coolant reservoir
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- grabejud
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coolant reservoir
just so lately ive noticed that my bike dont have anymore coolant bottle reservoir, and currently have something attached to hose to prevent it from overflowing..is it ok not have one (coolant bottle)? or should i?
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kawasaki put it there for a reason mate obviously if its blocked off then you won't lose any but surely that'll pressurise the system more than it needs??
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mmmm wouldn't it be easier to get one off ebay? don't get me wrong i'm all for one off stuff and if you can make it yourself even better. got an alloy welder??
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I run my hybrid with a small plastic bottle cable tied on to the clock bracket, the overflow from the rad runs into this with the pipe going to the bottom of the bottle, then a breather come out the top and vents to fresh air..
works fine, race style innit lol
this has been done because there's nowhere to fit the standard catch tank with the bigger engine in.
best to get a stock one off ebay, or try barton motors in bath for one.
i definitely wouldn't run it with no catch tank and only half full though, you'll get innacurate readings on the temp gauge and could blow the notoriously weak head-gasket
works fine, race style innit lol
this has been done because there's nowhere to fit the standard catch tank with the bigger engine in.
best to get a stock one off ebay, or try barton motors in bath for one.
i definitely wouldn't run it with no catch tank and only half full though, you'll get innacurate readings on the temp gauge and could blow the notoriously weak head-gasket
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drain plugs
finally got hold of an zxrH manual. there are basically 3 drain plugs, one on the lower left portion of the engine, and two just below the cylinder heads..