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September 1st, 2012, 11:07 AM
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Ghost Rider
Name: Eric
Location: Westchester, NY
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 84
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Coolant and filling
I'm in the middle of doing the 600 mile maintenance inspection (as per a DIY on here), and I noticed that my coolant container on the right side of the bike is at the "L" line. I called up a shop to double check what kind of coolant I need, and they told me any coolant that is rated for an aluminum radiator is sufficient. However, the person I spoke to also said that this container is an overflow container and that I shouldn't be adding to it? Can anyone verify this information for me, as I'm following both the DIY and the info from the manual, and both say this container should be at the "F"?
Also, the person I spoke to said not to add to the existing coolant, so I'd have to flush out what is in there before adding more in? |
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September 1st, 2012, 11:15 AM
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Frak It
Name: Sean
Location: SWFL
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199
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While level, fill to to the full line with any 50/50 premix antifreeze.
Then ride into the sunset. |
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September 1st, 2012, 11:15 AM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Unfortunately, the person you talked to doesn't know the first thing about cooling systems.
Follow the manual.
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September 1st, 2012, 11:25 AM
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Ghost Rider
Name: Eric
Location: Westchester, NY
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 84
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September 1st, 2012, 11:30 AM
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Humble Observer
Name: Truong
Location: Augusta, Maine
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612
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Ahh, the joys of my "obsolete" single. I top up the coolant and do an oil change simultaneously.
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Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing? |
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September 1st, 2012, 12:03 PM
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Ghost Rider
Name: Eric
Location: Westchester, NY
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 84
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Alright, one last thing, drain and fill? Or just top off?
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September 1st, 2012, 12:04 PM
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Humble Observer
Name: Truong
Location: Augusta, Maine
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612
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top it up
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September 1st, 2012, 01:36 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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September 1st, 2012, 01:36 PM
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Ghost Rider
Name: Eric
Location: Westchester, NY
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 84
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 Thank you! Finished up the 600 mile service a little while ago, simple enough and just about everything was in order!
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