Checking coolant level.... - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

deanwvu · 05-24-2006, 08:22 PM

Do you need to remove that panel on the left side to check the coolant level window?

Seems silly to me....

Should I check it hot or cold?

Thanks!

Kodatech · 05-24-2006, 08:27 PM

yeah remove the cover, the bolt in the middle on the right is phony...its 2 on the bottom and one at the top left.(as you are looking at the cover)...i think it says on the bottle where it should be when its hot or cold

jpwM50 · 05-24-2006, 08:36 PM

Owners manual is an amazing tool.

deanwvu · 05-24-2006, 08:40 PM

Thanks koda!

I also loved the completely pointless sarcastic post designed to degrade me, rather than help. But, some people get off on that I guess...

It just seems silly to me that the bike has 2 fluids.... and checking one of them is easy and in plain sight all the time. Oil I can check in 3 seconds, why would they hide the other one?

robertc729 · 05-24-2006, 08:42 PM

Welcome to the forum

golftee · 05-24-2006, 09:16 PM

check it while cold.....2 ways to check it, there is a cut out in the panel but it is a pain and can be done with a light and a mirror, 2nd is to remove the panel....

hammersfan · 05-24-2006, 10:15 PM

There is a window to check it through but I can never seem to find it, (too low and too dark )! I just take off the cover.

deanwvu · 05-24-2006, 11:10 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys!

And the great advice. I will check it tomorrow when light is more plentiful.

I assume you hold the bike level (like oil) when checking the coolant level?

Thanks!

BudTheGrey · 05-25-2006, 10:08 PM

I just had an adventure of sorts with coolant on my C50. The advice from the mechanic was to fill the tank to the lower mark when the engine is cold. After thorough warm up, it should approach the top mark. Add some to make it go to the top mark if you prefer.

05-24-2006, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
deanwvu Where Am I ? Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 M50 Blue Posts: 31	Checking coolant level.... Do you need to remove that panel on the left side to check the coolant level window? Seems silly to me.... Should I check it hot or cold? Thanks!

05-24-2006, 08:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	Owners manual is an amazing tool. __________________

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hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,233	There is a window to check it through but I can never seem to find it, (too low and too dark )! I just take off the cover. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

05-25-2006, 10:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
BudTheGrey Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C50 LE Location: Keeseville NY Posts: 486	I just had an adventure of sorts with coolant on my C50. The advice from the mechanic was to fill the tank to the lower mark when the engine is cold. After thorough warm up, it should approach the top mark. Add some to make it go to the top mark if you prefer. __________________ If you can't stand behind our folks in the military, feel free to stand in front of them

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05-24-2006, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kodatech Handlebar Consultant Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 616	yeah remove the cover, the bolt in the middle on the right is phony...its 2 on the bottom and one at the top left.(as you are looking at the cover)...i think it says on the bottle where it should be when its hot or cold

05-24-2006, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
deanwvu Where Am I ? Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 M50 Blue Posts: 31	Thanks koda! I also loved the completely pointless sarcastic post designed to degrade me, rather than help. But, some people get off on that I guess... It just seems silly to me that the bike has 2 fluids.... and checking one of them is easy and in plain sight all the time. Oil I can check in 3 seconds, why would they hide the other one?

05-24-2006, 08:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
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05-24-2006, 09:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
golftee Ditch Magnet Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Red M50 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 174	check it while cold.....2 ways to check it, there is a cut out in the panel but it is a pain and can be done with a light and a mirror, 2nd is to remove the panel....

05-24-2006, 11:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
deanwvu Where Am I ? Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 M50 Blue Posts: 31	Thanks for the welcome guys! And the great advice. I will check it tomorrow when light is more plentiful. I assume you hold the bike level (like oil) when checking the coolant level? Thanks!

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