MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 69
9.87Draining coolant x
Warning
Danger of scalding The coolant gets very hot when the motorcycle is driven and is under high pressure.
– Do not open the radiator, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the engine and
cooling system to cool down. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolants are poisonous and a health hazard.
– Avoid contact between coolants and skin, eyes and clothing. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and
contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolants out of the reach of children.
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– Stand the vehicle upright.
– Place a suitable container under the water pump cover.
– Remove screw . Remove the radiator cap .
– Completely drain the coolant.
– Mount and tight screw with a new seal ring.
Guideline
Screw, water pump cover M6x25 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
9.88Refilling coolant x
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolants are poisonous and a health hazard.
– Avoid contact between coolants and skin, eyes and clothing. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and
contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolants out of the reach of children.
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– Make sure that the screw is tightened.
– Stand the vehicle upright.
– Pour coolant in up to measurement above the radiator fins.
Guideline
10 mm (0.39 in)
Coolant 0.95 l (1 qt.) Coolant ( p. 97)
Coolant (mixed ready to use) ( p. 97)
– Refit the radiator cap.
– Make a short test ride.
– Check the coolant level. ( p. 68)
9.89Glass fiber yarn filling of main silencer
The main silencer is filled with glass fiber yarn.
Over a period, the fibers of the insulating material vanish into the air, and the silencer "burns out".
Not only is the noise level higher, the performance characteristic changes.
9.90Removing main silencer
Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
– Allow the exhaust system to cool down. Do not touch hot components.