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Re: Slight misfire - plugs? - Gnasher - 21-02-16
(20-02-16, 08:18 PM)aquilaalba link Wrote: Checked the connection, sprayed with WD40, checked again, still not working properly, level might be low though. Problem is that I've checked the expansion tank today and it is empty.
I'm a bit confused here you mention fuel gauge, now on to coolant in the same sentence?
(20-02-16, 08:18 PM)aquilaalba link Wrote: give it a good run whilst watching coolant level.
You can't ride while watching the coolant expansion tank is next to the top of the shock on the righthand side of the bike!
(20-02-16, 08:18 PM)aquilaalba link Wrote: It might be that there was air in the system and it is now properly filled with coolant (well, better than it was), will add coolant to the expansion tank and see if it settles or is leaking somewhere.
Yes it's possible the coolant level is often on or below the minimum mark as a rule. The cooling system on the Fazer is totally reliable if filled with the correct mix even with almost no maintenance. I my experience changing coolant is not necessary just test the gravity, if low add as required. I've never changed any coolant in any bike I've owned or worked on just test, even when doing major engine work collect and refill. The fact that coolant is not the usual bright green mix tells me the engine has had issue!
(20-02-16, 08:18 PM)aquilaalba link Wrote: Fazer as leak (well, empty expansion tank) was spotted day before the test.
The expansion tank level is normally quite low, check the pipe from the system filling cap which is under the tank.
Re: Slight misfire - plugs? - aquilaalba - 21-02-16
Right, to clarify a bit. Fuel level is low, hence the gauge might be not showing it right. Checked connections and these are fine. As for the coolant level - all pipes on the bike were mixed up, I've sorted them out - credit to you guys - and it seemed fine when I was riding around home and the level was checked daily, never dropped. Done few miles about a week ago and after that journey level dropped - no coolant is visible in expansion tank, yet, as it was previously messed up, it might be the case that after draining and refilling it, it had cleared air out of the system and sucked coolant out of expansion tank (level top up should cure that) or there is still a leak somewhere. Will need to investigate that, will have the bike back home tomorrow so can write more on that then. Main thing is I can take it for a proper ride and check the level during the trip in terms of getting off the bike, shining some light from behing the expansion tank to check the level. I am bit on the mad side, but would not attempt to check the level whilst riding...
