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17.6
Changing the coolant
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
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Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other cooling system components if the engine or the
cooling system are at operating temperature.
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Allow the cooling system and the engine to cool down before you open the radiator, the radiator hoses
or other components of the cooling system.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
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Remove screws
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Loosen bleeder screw
Guideline
3 turns
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Tilt the vehicle slightly to the right.
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Pour in the coolant until it emerges without bubbles at the
bleeder screw, and then mount and tighten the bleeder screw
immediately.
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Coolant (
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Completely fill the radiator with coolant. Mount the radiator
cap.
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Rest the vehicle on the side stand.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
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Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and allow it to warm up.
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Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
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When the engine is cool, check the coolant level in the radiator
and, if necessary, add coolant.
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Remove cap
coolant level to the upper marking.
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Mount the cap of the compensating tank.
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Position the cover, mount and tighten screws
Guideline
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Remaining screws,
chassis
Finishing work
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Install the motor guard. (
3
and take off the cover.
4
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p. 121)
5
of the compensating tank and top up the
M5
p. 69)
COOLING SYSTEM 17
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3
and
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5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
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