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Cooling System
Cooling System
Checking the Coolant Level
1. With the engine cold, position the motorcycle
on a level surface.
2. Remove the front, side and lower fairing [See
pg. 15].
3. Check coolant level of the radiator.
Remove radiator cap
A
.
Coolant should be visible at the bottom of the
radiator ll tting—35mm (1.38”) below the
upper edge of ller neck
B
.
4. Reinstall the radiator cap.
Draining the Coolant
1. With the engine cold, position the motorcycle
on a level surface.
2. If still in place, remove the front, side and lower
fairing [See pg. 15].
3. Place a suitable container under the engine.
Remove the drain screw
C
.
4. Remove the radiator cap.
5. Completely drain the coolant.
6. Insert and tighten the drain screw
C
with a
new seal ring – 6 Nm (4.4 ft-lb).
7. Install the radiator cap.
Filling/Bleeding the Cooling System
1. With the engine cold, remove
the
radiator cap
A
.
2. Tilt the vehicle slightly to the right.
3. Completely ll the radiator with coolant. Run
the engine until the coolant is no longer visible
from the ller neck. Stop the engine and ll in
coolant up to the limit again.
4. Repeat Step 3 for two to three times until the
coolant level reaches the lower edge of the
ller neck.
5. Start and run the engine to operating
temperature. Turn off the engine.
6. When the engine is cool, check the coolant
level in the compensating tank (located behind
the dashboard) and the radiator. Add coolant if
necessary.
A
B
C
Radiator Fluid Level
Coolant Drain Plug
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