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COOLANT
Coolant Recommendation
The
owner must properly
maintain
coolant to prevent
freezing,
overheating,
and corrosion. Use
only
high
quality
ethylene glycol
antifreeze
containing
corrosion protection
inhibitors
specifically
recommended
for use
in
aluminum
engines.
(SEE ANTIFREEZE CONTAINER
LABEL).
CAUTION
Use only low-mineral drinking
*
water
or distilled water as a part of the
antifreeze solution. Water
that
is high
in
mineral content or salt may be
to the
harmful
aluminum engine.
coolant
*
Using
with silicate inhibitors
cause premature wear
may
water
of
pump seals or blockage
of
radiator
passages.
Using
tap
water may
cause
engine damage.
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The factory provides
a
50/50 solution
antifreeze and distilled water
of
This coolant solution
the
motorcycle.
recommended for most operating temperatures
and provides good corrosion protection.
higher concentration of antifreeze
the cooling system performance and
recommended
only when
protection against
freezing is
concentration
of
less than 40/
antifreeze}
not
will
provide
corrosion
protection.
During
temperatures, check the
cooling
frequently and add
higher
concentrations
of
antifreeze
to a
(up
maximum
antifreeze)
required.
if
Inspection
in
this
The reserve tank
is
located behind the
is
side
of fairing.
Check the
level
coolant
A
the engine
while
(1)
decreases
operating temperature
with
.
is
If
in
an upright position.
additional
below the
LOWER level mark
needed.
A
the reserve tank cap
(4)
60 (40 %
mixture until
reaches the
it
proper
add
mark
Always
coolant
(2).
freezing
tank.
Do
not attempt to add coolant
system
the radiator cap.
removing
of
60 %
Reserve tank
(1)
(3)
level
(2) UPPER
mark
(4)
A
WARNING
left
Do
not remove
*
the
engine is hot. The coolant is under
the reserve tank
in
and could
at the
pressure
is
normal
Keep hands and clothing away
the motorcycle
*
level
the
coolant
cooling
fan,
is
remove
(3),
the reserve tank
and add coolant
If
loss
excessive, check
is
UPPER level
your Honda
dealer
to the
reserve
by
8)
level
mark
LOWER
Reserve tank cap
the
radiator
when
cap
scald
you.
from
the
it
starts
automatically.
as
is
coolant
empty, or
if
leaks and
see
for
for
repair.
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