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1.
The Redshift relies on coolant to keep motor and
controller temperatures in check and gear oil to
lubricate the primary drive gears.
2.
It isn’t necessary to check these levels daily, but if a
leak IS discovered or the level is low chronically, the
problem must be diagnosed. It is normal for a small
amount of coolant to overflow from the system in hot
conditions under heavy load. The overflow tube
empties out on the left hand side, near the top of the
battery. At first witness, this residual coolant can be
alarming, but it is normal. The coolant level doesn’t
have to be topped off immediately once this is seen.
Once the bike cools, add coolant as necessary. The
bike’s systems are engineered to limit power if the
bike overheats, so until a drop in power or response is
COOLANT AND GEAR OIL
noticed, it is fine to keep riding. If a drop in power or
response occurs, it is safe to get back to your home or
transportation in this mode.
3.
Inspect gear oil level through the sight glass on the
right side of the bike; the oil level should be visible in
the sight glass. If it is not visible, add oil until it is
showing in the site glass. (
Fig.5
)
4.
In order to check the coolant level, the bolt must be
removed and the cover in front of the charge port
pulled off, then the fill plug must be unscrewed. The
coolant level should be visible in the filler hole. It is
very easy to over-torque this plug. If over-torqued the
o-ring will get displaced or torn. The torque setting is
1.5 nm. (
Fig.7
)
Fig. 7
Fig. 5
Fig. 8
Fig. 6
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