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Old 04-10-16, 19:29
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Originally Posted by nikroc View Post
Im going to change the coolant,which one is it?..car stuff ok?:
Any coolant that states it is Organic Acid Technology (OAT) and is borate and silicate free will do the job. The OE coolant (branded Yamalube) is Motul MotoCool factory Line and is readily available at reasonable prices.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motul-Motocool-Factory-Line-Motorcycle-Coolant-1-Litre-/112029490014?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

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I have no idea when the valves/tappets need checking or if they have been. So my questions are : when should they be checked and is the process the same as the ten?
Valve check is every 12,000 miles. The process of doing it and the gaps are the same for all XT models once you've got the tank, bodywork etc. out the way.