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Old 08-25-2008, 2:25 AM   #1
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How to change the coolant fluid

Hi Birdies,

Here my workshop (with pixies) how to change the coolant fluid.

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Old 08-25-2008, 5:43 AM   #2
 
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Re: [How to] change the coolant fluid

Thanks Dude. I'll probably need to do this soon.
Very helpful to see the procedure and pics.
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You're the man, YO!
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Thanks i will be doing this very soon---its always nice to have some watching your back!!
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Re: How to change the coolant fluid

tight I have just printed off the manual for my 97 and now I can add this quick step by step, something I was planning to do soon enough, I had the process down but nice to just have a quick reference

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YO - very nice - thanks!
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Re: How to change the coolant fluid

Thanks for pics and the info.Just did my coolant this way and it worked a treat.The only extra thing i did was when the old coolant finished draining i ran a fresh water hose into the top of the radiator to flush out the system.Once the clear fresh water finished draining i put it all back together as described.If you mix old coolant and new coolant it can turn acidic,which is not good,so a fresh water flush is advised.
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Great pics! Thanks for taking the time to detail the procedure.
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Re: How to change the coolant fluid

has anybody ever heard of a product called engine ice? or used it...(engineice.com) it's suppose to keep the engine running cooler, supposedly of better heat shedding properties...
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has anybody ever heard of a product called engine ice? or used it...(engineice.com) it's suppose to keep the engine running cooler, supposedly of better heat shedding properties...
I just bought a bottle of Engine Ice today because a friend of mine who runs a shop in OC Ca says it is great stuff.
The coolant in my engine now looks like new but, is out of there tomorrow to be replaced by Engine Ice as part of my Bird's full service she is receiving from me now. I adjusted the valves today, not fun.
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Re: How to change the coolant fluid

Yep....good stuff..... been keeping my Bird cooler in the Texas heat.
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Re: How to change the coolant fluid

is engine ice better then water wetter? I cant get the site to open, all i see is a bunch of words in another language....
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Am I doing something wrong???, when I click on the link theres nothing but a Dutch site with advertising.
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Am I doing something wrong???, when I click on the link theres nothing but a Dutch site with advertising.
yup.. same problem here... i just wasn't able to identify the language
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Re: How to change the coolant fluid

i just went and checked it out, the link worked for me, but here it is again...
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Re: How to change the coolant fluid

what type of coolant do the sub-freezing temp bird owners use? any additives like waterwetter and so on...... haven't had any problems w/ my tropical lifestyle bike in -20's thus far, but I don't want to burst a bubble... or a radiator
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Re: How to change the coolant fluid

I use coolantfluid and distilled water, 50 % mix.No problems with temps ever. Should be good to -36 °C.
But i don't drive so much during the winter, keep the bike in warm storage.
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Re: How to change the coolant fluid

Hey guys,wanna check with u all,i did my own coolant flushing but did not remove the nut on the top block on the left side of the rad.Is it ok?
another mth later while i was riding,the temp went hot at 124C and can see steam gushing out from the reservoir hose.anthing wrong?No hose was pinched and i've replaced the main hose too.
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Hey guys,wanna check with u all,i did my own coolant flushing but did not remove the nut on the top block on the left side of the rad.Is it ok?
another mth later while i was riding,the temp went hot at 124C and can see steam gushing out from the reservoir hose.anthing wrong?No hose was pinched and i've replaced the main hose too.
Not releasing the top nut means that you didn't flush all the coolant. I advise to do the job over again. Coolant costs nothing. If you follow the instructions of the workshop nothing van go wrong..

The steam gushing out of the reservoir usely means that your radiator cap has deseased. Try to fit a new one. I am pretty sure that that is the cause..
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Not releasing the top nut means that you didn't flush all the coolant. I advise to do the job over again. Coolant costs nothing. If you follow the instructions of the workshop nothing van go wrong..

The steam gushing out of the reservoir usely means that your radiator cap has deseased. Try to fit a new one. I am pretty sure that that is the cause..
thnx Yo,
Well guess i didn't do a gd job.But i've bought a new cap but its not the original cap.But the shop says can be used.Still have the old cap though.By the way i'll try to see if the rad is still full.Dun like to see the temp fluctuate like nobody business....thnx again
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Does the upper and lower bolts have a crush washer which requires replacement?

Do you have to put RTV or some sort of silicone sealant on the bolts?
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make sure you don't go above the hard to see high mark on the expansion bottle or you will just push coolant out when the temp gets a bit hot. Will usually happen when parked up with the ignition off.
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whats the amount coolant required and must it be mixed with water as i am running pure coolant. please advise
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Thanks for the advice and instructions. How often should this be done?
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Gents, I went with YO's procedure straight away and had zero problems. I had my radiator overhauled, put in new thermostat, and 50/50 premix Honda and Motul coolant. Just a heads up.
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cant get to it.
I signed up and then it says I need permission but the page it refers me to in order to get permission is under construction
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cant get to it.
I signed up and then it says I need permission but the page it refers me to in order to get permission is under construction
Same problem here
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Yep, it is a payed section since a few months.

Soon I will make the workshop available for you guys and place it on the CBRXX.com.

But here is another link You have to register first but its free.


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YO-XX's write-up can now be seen here: http://www.cbrxx.com/engine-airbox-e...ant-fluid.html
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