MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 63
8.76Checking the coolant level
Warning
Danger of scalding The coolant gets very hot when the motorcycle is driven and is under high pressure.
– Do not open the radiator, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the engine and
cooling system to cool down. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolants are poisonous and a health hazard.
– Avoid contact between coolants and skin, eyes and clothing. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and
contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolants out of the reach of children.
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Conditions
Engine is cold.
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
– Check the coolant level in the compensating tank .
The compensating tank must be half full.
» If the level of the cooling liquid does not meet specifications:
– Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
Coolant ( P. 96)
Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) ( P. 96)
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– Remove the radiator cap. Check the coolant level in the radiator.
The radiator must be completely full.
» If the level of the cooling liquid does not meet specifications:
– Correct the coolant level and determine the cause of the loss in coolant.
Alternative 1
Coolant ( P. 96)
Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) ( P. 96)
– Refit the radiator cap.
8.77Checking coolant level and antifreeze
Warning
Danger of scalding The coolant gets very hot when the motorcycle is driven and is under high pressure.
– Do not open the radiator, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the engine and
cooling system to cool down. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolants are poisonous and a health hazard.
– Avoid contact between coolants and skin, eyes and clothing. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and
contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolants out of the reach of children.
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Conditions
Engine is cold.
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
– Remove the compensating tank cap and the radiator cap.
– Check antifreeze of coolant.
-25… -45 °C (-13… -49 °F)
» If the antifreeze of the cooling liquid does not meet specifications:
– Correct antifreeze of coolant.
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