Changing the coolant
- The coolant should be changed periodically to ensure long engine life.
- Wait for the engine to cool completely.
- Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the ground.
- Remove the radiator cap.
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Place a bowl under the water pump cover and remove all the liquid
in the radiator and engine by unscrewing the bolts
. Immediately wipe
or wash off any coolant that spills on the frame, engine, or wheels.
(A). Water pump cover.
WARNING
If coolant gets on the tyres this will make them slippery and could
result in an accident.
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NOTE
Check the level when the engine is cold.
(1). Coolant level.
(2). Filler opening.
If the coolant level is low, add the correct amount of coolant through
the filler opening.
Recommended liquid
Permanent type of antifreeze (distilled water and ethylene glycol)
with corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals for aluminium engines
and radiators).
NOTE
Initially a permanent type of antifreeze is installed in the cooling
system by the manufacturer. This is green in colour, containing
50 % ethylene glycol with a freezing point of –35°C.
Total quantity
Mix antifreeze and distilled water 1:1 (distilled water 50%, antifreeze
50%).
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