honda cbr coolant sealing washer

YO-XX · 02-03-2010, 7:21 AM

Hi Birdies,

Here my workshop: changing the coolant-fluid.

Here we go...

-Unmount the fairings.

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-Lift the tank as shown to get a better view at the level of the coolant reservoir.

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-Here you see the cap of the radiator.

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-Unmount the cap and unmount the tube (arrow)

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-Empty the coolantreservoir.

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-Unmount the bolt. (arrow)

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-Empty.

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-Unmount the bolt and empty

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MOUNT THE TWO BOLTS AND THE TUBE!!!!!

-Fill the radiator up to the radiator filler neck.

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-Fill up the coolant reservoir...

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-To the UPPER level mark.(written on the side of the CR)

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After the job:

Start the engine and let it idle for a while without the radiatorcap to release airbubbles and add fluid if necessary.

Then close the radiator and coolant reservoir and start the engine again and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature.

Stop the engine and let it cool down completely!!!

Check the levels again. It is wise to check again after a First ride.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

Poundstretcher · 02-14-2010, 6:02 AM

martyg2020 · 02-15-2010, 1:44 AM

Very nice, the picks helped a lot.

mrcbr · 02-15-2010, 5:07 AM

Nice, Good work.

ascar · 02-15-2010, 7:48 AM

good write up
now im not highjacking the thread but where would you get braided hoses or braid covers for the coolant hose from

Toynut · 02-26-2010, 8:19 PM

Good write up.
To be thorough, I would strongly suggest you fill the system with distilled water,or another charge of fresh coolant and repeat the drain cycle once or twice. This will allow remaining sediment and contaminants to mix and drain with the traces of coolant that do not always drain completely in the first coolant flush. There is also a thin copper sealing washer on the drain bolt which may need to be replaced on occasion, so do yourself a favor and pick up a few extra next time you buy some oil drain sealing washers.
I believe this is the part: Ron Ayers Motorsports - Motorcycle, ATV, Jet Ski and Generators Parts and Accessories

CanadianBird · 03-11-2010, 9:23 AM

When is it necessary to replace coolant hoses even if you do not have a leak? Is there a regular maintenance of coolant hoses? I have 149,000 kms and still on the oem hoses since '02. Is there after market hoses, braided, that are superior to the oems? Cheers.

Toynut · 04-05-2010, 8:04 AM

You can upgrade to silicone versions from these guys:
Part Number SH-HD507

fairb · 04-06-2010, 4:46 PM

Nice write-up and that's what I've done twice in the last two days.

I've changed the coolant on my 05 FI bird. Manual states 3.2 litres for radiator and engine plus 1.1 litres for the reservoir. I only managed to drain ~ 2 litres from the engine + radiator? Puzzled?

jbike87 · 05-17-2010, 7:31 PM

This is great! I'm new to this forum because I've recently purchased a 87 Hurricane 1000 and I've noticed that it is running pretty hot. HOT to the touch on the sides (inner thighs get real hot) and the bike is HOT in traffic even after a short 30 minute ride. The temp-gauge needle goes up to 3/4 to 7/8, right under RED line when I go slow or stay at idle for very long. I do not know if the coolant had been changed or if it is very low or here is nothing in the reservoir etc..... Should this be the first thing to check when the bike gets hot so fast?? Do these engines normally run this hot??? I've had 2 Honda V-65's in the past and they always ran hot, especially at idle in traffic etc. Any suggestions???

TWEET · 05-21-2010, 4:25 PM

I had not seen this (I don't remember seeing it anyway) from Yo before jbike87 dug it from the grave.

As always from Yo a great "How to" so I have made it a sticky.

swazijmw · 05-27-2010, 10:06 AM

YO-XX Baie dankie...

Toynut, thanks to you too!

How often should the coolant be changed,and what coolant is recommended? Do both upper and lower fairing on both sides need to be removed?

99BLACKBIRD · 05-30-2010, 11:44 PM

so, in order to check my coolant level, i have to pull the tank off?

Uglystick · 05-31-2010, 3:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99BLACKBIRD

so, in order to check my coolant level, i have to pull the tank off?

No you an actually view the level of the coolant in the reserve tank from the side of the bike...

99BLACKBIRD · 06-01-2010, 9:34 PM

Well that is nice to know, now i just need to know how to do it, and get ahold of an owners manaul.

99BLACKBIRD · 06-10-2010, 4:53 PM

oKAY, I felt my bird was running hot, and since i ws on the road, i had the coolant changed. Cost me 123.00.

Now i changed the coolant last year, but i did put 16K miles on the bike in Texas.

I have to get comfortable taking the fairings off.

I need an owner manual.

TWEET · 06-14-2010, 12:43 PM

Download the one on this site!

beestoys · 07-25-2010, 3:44 PM

You can also use a 50/50 mix of distilled white vinegar and distilled water to flush the system. its doesn't react with the aluminum in the cases but will take out any scaling or oil residue.
The second benefit is that it is environment Friend and you don't have to worry about neutralizing it. So stuff a hose in the intake side of the system light the bike and run it till the water is clear. This way you don't have to worry about the flush effecting anything of mother natures.

testrider · 07-25-2010, 6:56 PM

Thanks for the pics. I didn't know there is another drain bolt above the one on the bottom. I have been just draining the one on the bottom.

