Coolant System - Check For Fluid Leaks
Warning - General - Stabilise Motorcycle - including DO NOT support on non integral parts
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Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.Do not support the motorcycle on any ancillary component, the exhaust system or any other non structural parts of the motorcycle frame.A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.Failure to follow the advice above could result in serious injury or death.
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Do not remove the expansion tank or coolant pressure cap when the engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the coolant inside the cooling system will be hot and may also be under pressure. Contact with hot coolant will cause scalds and skin damage.
Caution - Cooling - Coolant Level Inspection (overheating)
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If the coolant level is found to be low, or if coolant has to be added regularly, inspect the cooling system for coolant leaks. If necessary, pressure test the system to locate the source of the leak and rectify as necessary. Loss of coolant may cause the engine to overheat and suffer severe damage.
All cooling system components must be free from fluid leaks.
Check the visible areas of the radiator heat exchanger/oil cooler (if fitted) for fluid leaks.
Visually inspect the coolant hoses for fluid leaks.
A leaking or damaged cooling system component must be replaced.