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Energica / Re: Coolant change info. needed
« on: March 24, 2022, 01:26:42 PM »
Always best to service your bike through your Energica certified dealer.
The dealer software tool allows technicians to activate the water pump of the bike. This helps flush micro air bubbles from the system.
The pump runs on 12v so it is possible for a end user to disconnect the pump from the bikes harness and supply this power externally.
If you decide to drain the coolant system it's best to place the bike on it's side stand. Remove the clamp securing the hose between the water pump and the radiator (this is the lowest point in the system). Then remove the cap from the reservoir to allow air to enter the system.
Once drained refit the hose and clamp it in place. Install a funnel in the top of the reservoir and begin filling the system. There are 2 bolts (one on the right side of the radiator and another on the inlet to the inverter) these are used to purge air from the system. Unbolt the radiator bolt and fill the system till fluid comes out, reinstall the bolt (with a new crush washer). Unscrew the 2nd bolt at the inverter and fill till fluid comes out, reinstall the bolt (with a new crush washer). Top up the reservoir and then turn the bike on, the pump will spin on startup. If you hear the pump make a lot of noise there is air trapped in the system. Running the pump for 1 min on 5 min off for a few cycles should allow the air to escape. Refill the reservoir once this process is complete.
The dealer software tool allows technicians to activate the water pump of the bike. This helps flush micro air bubbles from the system.
The pump runs on 12v so it is possible for a end user to disconnect the pump from the bikes harness and supply this power externally.
If you decide to drain the coolant system it's best to place the bike on it's side stand. Remove the clamp securing the hose between the water pump and the radiator (this is the lowest point in the system). Then remove the cap from the reservoir to allow air to enter the system.
Once drained refit the hose and clamp it in place. Install a funnel in the top of the reservoir and begin filling the system. There are 2 bolts (one on the right side of the radiator and another on the inlet to the inverter) these are used to purge air from the system. Unbolt the radiator bolt and fill the system till fluid comes out, reinstall the bolt (with a new crush washer). Unscrew the 2nd bolt at the inverter and fill till fluid comes out, reinstall the bolt (with a new crush washer). Top up the reservoir and then turn the bike on, the pump will spin on startup. If you hear the pump make a lot of noise there is air trapped in the system. Running the pump for 1 min on 5 min off for a few cycles should allow the air to escape. Refill the reservoir once this process is complete.