Coolant

[bouncer]

Has anyone checked there coolant or topped it up I can’t even make out if there’s any in there. Cheers

[neilb]

There was some in there when I had the panels off back in October! But, as you say, it's nigh on impossible to see normally. Since my motor is not overheating, I assume all is good. In fact, at times in this cold weather, the reading rarely goes above 70C

[bouncer]

Cheers for that Neilb when you did see it does it have any colour to it.  I’ve got big hands and I can’t even get the cap off.  Is the panel easy to get off

[Dave G]

The bottle is in the most awkward place. I find it easy to remove the top if you turn the bars fully over to the right.
I stick a long pencil in as a depth gauge to check the level while sitting on the bike to keep it up right and not on the side stand.
Another tip. Shine a torch up to the bottom of the bottle and you can see the level if you shake the bike 👍

[neilb]

Originally Posted by bouncer

Cheers for that Neilb when you did see it does it have any colour to it.  I’ve got big hands and I can’t even get the cap off.  Is the panel easy to get off

Honestly, I can't remember the colour. The panelling is not something I would remove just to check the level. If your engine is not overheating then don't worry about it.

[bouncer]

Thanks for info I’ll try it tomorrow 👍

[buzzardbilly]

The coolant is pink (ENI Agip - it doesn't seem all that easy to obtain) and yes difficult to get the top off  - I wrap an elastic band around it a couple of times to get some additional grip. Never had to top it up yet

[bouncer]

Thanks I can see what I thought was another colour in there so that might be it. I’ll try the elastic band trick tomorrow 👍

[Conman]

I shine a light under the expansion tank. Alternatively take the cap off and shine a light directly in so it lights up the inside.

[Mikey B]

Originally Posted by Dave G

The bottle is in the most awkward place. I find it easy to remove the top if you turn the bars fully over to the right.
I stick a long pencil in as a depth gauge to check the level while sitting on the bike to keep it up right and not on the side stand.
Another tip. Shine a torch up to the bottom of the bottle and you can see the level if you shake the bike 👍

Agree coolant is difficult to see and thought mine didn't have any. Used the torch method as advised by Dave G, plenty in there  (pink in colour)