How to disable the kick stand stop/kill switch (Downtown 300i/350i)

[EvilTessmacher]

In the DT300i you can simply reach behind the headlight assembly and pop off the round rubber cover. The bulb can then be taken out by twisting it anticlockwise.

I hope they're close, as this will be most excellent!

I'm going to have to get up off of old rusty and go outside to look now.

Thank you!!

[kneeslider]

Mouse,

One more question...... Where is the top up inlet for coolant?

Here is a photo of the coolant pump. Notice the 3 outer bolts holding the pump to the engine block. The centre bolt (silver) is the coolant drain bolt. Simply remove this bolt to drain all the coolant (except the reservoir).

[mousejunks]

The radiator/coolant fill cap is located behind the windshield. You can remove the windshield and the front access panel to get to the cap.

[kneeslider]

The radiator/coolant fill cap is located behind the windshield. You can remove the windshield and the front access panel to get to the cap.

Ah. Thanks Mouse.

Def be a project for the weekend.

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[ophelia]

If it's simply coolant top-up you're after, then the coolant recovery bottle should be under a plastic panel with a Phillips screw under the rubber flap by the left footrest.

[kneeslider]

I'm going to attempt a flush.

If it's simply coolant top-up you're after, then the coolant recovery bottle should be under a plastic panel with a Phillips screw under the rubber flap by the left footrest.

[mousejunks]

A coolant flush is pretty straightforward:

1) Open the radiator cap
2) Open the coolant drain bolt and drain
3) Empty the plastic coolant reservoir
4) Put everything back and fill with deionized water
5) Run for a few minutes and cool down
6) Empty again and fill with 50% coolant
7) Run the engine with the radiator cap off and sqeeze the hoses to burp trapped air
Done

[kneeslider]

Thanks Mouse, can you remember how many liters of water I will need?  I will have to get to the shop to buy some distilled water.

A coolant flush is pretty straightforward:

1) Open the radiator cap
2) Open the coolant drain bolt and drain
3) Empty the plastic coolant reservoir
4) Put everything back and fill with deionized water
5) Run for a few minutes and cool down
6) Empty again and fill with 50% coolant
7) Run the engine with the radiator cap off and sqeeze the hoses to burp trapped air
Done

[mousejunks]

The total coolant capacity is 1.7 litres.

    Radiator: 766 cc
    Hose: 169 cc
    Reserve Tank: 590 cc
    Total capacity: 1719 cc

[kneeslider]

Thanks.

[mousejunks]

Just some more updated pics for to disable the kick/side stand

[CROSSBOLT]

Ain't that neat?

[mrbios]

I don't understand dealers and mechanics that don't get me what I paid for in the line-item mandatory pre-purchase inspection. It's usually some non-trivial amount of money too.

$400+ for "dealer Prep"....

[stuo]

If you leave the side stand down and are able to start the engine then you can do some serious damage to yourself by taking off, then turning left: you will be pole vaulted by the side stand, possibly off the bike. I had an early Gold Wing that caused me to change my undies after that happened to me due to forgetting to put the side stand up.

[Stig / Major Tom]

If you leave the side stand down and are able to start the engine then you can do some serious damage to yourself by taking off, then turning left: you will be pole vaulted by the side stand, possibly off the bike. I had an early Gold Wing that caused me to change my undies after that happened to me due to forgetting to put the side stand up.

Fun-ones are the owner's manuals that state that you have a side-stand lock out....when you actually do not!
One day you might discover this, on your LIKE200i.
Stig