Radiator fluid?

[Chadatious]

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

[masterofinsanity]

see here viewtopic.php?f=55&t=6709&p=52850#p52850

[Chadatious]

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.

Thanx
Chad

[cargo]

HO HUM

You can read, downlaod and save the ZXR400 manuals here



http://www.zxrworld.co.uk/zxr400/manual.html

[Chadatious]

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

[Chadatious]

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?

[cargo]

Coolant comes in a varity of colours
Blue
Red
Pink
Sort of floresant redish pink...............

[RedexRobB]

I think the reccomended colour should be green.