Yamaha FJR1300A(D) - Changing the Coolant; Checking the Cooling System

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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NOTICE
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• Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
tion of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check:
• Coolant level
TIP
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until it settles.
6. Install:
• Left side panel
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM
1. Remove:
• Side cowlings
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
• Exhaust pipe assembly
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-3.
2. Check:
• Radiator “1”
• Oil cooler outlet hose “2”
• Radiator inlet hose “3”
• Radiator outlet hose “4”
• Oil cooler inlet hose “5”
• Oil cooler “6”
• Water jacket joint “7”
• Water jacket joint inlet hose “8”
• Water pump outlet pipe “9”
• Water pump outlet hose “10”
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to “RADIATOR” on page 6-1, “OIL
COOLER” on page 6-4, “THERMOSTAT” on
page 6-6 and “WATER PUMP” on page 6-10.
3. Install:
• Exhaust pipe assembly
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-3.
• Side cowlings
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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CHANGING THE COOLANT
1. Remove:
• Side cowlings
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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3
2
1
4
2
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5
9
7
10
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