The reason your coolant is still blue is because when you "flush" coolant rather than change it, you can remove all that crap. I remember filling up with water and water wetter, riding around, then pulling up to inspection at the track they could visibly see in the radiator that it was colored blue. They passed me because I told them it was water. If you want a nice light pink color you have to do a flush. Also flushing is the only way to get the majority of the crap out of your cylinder head. Let your bike heat all the way up then drain after it cools for just a little bit and refill when it cools more.
4:55 The recommended coolant change interval is 24,000 miles / 40,000 Km's. I'm really happy to see you use a torque wrench on the drain screw. Too many stripped bolt holes from those who "know what xxx Ft.Lbs. of torque feels like." I wouldn't bother with distilled water if you are just using it for the flush; maybe if you were diluting full strength coolant. There will be almost no trace of minerals left behind. It's not about the $2, it's about the extra trip to the store.
Hey hi hi have 08 cbr .can tell me how hot shall it get after running at idle for 3 minutes and what temp do fans kick in if know had bike in storage am changing coolant fluid .good advice thanks
Late response but I do this on pretty much every easy to reach, visible, non-essential washer. 90% of the time it wont leak and will be fine, the other 10% of the time I just change it once I spot the small leak. I always change the washer if it's really hard to get to or it's absolutely essential something not leak. For example on a motorcycle the oil pan drain may be easy to get to, but a leak there means oil on the rear tire and I'd like not to risk that.
The reason your coolant is still blue is because when you "flush" coolant rather than change it, you can remove all that crap. I remember filling up with water and water wetter, riding around, then pulling up to inspection at the track they could visibly see in the radiator that it was colored blue. They passed me because I told them it was water. If you want a nice light pink color you have to do a flush. Also flushing is the only way to get the majority of the crap out of your cylinder head. Let your bike heat all the way up then drain after it cools for just a little bit and refill when it cools more.
4:55 The recommended coolant change interval is 24,000 miles / 40,000 Km's.
I'm really happy to see you use a torque wrench on the drain screw. Too many stripped bolt holes from those who "know what xxx Ft.Lbs. of torque feels like."
I wouldn't bother with distilled water if you are just using it for the flush; maybe if you were diluting full strength coolant. There will be almost no trace of minerals left behind. It's not about the $2, it's about the extra trip to the store.
Very neat Lonnie! Way to go
Says it's not going to freeze in Texas, then Texas proceeds to freeze lmfao
Good video. I appreciate the information.
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Great video! 😎
Great video lots of help getting me to the track!
Glad it helped!
Thanks for watching
Hello great video! You must excuse me but can i can't understand how many Nm I have to tight the bolt in the water pump
Off topic question, where did you get your fairing from and what's that color ? It's a lovely color , I like it very much.
Woodcraft rearsets. Bellisima!
Can you explain why you need to replace the screw?
Cool video, thanks! Does you ever get a hard time from the popo about where your license plate is mounted?
No.... but I rarely stop
Is type2 coolant for auto same as HP coolant? Both are silicate free, but HP costs twice more.
Turn the coolant jug on its side and it will pour more smoothly
Segun eh visto en otros el procesó de acelerar es con el tapón puesto por eso notas q por mas qué aceleras siempre salen burbujas
Do an Oil Change I always have problems with quantity. Even though is 2.7L 🤪🤪
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What are the two hoses hanging down by the headers?
My bike leaks radiator fluid and my dog decided to lick it all up, what should I do?
Keep writing jokes, because you are hilarious! Thanks for watching!
Hey hi hi have 08 cbr .can tell me how hot shall it get after running at idle for 3 minutes and what temp do fans kick in if know had bike in storage am changing coolant fluid .good advice thanks
Get a smarter dog ? Although, that may be moot now...
What if you don't get a new washer
Probably fine but, we just try to go by the book here.
Late response but I do this on pretty much every easy to reach, visible, non-essential washer. 90% of the time it wont leak and will be fine, the other 10% of the time I just change it once I spot the small leak. I always change the washer if it's really hard to get to or it's absolutely essential something not leak. For example on a motorcycle the oil pan drain may be easy to get to, but a leak there means oil on the rear tire and I'd like not to risk that.
What is water wetter?
Non-slip coolant, good for racing. Not good for freezing temperatures
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