Radiator fluid level?

[mikey_m]

Im just wondering how you can tell what the radiator fluid level is? And when am i suppose to fill it up? I have plenty of fluid in my expantion chamber. But im also getting boiling water after about 20-25 miles and the temp gage rises up half way at steady riding of 60-70mph.

Any suggestions?

Cheers, michael.

[stevezx7r]

You've already answered your own question

If the expansion tank has liquid in it when cold - and at the indicated correct level - then you have enough in the system.

The coolant will get very hot even during a very short ride - this is normal.

As long as the temp gauge doesn't go into the red without good reason - sat still for 30 mins with no fan running for instance - then all is well.

Hope that helps,

Steve.

EDIT - Just seen this - -

viewtopic.php?f=116&t=9736

[RedexRobB]

With the L model the radiator cap is underneath the fairing in-fill panel on the right hand side. Whip the cap off when cold and check, its normal for it to be a bit low as some will expand out through to the expansion bottle when it gets hot. The H model i believe it under the tank.

[cargo]

yet another elderly topic dug up WTF is going on

[stevezx7r]

I've just been going through the threads and seeing if any need an answer. I didn't look at the dates.