ok newb question, how do i? pics plz

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I'm sure there is a "correct" way to do it, but I just disconnected the lower radiator hose. :razz: Remove the cap also to allow it to drain.

That is how I did it more than once. Rumor is that there is some kind of drain plug somewhere, but removing hoses was easy enough that I never spent the time to look for it.

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Will
It's a squid thing. You wouldn't understand.

yea i heard there was a plug too....guess ill jsut do the those?

im too lazy to look, how much do i put in?

im going to do all water + waterwetter.

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Unless they changed it since my 2003, there's a drain on the lower left. Just in front of the shifter. It's a lot easier than pulling the hose.

Sean

According to the manual, the cooling system capacity is 2.5 liters (0.66 gal).

The manual instructions say to (1) remove the Drain Plug from the crankcase, (2) slacken the bleed screw on the water pump to help drainage, (3) remove the bottom hose from the water pump and allow the remaining coolant to drain, (4) close the bleed screw, and (5) fit the coolant drain plug to 13 Nm.

To refill (1) fit the bottom hose to the water pump and tighten the hose clip, (2) slowly add coolant through the top radiator filler until the system is full, (3) open the bleed screw on the water pump and allow any air to escape then close it, (4) start the engine and allow to idle for a short time, (5) stop the engine and top up the coolant, (6) fit the coolant pressure cap, and (7) check the expansion tank and top up if required.





[ This message was edited by: DaveC on 2006-04-06 21:03 ]

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DaveC, you are the man.

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Darn good post DaveC. Pics with how-to, we are indebted. Now what are other Rats opnion about the WetterWater stuff? I know are bikes run warm but does the stuff really work?

Waterwetter doesn't make one's engine appreciably cooler than it does with regular coolant (at least in my experience using it in various cars and one bike). Its main advantage is that once puked onto the track it is not greasy like coolant.

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