2-26 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
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Remove:
Left Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
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Place a container under the drain bolt [A] of the water
pump cover.
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Remove:
Right Fuel Tank Cover (see Fuel Tank Cover Removal
in the Frame chapter)
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Drain the coolant from the radiator and reserve tank by
removing the drain bolt and radiator cap [A].
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Remove the radiator cap in two steps. First turn the cap
counterclockwise to the first stop. Then push and turn it further in the same
direction and remove the cap.
If necessary, remove the radiator overflow hose [A] to
drain the coolant from the reserve tank completely. Tighten the drain
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bolt with new gasket.
Torque - Coolant Drain Bolt: 11 N·m (1.1 kgf·m, 97 in·lb)
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When filling the coolant, choose a suitable mixture ratio by referring to the
coolant manufacturer's directions.
Soft or distilled water must be used with the an- tifreeze in the cooling
system.
If hard water is used in the system, it causes scales accumulation in
the water passages, and consider- ably reduces the efficiency of the
cooling system.
Water and Coolant Mixture Ratio (Recommended)
Soft Water
Coolant
Freezing Point:
Total Amount:
NOTICE
50%
50%
– 35°C (–31°F)
2.6 L (2.7 US qt)