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YO-XX · 08-25-2008, 2:25 AM

Hi Birdies,

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

Blackbird Owners Club • Toon onderwerp - [How to] Changing the coolant fluid.

louisbiker · 08-25-2008, 5:43 AM

Thanks Dude. I'll probably need to do this soon.
Very helpful to see the procedure and pics.

ArmyStrong · 08-25-2008, 6:50 AM

You're the man, YO!

XXDAD · 09-05-2008, 1:31 PM

Thanks i will be doing this very soon---its always nice to have some watching your back!!

CiscoKid · 09-15-2008, 7:55 PM

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

RigsVille · 09-16-2008, 5:15 AM

YO - very nice - thanks!

birdpilot · 09-19-2008, 5:48 AM

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.

diveroger · 10-11-2008, 1:32 AM

Great pics! Thanks for taking the time to detail the procedure.

birdfarmer · 10-27-2008, 5:48 PM

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...

fasterspider · 10-27-2008, 7:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdfarmer

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.

SilverBrd · 10-28-2008, 12:28 AM

Yep....good stuff..... been keeping my Bird cooler in the Texas heat.

DeathWish01 · 12-18-2008, 3:31 AM

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....

BanzaiBirdman · 12-19-2008, 12:57 AM

Am I doing something wrong???, when I click on the link theres nothing but a Dutch site with advertising.

DeathWish01 · 12-31-2008, 1:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanzaiBirdman

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

birdfarmer · 12-31-2008, 6:21 PM

i just went and checked it out, the link worked for me, but here it is again...
Blackbird Owners Club • Toon onderwerp - [How to] Changing the coolant fluid.

DeathWish01 · 01-06-2009, 4:03 AM

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

HabaXX · 01-06-2009, 5:18 AM

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.

greysnail · 01-07-2009, 12:46 AM

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.

YO-XX · 01-07-2009, 1:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greysnail

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..

greysnail · 01-07-2009, 4:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YO-XX

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

Aurora · 02-11-2009, 11:43 PM

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?

Poundstretcher · 02-25-2009, 6:41 AM

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.

shawnsmall · 03-11-2009, 4:09 PM

whats the amount coolant required and must it be mixed with water as i am running pure coolant. please advise
Shawn

Speedyxx · 03-20-2009, 2:49 PM

Thanks for the advice and instructions. How often should this be done?

smurf211 · 03-24-2009, 7:14 AM

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.
Poor Idle, wax unit, thermostat // smurf

plonkey · 02-02-2010, 6:51 PM

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

DragonXX · 02-02-2010, 7:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plonkey

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

YO-XX · 02-03-2010, 12:22 AM

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.

Blackbird Association of South Africa :: Log in

PJNXX · 02-03-2010, 7:41 AM

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

08-25-2008, 5:43 AM	#2
louisbiker Join Date: May 17 2008 Location: Mt Glorious, Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 27	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.

08-25-2008, 6:50 AM	#3
ArmyStrong Administrator Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA via Bronx, NY Age: 40 Posts: 4,099	Re: [How to] change the coolant fluid You're the man, YO! __________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid.

09-05-2008, 1:31 PM	#4
XXDAD Join Date: Feb 05 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 512	Re: How to change the coolant fluid Thanks i will be doing this very soon---its always nice to have some watching your back!!

09-15-2008, 7:55 PM	#5
CiscoKid Join Date: Sep 07 2008 Location: Port Moody BC Posts: 190	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 Last edited by CiscoKid; 09-15-2008 at 8:02 PM.

09-16-2008, 5:15 AM	#6
RigsVille Join Date: Sep 01 2008 Location: Tamworth, UK Posts: 17	Re: How to change the coolant fluid YO - very nice - thanks! __________________ -- Rig www.RigsVille.org.uk

09-19-2008, 5:48 AM	#7
birdpilot Join Date: Apr 03 2008 Location: Kinglake West. Australia Age: 30 Posts: 107	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. __________________ CBRXX....nothing compares!!!

