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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Bet & Win 250 => Topic started by: Togger on April 22, 2019, 09:11:46 PM

Title: Trying to Refill Coolant on B&W 250
Post by: Togger on April 22, 2019, 09:11:46 PM

What's the best way to refill the coolant container? I can't figure out the way to get the front cover off, or do I have to take the cover off the handlebar column as well? How much would a professional kymco dealer mechanic charge for this? TIA

Title: Re: Trying to Refill Coolant on B&W 250
Post by: dan v. on April 23, 2019, 10:55:24 AM

There are two screws on each side of the upper legshield, just below the handlebars.  The front cover, or the "grill" if you will will then come loose.  Push down on the upper side, on the black plastic and it will come loose, and then slightly push in on the sides of the painted part.  It will come off, but can be stubborn.

The overflow container is right there, and also remove the radiator cap when cool and make sure the coolant is up to the neck.  Make sure the cap is re-installed correctly, otherwise you will have a mess.  A story for another time.

Title: Re: Trying to Refill Coolant on B&W 250
Post by: CROSSBOLT on April 23, 2019, 01:19:05 PM

I just KNEW there was someone on here that had specific experience with this model! I also knew it was not me! Har, har!

Title: Re: Trying to Refill Coolant on B&W 250
Post by: Togger on April 27, 2019, 01:44:20 PM

What is the best coolant mixture and type for this scooter. I live in Michigan, and the manual might be for a warmer climate. TIA

Title: Re: Trying to Refill Coolant on B&W 250
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on April 29, 2019, 11:47:32 AM

Quote from: Togger on April 27, 2019, 01:44:20 PM

What is the best coolant mixture and type for this scooter. I live in Michigan, and the manual might be for a warmer climate. TIA

Same as you use in your car, probably.
Give your local motorcycle/scooter shop a call.
Ask for service desk.
Stig

Title: Re: Trying to Refill Coolant on B&W 250
Post by: dan v. on April 29, 2019, 12:04:59 PM

Your auto parts store will have "premix" in a jug.  That will do.  You may want to think about draining the old and replacing with all new fluid.  It doesn't take much.