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Q2
Inspection
1.
Check the radiator for stone damage.
2.
Check the radiator core, for damage to fins or
obstructions to air flow.
3.
Repair any damage and clear all obstructions.
CAUTION: To avoid overheating and
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consequent engine damage, replace the
radiator if the cores are blocked or if the fins are
badly deformed or broken.
Installation
1.
Position the radiator to the lower mounting
brackets and fully engage the dowels into the
lower brackets. Ensure the grommets do not
become detached from the lower brackets during
assembly.
2.
Align the radiator to the frame and fit the upper
mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm.
3.
Reconnect the cooling fan.
4.
Refit the oil cooler to the radiator.
5.
Reconnect the top, bottom and bypass hoses to
the radiator. Tighten the hose clips.
6.
Refit the crankcase drain plug and tighten to 13
Nm.
7.
Refill the cooling system as described earlier in
this section.
8.
Reconnect the battery positive (red) lead first.
9.
Start the motorcycle and allow the engine to idle
for a short period of time to allow any air to be
expelled from the system.
10. Stop the engine and top up the coolant level as
necessary.
11. Fit the coolant pressure cap.
12. Check the expansion tank level and top up
necessary.
13. Refit the fuel tank cover.
14. Refit the lower fairings and belly panel (where
previously removed).
15. Refit the seats.
THERMOSTAT
Removal
1.
Remove the fuel tank cover.
2.
Remove the seats.
3.
Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead first.
4.
Drain the cooling system as described earlier in
this section.
WARNING: Do not remove the coolant
pressure cap when the engine is hot.
When the engine is hot, the coolant inside the
radiator is hot and also under pressure. Contact
with the pressurised coolant will cause scalds and
skin dam
age.
5.
Detach all hoses connected to the thermostat
housing and disconnect the temperature sensor
wiring.
6.
Release the 2 screws securing the thermostat
housing to the airbox.
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1. Thermostat to airbox screws
7.
Separate the 2 halves of the thermostat housing
by releasing the 2 securing screws. Discard the
`O' ring.
if
WARNING: The thermostat is spring
loaded. Always wear eye hand and face
protection when disassembling the thermostat
housing as the spring loaded components could
cause injury to unprotected skin and eyes.
8.
Remove the thermostat from the housing.
10.9
COOLING SYSTEM 10
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