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: Coolant question


habs74
03-03-2010, 02:55 AM
Guys, when cleaning/flushing the radiator, is it okay to leave the system empty of coolant? I am waiting on a new radiator cap, and the bike is sitting until I get it. I am wondering if it will hurt the engine to let the cooling system to dry out for a few days before refilling it.

itsmygame
03-03-2010, 10:04 PM
What!!! this is the winter season. Nothing is going to dry out now. But it is oK. I would flush when you get the cap and then refill w/ coolant. Some loose debris will come out.

habs74
03-03-2010, 10:34 PM
Thanks. I'm in Oz so its nice and warm here :)

itsmygame
03-04-2010, 08:21 PM
Whats Oz?

habs74
03-12-2010, 04:38 AM
Australia :)

itsmygame
03-12-2010, 06:07 PM
Oh you mean aussie, thanks for clarification.

gedas429
03-13-2010, 09:59 AM
yea ull be fine nothing will happen