02-14-2010, 6:02 AM	#2
Poundstretcher A Rainbird Warrior Join Date: Oct 15 2008 Location: Tasmania Posts: 4,667	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new)

02-15-2010, 1:44 AM	#3
martyg2020 Join Date: Sep 10 2009 Location: Cave Creek,AZ Posts: 66	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) Very nice, the picks helped a lot.

02-15-2010, 5:07 AM	#4
mrcbr Join Date: Sep 21 2007 Location: south australia Posts: 759	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) Nice, Good work.

02-15-2010, 7:48 AM	#5
ascar Ascar Join Date: Sep 28 2007 Location: scotland west coast Posts: 465	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) good write up now im not highjacking the thread but where would you get braided hoses or braid covers for the coolant hose from __________________ its not a minimoto blackbird - thats its real size

02-26-2010, 8:19 PM	#6
Toynut Join Date: Oct 23 2006 Location: West Bloomfield, Michigan Age: 52 Posts: 574	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) Good write up. To be thorough, I would strongly suggest you fill the system with distilled water,or another charge of fresh coolant and repeat the drain cycle once or twice. This will allow remaining sediment and contaminants to mix and drain with the traces of coolant that do not always drain completely in the first coolant flush. There is also a thin copper sealing washer on the drain bolt which may need to be replaced on occasion, so do yourself a favor and pick up a few extra next time you buy some oil drain sealing washers. I believe this is the part: Ron Ayers Motorsports - Motorcycle, ATV, Jet Ski and Generators Parts and Accessories __________________ Al ________________________________________ Momma always said "the best things in life are free"! OK,sure............. Then again, Momma never rode a motorcycle, either!

03-11-2010, 9:23 AM	#7
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 5,057	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) When is it necessary to replace coolant hoses even if you do not have a leak? Is there a regular maintenance of coolant hoses? I have 149,000 kms and still on the oem hoses since '02. Is there after market hoses, braided, that are superior to the oems? Cheers.

04-05-2010, 8:04 AM	#8
Toynut Join Date: Oct 23 2006 Location: West Bloomfield, Michigan Age: 52 Posts: 574	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) You can upgrade to silicone versions from these guys: Part Number SH-HD507 __________________ Al ________________________________________ Momma always said "the best things in life are free"! OK,sure............. Then again, Momma never rode a motorcycle, either!

04-06-2010, 4:46 PM	#9
fairb Join Date: Feb 17 2007 Location: Poole, UK Age: 55 Posts: 12	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) Nice write-up and that's what I've done twice in the last two days. I've changed the coolant on my 05 FI bird. Manual states 3.2 litres for radiator and engine plus 1.1 litres for the reservoir. I only managed to drain ~ 2 litres from the engine + radiator? Puzzled? __________________ Trev

05-17-2010, 7:31 PM	#10
jbike87 Join Date: May 17 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) This is great! I'm new to this forum because I've recently purchased a 87 Hurricane 1000 and I've noticed that it is running pretty hot. HOT to the touch on the sides (inner thighs get real hot) and the bike is HOT in traffic even after a short 30 minute ride. The temp-gauge needle goes up to 3/4 to 7/8, right under RED line when I go slow or stay at idle for very long. I do not know if the coolant had been changed or if it is very low or here is nothing in the reservoir etc..... Should this be the first thing to check when the bike gets hot so fast?? Do these engines normally run this hot??? I've had 2 Honda V-65's in the past and they always ran hot, especially at idle in traffic etc. Any suggestions???

05-21-2010, 4:25 PM	#11
TWEET Moderator Join Date: Oct 31 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 398	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) I had not seen this (I don't remember seeing it anyway) from Yo before jbike87 dug it from the grave. As always from Yo a great "How to" so I have made it a sticky. __________________ "Clear For Takeoff"

05-27-2010, 10:06 AM	#12
swazijmw Join Date: Jan 05 2007 Location: CT Posts: 328	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) YO-XX Baie dankie... Toynut, thanks to you too! How often should the coolant be changed,and what coolant is recommended? Do both upper and lower fairing on both sides need to be removed?

05-30-2010, 11:44 PM	#13
99BLACKBIRD Join Date: Apr 14 2009 Location: SAN ANGELO, TX Posts: 159	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) so, in order to check my coolant level, i have to pull the tank off?

06-01-2010, 9:34 PM	#15
99BLACKBIRD Join Date: Apr 14 2009 Location: SAN ANGELO, TX Posts: 159	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) Well that is nice to know, now i just need to know how to do it, and get ahold of an owners manaul.

06-10-2010, 4:53 PM	#16
99BLACKBIRD Join Date: Apr 14 2009 Location: SAN ANGELO, TX Posts: 159	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) oKAY, I felt my bird was running hot, and since i ws on the road, i had the coolant changed. Cost me 123.00. Now i changed the coolant last year, but i did put 16K miles on the bike in Texas. I have to get comfortable taking the fairings off. I need an owner manual.

06-14-2010, 12:43 PM	#17
TWEET Moderator Join Date: Oct 31 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 398	Re: [How-To]: Changing the coolant fluid. (new) Download the one on this site! __________________ "Clear For Takeoff"

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