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peter-reebok · 12-03-2006, 12:33 AM

Has anyone worked out the little window in the side panel for checking the coolant level?

I have been trying to see ANYTHING with a mechanics mirror, and today managed to find the angle to hold the mirror.

But I couldn't work out what I was supposed to be seeing!.

There is a line in the middle of the window, and I could sorta see a shadow which must be the coolant. But because of the mirror - which way is above the line, and which way is below the line?

I took the line that if I could see any coolant in this wndow - then it was ok.

Having it serviced on Wednesday - will ask the spannerman.

**Clint** · 12-03-2006, 07:40 AM

LOL. You guys.

Stand next to the bike and hold it up with one handlebar. Look at the windows with your eyeballs. Put away those danged mirrors.

If you must, outward is up.

ranger04 · 12-03-2006, 12:24 PM

Im curious, everybody keeps talking about a window for the coolant level but i cant find one on my '06 M50, i have to take the cover off the coolant resevoir to check mine-no big deal only 2 screws and about 5 minutes, but everybody keeps talking about a little window, can somebody let me in on the secret hiding spot for the little window-thanks

aussierider · 12-03-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger04

Im curious, everybody keeps talking about a window for the coolant level but i cant find one on my '06 M50, i have to take the cover off the coolant resevoir to check mine-no big deal only 2 screws and about 5 minutes, but everybody keeps talking about a little window, can somebody let me in on the secret hiding spot for the little window-thanks

Same here. Are we sure that we are not talking about the engine oil level window? That's the only window on my M50. Right side, down low.

peter-reebok · 12-03-2006, 05:37 PM

Left side - small cutout in cover
I can find the window - struggling to get enough light to see anything!

aussierider · 12-04-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by peter-reebok

Left side - small cutout in cover
I can find the window - struggling to get enough light to see anything!

Your are right mate. Never noticed that cutout before down there. Anyway it's useless, I removed the cover and took a proper look. At 4500 kms the coolant was spot on. One of the chrome bolts on the cover is a dud, just there for show.

ranger04 · 12-04-2006, 06:25 PM

i havnt looked but ill take your word for it and check next time im on it- it started snowing today and temps are about 10-20 degrees now, so the bike is hiding in the barn till a warm day, and will soon have a battery tender on her to keep her warm, should probably clean her to, she is a little dirty-thanks for the tip on the window

12-03-2006, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	coolant level Has anyone worked out the little window in the side panel for checking the coolant level? I have been trying to see ANYTHING with a mechanics mirror, and today managed to find the angle to hold the mirror. But I couldn't work out what I was supposed to be seeing!. There is a line in the middle of the window, and I could sorta see a shadow which must be the coolant. But because of the mirror - which way is above the line, and which way is below the line? I took the line that if I could see any coolant in this wndow - then it was ok. Having it serviced on Wednesday - will ask the spannerman.

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12-03-2006, 12:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
ranger04 Clutch Cadet Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50B Location: ohio Posts: 937	Im curious, everybody keeps talking about a window for the coolant level but i cant find one on my '06 M50, i have to take the cover off the coolant resevoir to check mine-no big deal only 2 screws and about 5 minutes, but everybody keeps talking about a little window, can somebody let me in on the secret hiding spot for the little window-thanks

12-03-2006, 05:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	Left side - small cutout in cover I can find the window - struggling to get enough light to see anything!

12-04-2006, 06:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
ranger04 Clutch Cadet Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50B Location: ohio Posts: 937	i havnt looked but ill take your word for it and check next time im on it- it started snowing today and temps are about 10-20 degrees now, so the bike is hiding in the barn till a warm day, and will soon have a battery tender on her to keep her warm, should probably clean her to, she is a little dirty-thanks for the tip on the window

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