers, Arkansas. Had the same problem with mine. They called the regional shop manager for Honda ( I think that was his title). Found out it was a problem with some of the early P1K's. There was supposed to be a stop on the production line until assembly team was properly trained on the new process. But yours might have been built before that.

 

[HondaTech]

This is a first for me, all of ours have been flawless so far.

 

[Ellinger]

Have your shop mechanic call Mike @ Rainbow Honda in Rogers, Arkansas. Had the same problem with mine. They called the regional shop manager for Honda ( I think that was his title). Found out it was a problem with some of the early P1K's. There was supposed to be a stop on the production line until assembly team was properly trained on the new process. But yours might have been built before that.

Sounds good, I guess there may be 2 of us with an issue. I believe mine is 56 or 57 off the line so would make sense. I appreciate the help.

 

[Ellinger]

This is a first for me, all of ours have been flawless so far.

Yea unfortunate for sure, I love the machine other than obviously issue above. My buddy has an x that has Been on every ride with me and has had zero problems with anything. Guess I’m just an unlucky one!

 

[Diegokid]

This may be an old thread but my 2020 overheated yesterday to the point we had to stop. Coolant was boiling inside the overflow jug. We were only 1/4 mile from home so I ran him picked up the truck and trailer. My Talon has 7.5 hours on it, haven't even had it for two weeks. Went back to dealer their initial response was that hasn't,t happened and it may be 2 to 2 1/2 weeks before they can even look at it!

 

[Ellinger]

This may be an old thread but my 2020 overheated yesterday to the point we had to stop. Coolant was boiling inside the overflow jug. We were only 1/4 mile from home so I ran him picked up the truck and trailer. My Talon has 7.5 hours on it, haven't even had it for two weeks. Went back to dealer their initial response was that hasn't,t happened and it may be 2 to 2 1/2 weeks before they can even look at it!

Yea man I still really never got a straight answer about what exactly was wrong but after 3 trips to the dealership I haven’t had an issue since. Love the machine still, but I’m glad I have the extra 4 years of warranty after it got hot so many times. I was basically told at one point that if it overheats again to just run it til she blows lol.

1 thing to check is radiator cap to ensure it’s holding correct pressure to allow it to circulate; mine was not but after new one was put on I still had an issue. Anyhow good luck my friend and keep us posted.

 

[David_Outlaw64]

Yea man I still really never got a straight answer about what exactly was wrong but after 3 trips to the dealership I haven’t had an issue since. Love the machine still, but I’m glad I have the extra 4 years of warranty after it got hot so many times. I was basically told at one point that if it overheats again to just run it til she blows lol.

1 thing to check is radiator cap to ensure it’s holding correct pressure to allow it to circulate; mine was not but after new one was put on I still had an issue. Anyhow good luck my friend and keep us posted.
[/QUO. I just got 2021 Talon and it just it 3hrs only on the machine. Overheated and fan didn't turn on. Did you get yours fixed?

 

[LeslieFarmer]

Ok my Honda Talon over heated this evening after a short ride got home got out and open garage door and it started to blow antifreeze out turned it off glad it happened in drive way the cap is holding pressure fan is coming on but it doesn’t seam like water pump is transferring and water because I turned my heater on and it’s blowing cold and one else had and problems with water heater

 

[PaulF]

Ok my Honda Talon over heated this evening after a short ride got home got out and open garage door and it started to blow antifreeze out turned it off glad it happened in drive way the cap is holding pressure fan is coming on but it doesn’t seam like water pump is transferring and water because I turned my heater on and it’s blowing cold and one else had and problems with water heater

Was the heater recently installed?

 

[LeslieFarmer]

Was the heater recently installed?

July done good all winter

 

[LeslieFarmer]

July done good all winter

 

[LeslieFarmer]

Guess I take it to dealer

 

[LeslieFarmer]

Guess I take it to dealer

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

I'd check to make sure the Thermostat is opening. A quick check of the hose temps at the radiator after it warms up should tell you everything you need to know.