Coolant Level

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hammo
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Coolant Level

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Checked out my coolant level on my 2018 RTLE today what a job to see it !!!! does anyone else have the same problem ? can you put some type of dye in it to make it more visible !!!!
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Sprintgull
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I use a torch!  As you say it is not easy to see.
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Use torch as well shine from underneath.
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Agreed, as BoB21 said above! Yes, it is a PITA to see ordinarily!
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Re: Coolant Level

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Just checked yesterday.  I can't see the level even with a flashlight.  Shaking the bike doesn't help.  Spent 15 minutes taking the fairing off  (slowly so I don't break the stupid tab) and 5 seconds to check the coolant level.  It was at the max line. 
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You would think there would be some colour from whatever antifreeze it uses.
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Sprintgull
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Re: Coolant Level

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.... or a level sensor!
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