How to fix a motorcycle that overheats in slow traffic

This video describes how to diagnose a motorcycle that overheats when it idles in traffic. This specific problem is often a consequence of a problem in the cooling fan circuit for water cooled bikes and cars. The case study described was in a 1995 VN800A Kawasaki Vulcan. The video describes an approach to diagnosis that uses minimal tools, and stands a high chance of proving the diagnosis before buying replacement parts. Auto repair is inherently dangerous, both from the perspective of personal safety and risk to the vehicle itself. This amateur video is published for entertainment purposes, and is not guaranteed to be complete or accurate. It is published in good faith, for free, but with no guarantee. While researching a problem with your bike, always seek out at least two sources for critical information and bear in mind that any step into the home repair field carries risk. If you decide to accept the risk of DIY repair, any misadventure you encounter is on you.