10-11-2008, 1:32 AM	#8
diveroger Join Date: Sep 20 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 70	Re: How to change the coolant fluid Great pics! Thanks for taking the time to detail the procedure.

10-27-2008, 5:48 PM	#9
birdfarmer Join Date: Nov 10 2007 Location: Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 85	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... __________________ Ain't no bird like a blackbird.

10-28-2008, 12:28 AM	#11
SilverBrd TEDZXX Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Age: 45 Posts: 1,742	Re: How to change the coolant fluid Yep....good stuff..... been keeping my Bird cooler in the Texas heat. __________________ 02 Silver Bird, Throttlemeister, HID's, D&D Show and Go full system exhaust, Zero Gravity Double Bubble, Power Commander, Speedohealer, Corbin seat, Lowered foot pegs & more Mods to come!!!

12-19-2008, 12:57 AM	#13
BanzaiBirdman Join Date: Oct 10 2008 Location: Grafton, NSW Age: 34 Posts: 216	Re: How to change the coolant fluid Am I doing something wrong???, when I click on the link theres nothing but a Dutch site with advertising. __________________ *Ride it like you stole it*

12-31-2008, 6:21 PM	#15
birdfarmer Join Date: Nov 10 2007 Location: Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 85	Re: How to change the coolant fluid i just went and checked it out, the link worked for me, but here it is again... Blackbird Owners Club • Toon onderwerp - [How to] Changing the coolant fluid. __________________ Ain't no bird like a blackbird.

01-06-2009, 5:18 AM	#17
HabaXX Join Date: Nov 05 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 14	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. __________________ http://www.mikakallio.com

01-07-2009, 12:46 AM	#18
greysnail Fastest snail on Earth Join Date: Aug 04 2007 Location: Singapore Age: 36 Posts: 161	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. __________________ Its not how fast ur bike goes.Its how fast u brake

02-11-2009, 11:43 PM	#21
Aurora Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,260	Re: How to change the coolant fluid 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?

02-25-2009, 6:41 AM	#22
Poundstretcher A Rainbird Warrior Join Date: Oct 15 2008 Location: Tasmania Posts: 4,147	Re: How to change the coolant fluid 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.

03-11-2009, 4:09 PM	#23
shawnsmall Luvbird1 Join Date: Oct 12 2007 Location: South Africa Age: 44 Posts: 4	Re: How to change the coolant fluid whats the amount coolant required and must it be mixed with water as i am running pure coolant. please advise Shawn

03-20-2009, 2:49 PM	#24
Speedyxx Speedyxx Join Date: Mar 20 2009 Location: Brainerd MN Posts: 36	Re: How to change the coolant fluid Thanks for the advice and instructions. How often should this be done?

03-24-2009, 7:14 AM	#25
smurf211 Join Date: Oct 18 2008 Location: 575, GA Posts: 1,068	Re: How to change the coolant fluid 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. Poor Idle, wax unit, thermostat // smurf

02-02-2010, 6:51 PM	#26
plonkey Panurgic motorcyclist Join Date: Apr 14 2007 Location: Mackay australia Age: 44 Posts: 71	Re: How to change the coolant fluid 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

02-03-2010, 12:22 AM	#28
YO-XX www.blackbirdownersclub.e u Join Date: Nov 14 2006 Location: Lisse/Doetinchem The Netherlands Age: 52 Posts: 241	Re: How to change the coolant fluid 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. Blackbird Association of South Africa :: Log in

02-03-2010, 7:41 AM	#29
PJNXX Moderator Join Date: Nov 12 2006 Location: Medford, NY Age: 40 Posts: 1,905	Re: How to change the coolant fluid YO-XX's write-up can now be seen here: http://www.cbrxx.com/engine-airbox-e...ant-fluid.html __________________ -Paul

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