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Maybe 5000 at the point the vid was made.

Because the water pump is fitted into the casing of the engine and the engine is full of oil. It’s only stopped via a rubber O ring.

Thx for your time

Possibly 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Oil filter is centrifugal in the clutch basket.

The coolant used is the recommended coolant from the Honda dealership.

@@TheMonty1994 Sure i got that from the video, and im sure it works fine. Its just isn't what the manual says it should use and the dealership dont read the small letters in the manual.

Wake up, it’s the empty container to put the old coolant into. Come on dude, wtf ! 😂😂 I’ve got five bikes, most of them classics, they use mineral oil.

@@TheMonty1994 Next time use Olive oil... puahahahha

@@Big1_ #clueless 🤦🏻‍♂️

Order from Honda dealer.

For some people, but not for me. Although the leak is less than before.

Yes, sometimes. Mine is better than it was, but still leaks slightly.

😂 You can lift the back of the bike with one finger !

@@TheMonty1994 I wish. I posted this question in another vlog: one guy said poke a stick, a belt , etc thru the spokes of the rear wheel, step on either side of the belt or stick,while bike on center stand, then lift the rear.

Early C50’s don’t have adjustable timing and do 75km/h as standard, so I’m confused by your comment.

I’m not sure where the leak was from, but I would guess it’s from the weep hole. It now leaks less than it did, but can still leave an oily mark on a rag if you have a wipe around near the filter. It’s not a big issue, if you use the bike as a daily commuter you may not even notice, as many don’t, but if you’re OCD like me and wash the bike after every few rides it’s a bit frustrating. Modern bikes just shouldn’t have this issue.

@@TheMonty1994 looks in show room condition. Like the tailtidy and exhaust you have fitted. The weep hole is doing it's intended job, telling you there is a issue with the seal. Not good to read that still weeping even after you carrier out the repairs.

You ok hun !? 😂

Bloody hell Jonathan, are you ok now? Thanks Monty, just acquired a C90 and now I know how to change the oil 😊

Just on main stand.

Someone else has mentioned doing it that way. I was concerned about air being caught in the system and then having to drain and refill anyway, but if others say it’s been done successfully, there’s no reason for me to doubt them. It would certainly make the process easier.

@@TheMonty1994 thank you sir and RS always

Some people have success changing water pump, some people don’t.

the pump itself has a ceramic seal inside that can only be replaced with the new pump assembled

Hi James, at which point of the video mate ?

@@TheMonty1994 no just asking as my bike is doing it i meant

Ahh, sorry mate, got ya. Works as overflow when fluid expands when engine is hot. If it’s a large amount it may have air in the system, especially if you’ve had coolant changed. Keep your eye on the coolant level sight and top up if necessary.

also have the same problem, when I start driving, antifreeze leaks through the hose near the footboard, give me some advice, how did you solve this problem?

Yeah same here on my CBR650R. Pretty shocking to know this isn't specific to the 650s....

I know people that have now swapped the water pump twice and the problem still remains. Mines better than it was and now only weeps slightly, so I’m going to live with it.

@@TheMonty1994 So do you just check the oil & top it up if needed then?

@@thekanuck2778 it’s such a small amount it makes no difference to the level. It’s more that it makes a mess under the bike.

Yes, it’s on a bike lift, but you can do the same on the floor on the stand.

Yes, it still leaks, but is now very minor, it doesn’t even form a drip. I was going to replace the water pump, but I now know of people that have changed the water pump twice and it still leaks, so I think I’m just going to live with it.

Other than adding a couple of drops of oil under the small screw in the eyelet, not really. If you want less of a pogo effect, you can upgrade with some CG125 shocks, or something aftermarket of a similar length. Personally I think the bouncy squeak is all part of the fun ! 😂

update on it- checked termostat, waterpump- was ok; than changed radiator cap- it ok for now, seems like problem solved

The oil still came out didn't it, it's called gravity. 😉

If you want it really low, the best thing is to use solid bar instead of the spring, so it’s a hard tail. Not very comfortable, but you can get a few mm of clearance without the worry of it rubbing.

Thanks for this video finally got the things apart 21mm spanner on mine.. do you know if dampers are ment to have any resistance? mine I can move up and down like a slide with no resistance

Not really much damping on them.

No chaffing to old o-ring, still leaks oil with new o-ring. This winter I’ll swap out the water pump.

Surely the coolant empties out when you remove the pump ?

@@TheMonty1994 Kept the drain bolt on and only unscrewed the bolts holding it into the engine case. Did the replacement while holding the water pump with hoses attached next to the bike. Hopefully I was able to describe what I did. Unfortunately I found the drop of oil there again after riding about 100 miles. :(. It's a significantly smaller drop, however. Not sure what the next step will be.

I’m changing the pump next.

@@TheMonty1994 Please keep us updated with a video or pinned comment! It would be much appreciated. It's such a shame Honda hasn't acknowledged this. I guess it's not common enough but it's certainly common enough for us to be able to find various amounts of people with the same issue.

​@@TheMonty1994 I changed the entire waterpump at 3500 miles, changed the O ring and still added the gasket maker. I'm at 5100 miles and no leaks. Fingers crossed the problem is solved.

I have to say…….the leak still remains, which is very disappointing. I’m going to leave it for this summer, but during winter maintenance I will change the pump, as I’m not happy having an oil leak on my otherwise perfect bike, no matter how minor the leak. Some people have had success with a new O ring, some not. Unfortunately for me, I’m in the latter group.

@@TheMonty1994 Hey. Im sorry to see that your bike is still leaking oil. I have a 2018 CBR650F and I have the same issue. The guys at Honda are going to try an O ring swap and see if it resolves the issue, if not it'll be a new water pump but after reading the owners manual it seems that Honda may cover it under manufacturer default but you'll need to go via your Honda dealer. Good luck fella!

@@TheMonty1994 Still experiencing the same problem on a 2022 MY CBR650R. Apparently it's a design flaw that's never been resolved. I've read stories of guys on their third water pump still experiencing the same issue. Oh well.

@@halcyon_studio yep, me too. Although I think it’s luck of the draw. Mine has all but stopped. I get a thin film of oil on the filter occasionally between washes, but it doesn’t form a drip any longer.