Engine coolant level check
- Keep the motorcycle upright.
- Check the engine coolant level by observing the full and lower lines on the engine coolant reserve tank.
- If the level is below the lower line, add engine coolant to the full line from the engine coolant reserve tank filler. To remove the filler cap, remove the right fuel tank side cover. (6-4)
А. Full line; В. Lower line
Engine coolant change
- Remove the right fuel tank side cover. (6-4)
- Remove the radiator cap (1).
- Drain engine coolant by removing the drain bolts А and В.
Warning: Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is hot, as you may be injured by escaping hot liquid or vapor. Engine coolant may be harmful if swallowed or if it comes in contact with skin or eyes. If engine coolant gets into the eyes or in contact with the skin, flush thoroughly with plenty of water. If swallowed, induce vomiting and call physician immediately!
- Flush the radiator with fresh water if necessary.
- Tighten the water drain bolts А and В to the specified torque.
Water drain bolt:
- А: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.5 lb·ft)
- В: 5.5 N·m (0.55 kgf·m, 4.0 lb·ft)
- Pour the specified engine coolant up to the radiator inlet.
- Bleed the air from the engine coolant circuit as following procedure.
Note: For engine coolant information, refer to page 5-2.
Air bleeding the engine coolant circuit
- Bleed air from the air bleeder bolt (1).
- Tighten the air bleeder bolt (1) to the specified torque.
Air bleeder bolt: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.5 lb·ft)
- Add engine coolant up to the radiator inlet.
- Support the motorcycle upright.
- Lightly tap the thermostat case (2) and slowly swing the motorcycle, right and left, to bleed the air trapped in the case (2).
- Add engine coolant up to the radiator inlet.
- Start up the engine and bleed air from the radiator inlet completely.
- Add engine coolant up to the radiator inlet.
- Repeat the above procedure until bleed no air from the radiator inlet.
- Close the radiator cap (3) securely.
- After warming up and cooling down the engine several times, add the engine coolant up to the full level of the reserve tank.
Caution: Repeat the above procedure several times and make sure that the radiator is filled with engine coolant up to the reserve tank full level.
Engine coolant capacity
- Reverse tank side: 250 ml (0.3/0.2 US/Imp qt)
- Engine side: 1950 ml (2.111.7 US/Imp qt)
Radiator hoses
Check to see the radiator hoses for crack, damage or engine coolant leakage.
If any defects are found, replace the radiator hoses with new ones.