need help finding something

paulb · 09-02-2007, 12:31 PM

Hi ive been looking for the coolant reservoir in my 1998 gsxr 750, i looked under the tank behind fairings in the front fairing under tail. Its a stupid question but can somebody help me out

OFFICER737 · 09-02-2007, 12:34 PM

Not sure bro....mine is attached right beside the radiator, not sure where it is on your model though.

paulb · 09-02-2007, 01:03 PM

i feel so stupid ive disasembled bikes before and i cant find a simple thing like that. Its a track bike so maybe he hid it well

OFFICER737 · 09-02-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by paulb

i feel so stupid ive disasembled bikes before and i cant find a simple thing like that. Its a track bike so maybe he hid it well

hmmm....if was a track bike, he may have removed it bro! Check the lines coming off the rad. and if you can't find it or if something has been capped off than I would say they removed it.

Grashopr · 09-02-2007, 01:11 PM

Service Manual:

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Veefer97 · 09-02-2007, 01:17 PM

Follow the hose that is just below the radiator cap

paulb · 09-02-2007, 01:32 PM

thanks guys ya thats why im all confused i followed that line and it seems to be going to the motor under the tank. So if theres no reservoir how am i going change the water to coolant for winter? i only unplug the lowest hose and let it drain then put coolant in the radiator cap till water is done pouring threw the hose?

Grashopr · 09-02-2007, 03:15 PM

Personally, I would pull the lower radiator hose on the motor and the radiator, pull the radiator cap (to relieve vacuum) and let it drain, then blow air with an air hose into the radiator cap to help blow some leftovers or vacuum locked pockets of water out. Put the hoses back on, and follow the shop manual on refilling it with whatever you want in it.

paulb · 09-02-2007, 03:41 PM

thanks

OFFICER737 · 09-03-2007, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Grashopr

Personally, I would pull the lower radiator hose on the motor and the radiator, pull the radiator cap (to relieve vacuum) and let it drain, then blow air with an air hose into the radiator cap to help blow some leftovers or vacuum locked pockets of water out. Put the hoses back on, and follow the shop manual on refilling it with whatever you want in it.

+1!!

Paul, it sounds like they removed the resevoir bro. I know that some racers have done that to avoid issues with it getting busted in a wreck and pouring the liquid onto the track. Follow Grashopr's instruction, he hit it on the head.

paulb · 09-03-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by OFFICER737

+1!!

Paul, it sounds like they removed the resevoir bro. I know that some racers have done that to avoid issues with it getting busted in a wreck and pouring the liquid onto the track. Follow Grashopr's instruction, he hit it on the head.

thanks guys, i beleive the lower hose is on the left side on my bike. What would happen if i drained the water then theres a bit left and i put coolant in it? Will it still screw up my engine?