Where's the coolant level guage?

dandolfn · 12-09-2009, 08:04 PM

I have an '08 Nomad. The owner's manual on page 113 shows the guage located on what looks like the frame, but I couldn't find it anywhere on the bike.

I finally checked the reservoir under the right side cover and my level was OK, but I'd still like to know where the guage is.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Yellow Jacket · 12-09-2009, 08:38 PM

The so-called "coolant level gauge" is actually just the rear-most part of the "reserve tank." It's the part of the tank which projects to the rear about one inch. This portion can be seen without removing the right side cover. It's not exactly easy to see but if you look between the side cover and the rear crash bars you can see it.

dandolfn · 12-09-2009, 08:48 PM

OK, thanks.

I'll try again!

Yellow Jacket · 12-09-2009, 08:50 PM

I find that it's easier to just take off the side cover. One screw and you can see the level very easy.

dogdoc · 12-14-2009, 11:28 AM

+1

**coacha** · 12-14-2009, 01:35 PM

It is very easy to do. I became quite good at the side cover removal when my radiator had a leak. Only burned my fingers once, lol.

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Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Where's the coolant level guage? The so-called "coolant level gauge" is actually just the rear-most part of the "reserve tank." It's the part of the tank which projects to the rear about one inch. This portion can be seen without removing the right side cover. It's not exactly easy to see but if you look between the side cover and the rear crash bars you can see it. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	Where's the coolant level guage? OK, thanks. I'll try again! __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Where's the coolant level guage? I find that it's easier to just take off the side cover. One screw and you can see the level very easy. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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12-14-2009, 01:35 PM	#6
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Where's the coolant level guage? It is very easy to do. I became quite good at the side cover removal when my radiator had a leak. Only burned my fingers once, lol. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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