WynnD
Tuned and Synch'ed
I'm having a very difficult time reading the overflow tank on my V100. Anyone got better approaches? I can see it, I can't tell what the level of coolant is.
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reading overflow tank - any trick to it?
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Make sure the bike is vertical and on a level surface, turn the wheel to the left and use a torch to illuminate the bottle, either from below or above.
I've got a center stand, but if you don't, straddle it and keep it straight. Get a buddy to help.Turn the handlebar slightly to the left and shine a flashlight low left or left to right (through the overflow tank). If you or your friend can't see the fluid ( and it's not dry), keep the flashlight on and give the bike a little giggle to get it sloshing around a bit. You can do the same while on the center stand.
Don’t be holding a “Torch” too close to any parts of the motorcycle ,use a flash light to check the level.
The confusion between British English and American English. What is that phrase, 2 countries separated by a common language!
MG_Rider
Tuned and Synch'ed
I rock the bike a bit to see the level move.
RFF
Tuned and Synch'ed
I had a similar issue when I first got my mandello. I found that if I put a 2x4 under the kickstand it put the bike close to upright. I then turned the handlebar to the left and used a bright flashlight to illuminate the coolant reservoir. It helps the shake the bike a bit to see the pink colored coolant move around. This is also the best way to add coolant with a think necked squeeze bottle. Good luck.
After reading this thread yesterday I checked mine. It was down a tickle. I used a turkey baster to bring it up to its proper level. I keep one handy for just this kind of thing. The last thing I used it for was to remove excess motor oil after the dealerships first and last service. I put some tubing on the end to reach the oil level.
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WynnD
Tuned and Synch'ed
OK, Thanks for all the help. It's readable, but it's not easy. A bright flashlight helps but also getting to the right angle. Can't really see the minimum marker, but the level is just a smidgen above the max level. Surely not enough to cause any problems.
Tiny LED torch held against plastic overflow.
Then I top up from min to max with 60 mil of water with a hint of blackcurrant juice to see level
Dave…. on the red and gold one
PS I’ve had coolant leak repaired but it’s back again
️you can smell it but can’t see it this time round 
Then I top up from min to max with 60 mil of water with a hint of blackcurrant juice to see level
Dave…. on the red and gold one
PS I’ve had coolant leak repaired but it’s back again
️you can smell it but can’t see it this time round