Coolant of cooling system and radiator hoses A year-round, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (known as Hybrid OAT or HOAT) coolant is installed in the cooling system when the motorcycle leaves the factory. It is coloured green, contains a 50% solution of ethylene glycol based antifreeze, and has...
Radiator and cooling fan inspection Radiator Caution! Using high pressure water, such as from a pressure-washer, can damage the radiator fins and impair the radiator's efficiency. Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through the radiator by installing unauthorised accessories in front...
Coolant level inspection Note: The coolant level should be checked when the engine is cold (at room or ambient temperature). 1. Position the motorcycle on level ground and in an upright position. The expansion tank can be viewed from the left hand side of the motorcycle,...
Coolant level adjustment Warning! Do not remove the expansion tank or radiator pressure cap when the engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the coolant inside the radiator will be hot and also under pressure. Contact with this hot, pressurised coolant will cause scalds and...
Coolant replacement — drainage Warning! Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling. An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle. Perform the...
Coolant replacement — filling 1. Reconnect the coolant hose to the front of the crankcase. Ensure the hose clip is positioned as noted for removal. 2. Slowly add coolant mixture to the system, through the filler opening in the radiator, until the system is full. Note: A hand...
Coolant pressure cap and coolant system testing Inspection Warning! Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling. An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle....
Coolant pressure cap test 1. Hand held pump; 2. Bayonet type connector; 3. Pressure cap test adaptor 44 mm - Adaptor B; 4. Pressure cap test adaptor 46 mm - Adaptor A; 5. Pressure cap test adaptor 44 mm - Adaptor C (Not Pictured) 1. Select pressure cap test adaptor C -...
Coolant system pressure test 1. Allow the engine temperature to cool for at least 30 minutes. 2. Check the condition of the radiator, hoses and seals of the coolant system visually for damage or leaks. 3. Remove the coolant pressure cap. 4. Select the bayonet type adaptor and...
Thermostat — removal Warning! Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling. An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle. Note: Prior to...
Thermostat — inspection 1. Inspect the thermostat at room temperature. If the valve is open, the thermostat must be replaced. 2. To check the valve opening temperature, suspend the thermostat in a container of water and raise the temperature of the water until the...
Thermostat — installation 1. Locate the thermostat into the cylinder head. Ensure the bleed valve is uppermost as shown below. 1. Thermostat; 2. Bleed valve 2. Fit a new O-ring to the thermostat elbow groove. 1. O-ring groove 3. Tighten the fixings to 9 Nm. 4. Reconnect the...
Radiator — removal Warning! Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling. An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle. Note: Prior to...
Radiator — installation 1. Align the radiator to the frame and lower mounting. 2. Position the rubber air deflector and its retaining plate to the upper mountings as noted for removal. 3. Fit the upper mounting fixings and tighten to 6 Nm. 4. Fit and tighten the lower...
Coolant expansion tank — removal Warning! Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling. An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle. Perform the...
Coolant expansion tank — installation 1. Connect the bypass and coolant overflow hoses to the coolant expansion tank and secure with the hose clips. 2. Fit the three shouldered washers to the coolant expansion tank, as noted for removal. 3. Position the coolant expansion tank and its...