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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.

02-14-2010, 6:02 AM	#2
Poundstretcher A Rainbird Warrior Join Date: Oct 15 2008 Location: Tasmania Posts: 4,147	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: 42	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: 397	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: 344	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: 51 Posts: 570	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: BC Canada Posts: 4,433	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.

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