Hey all when i had the bike apart to sort the air leak out, i noticed that the radiator fluid was orange, like a rusty coulour, it is suppose to be like this? or has some tit put water in it so its gone rusty? Also if i need to drain it wheres the best place to do it?
Thanx
Chad
Radiator fluid?
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Re: Radiator fluid?
Don't forget people there is more to the zxr400 than this forum... check out www.zxrworld.co.uk also.
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Re: Radiator fluid?
ok thenx that is exactly the problem, so what collant do i use? as im used to 2 stroke having just standard stuff but what do i put in the zxr? as im abit tight for cash for a manual at the moment.
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Chad
Thanx
Chad
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Re: Radiator fluid?
HO HUM
You can read, downlaod and save the ZXR400 manuals here
http://www.zxrworld.co.uk/zxr400/manual.html
You can read, downlaod and save the ZXR400 manuals here
http://www.zxrworld.co.uk/zxr400/manual.html
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Re: Radiator fluid?
Oh ok i feel abit dumb now lol, and thanx, im abit new to these engine as for the last 5 years ive been on 2stroke motocross bikes lol
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Re: Radiator fluid?
Ok the manual doesnt work on my laptop so ill try in college tomorrow. But i just want to make sure, is the colour of fluid just from it being wrong? or would tthere be a problem with the engine?
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Re: Radiator fluid?
Coolant comes in a varity of colours
Blue
Red
Pink
Sort of floresant redish pink...............
Blue
Red
Pink
Sort of floresant redish pink...............
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Re: Radiator fluid?
I think the reccomended colour should be green.