Removing/replacing expansion tank? - SV650.org

27-05-13, 04:10 PM

I am looking to change the expansion tank as the previous owner sprayed it black and I cannot see the coolant level (without taking the tank and seat off!).

I am a newbie to bike maintenance. It looks reasonably straightforward if a bit fiddly to access. Could anyone advise on the best way or any pitfalls?

There were some great instructions on bolty.net but the site has been down for days now which is a shame as it seemed good to me.

Many thanks.

27-05-13, 05:39 PM

Why not use some sort of solvent or alcohol to try and remove a ortion of the paint to see the level?

Sid Squid · 27-05-13, 08:46 PM

What bike do you have?

27-05-13, 09:06 PM

Good point! SV650s K7 naked.

27-05-13, 04:10 PM	#1
BarnesSVrider Guest Posts: n/a	Removing/replacing expansion tank? I am looking to change the expansion tank as the previous owner sprayed it black and I cannot see the coolant level (without taking the tank and seat off!). I am a newbie to bike maintenance. It looks reasonably straightforward if a bit fiddly to access. Could anyone advise on the best way or any pitfalls? There were some great instructions on bolty.net but the site has been down for days now which is a shame as it seemed good to me. Many thanks.

27-05-13, 05:39 PM	#2
stuR Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Expansion Tank Why not use some sort of solvent or alcohol to try and remove a ortion of the paint to see the level?

27-05-13, 08:46 PM	#3
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Expansion Tank What bike do you have? __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

27-05-13, 09:06 PM	#4
BarnesSVrider Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Removing/replacing expansion tank? Good point! SV650s K7 naked.

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