COOLING SYSTEM
5 - 5
RS 125
5.3. RADIATOR
5.3.1. RADIATOR
Read
1.2.1 and 1.3.1 carefully.
TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
Radiator to frame mounting screw (3): 10 Nm (1.0 kgm).
REMOVAL
• Drain all coolant from the cooling circuit; see
5.2.1.
• Remove the right-hand side fairing; see
7.1.2.
• Release the hose clip nipple (1) and withdraw the hose
from the radiator.
• Release the hose clip nipple (2) and withdraw the hose
from the radiator.
• Release and remove the screw (3).
WARNING
Take care not to damage the radiator fins.
• Tilt the radiator slightly forward while lifting until the two
bottom mounting bosses are clear of their holes in the
radiator bracket.
• Remove the radiator.
WARNING
Block off the openings of the hoses to pre-
vent the ingress of dirt.
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Remove any build-up, dirt, etc. caught be-
tween the radiator fins blowing with com-
pressed air. Straighten any bent fins using a
small flat-blade screwdriver. Renew the hoses
if cracked or sheared. Before refitting the ra-
diator, wash it inside using clean water only.
NOTE Change the grommets mounted on the radiator
bracket if damaged.
• Locate the radiator to the bracket and secure it with the
screw (3).
• Connect the pipes to the radiator using two new clips.
• Fill the cooling circuit; see
5.2.1.