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 following operations:
Note: Prior to disassembly of the coolant hoses, note the orientation and position of the hose clips to help ensure that they are returned to the same positions and orientation on assembly. Use T3880207 - Hose Clip Pliers for their removal and installation.
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 damage.
1. Remove the coolant pressure cap on the radiator.
1. Radiator cap
2. Position a container to collect the displaced coolant.
3. Loosen the hose clip then release the coolant hose from the front of the crankcase and allow the coolant to drain.
1. Coolant hose; 2. Hose clip