2-18 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Cooling System
Radiator Cleaning
NOTICE
Clean the radiator screen and the radiator in ac-
cordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
In dusty areas, they should be cleaned more fre-
quently than the recommended interval.
After
riding through muddy terrain, the radiator screen
and the radiator should be cleaned immediately.
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Remove:
Front Cover (see Front Cover Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Radiator Screen Mounting Bolts [A]
Radiator Screen [B]
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Clean the radiator screen in a bath of tap water, and then
dry it with compressed air or by shaking it.
NOTICE
When cleaning the radiator with a steam cleaner, be
careful of the following to prevent radiator damage.
Keep the steam gun [A] away more than 0.5 m (1.6
ft) [B] from the radiator core.
Hold the steam gun perpendicular to the core sur-
face.
Run the steam gun following the core fin direction.
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Install the radiator screen.
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Tighten:
Torque - Radiator Screen Mounting Bolts: 8.8 N·m (0.90
kgf·m, 78 in·lb)
Radiator Hose and Connection Inspection
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The high pressure inside the radiator hose can cause
coolant to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not
properly maintained. Visually inspect the hoses for signs
of deterioration. Squeeze the hoses. A hose should not
be hard and brittle, nor should it be soft or swollen.
Replace the hose if any fraying, cracks [B] or bulges [C]
are noticed.
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Check that the hoses are securely connected and clamps
are tightened correctly.
Coolant Change
WARNING
Coolant can be extremely hot and cause severe
burns, is toxic and very slippery. Do not remove
the radiator cap or attempt to change the coolant
when the engine is hot; allow it cool completely.
Immediately wipe any spilled coolant from tires,
frame, engine or other painted parts. Do not ingest
coolant.