COOLING SYSTEM 12-3
ENGINE COOLANT
ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT
• Place the motorcycle on a block.
• Remove the radiator cap.
• Drain engine coolant by removing the drain plug 1 and dis-
connecting the radiator hose 2.
• Tighten the drain plug 1 and connect the radiator hose 2.
• Pour engine coolant.
Engine coolant capacity: 570 ml (1.2/1.0 US/Imp qt)
• Tighten the radiator cap firmly.
• Run the engine a few minutes and inspect the coolant level.
RADIATOR
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
• Inspect the radiator cap for function with a radiator cap pres-
sure gauge.
Radiator cap valve release pressure:
95 – 125 kPa (0.95 – 1.25 kgf/cm
2
, 13.5 – 17.8 psi)
NOTE:
Apply water to radiator cap seal before fitting the radiator cap to
the pressure gauge.
WARNING
You can be injured by scalding fluid or steam if you
open the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
Wait until engine cools.
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