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One of the first things you need to do when preparing your bike for the track, is to change out your engine coolant. Most track day organizations will require the stock coolant to be exchanged for track approved coolant. This video is part of our track day prep series of videos.
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Nobody makes a better HowTo video than Brian Van. Very easy to follow and no question or step is ever left unanswered. Thanks for all the great videos.
Appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching! - Van
just bought the black on black 2021 r-3 and i love it but i just wanted to say thanks for all the videos you do i watch everyone of them on the r-3 i appreciate that you take the time to share your knowledge my friend
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
those motion pro T handles xD
best things ever, got a socket one and a bit driver, use em almost everytime i work on something!
I agree 100%, love my Motion Pro tools. - Van
Thanks for the video man. Really appreciate it
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Excellent video and tutorial. i have same bike, street ride. Thankyou very much. The explanation is dead on. I was tuned in like a student. You taught that like a pro.
Happy to hear this was helpful and thank you for watching! - Van
Thank you so much. Ive learned so much from you, you've saved me time and money. Cant thank you enough
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
thank you for making these, would not be able to ride without you
Thanks for this video
Just got subscribed. I learnt something in this vid and it would be helpful to me.. hoping for more tips and advice. More power sir Van.
Happy to help out! - Van
This guy really knows his shit bro . I've only been riding two seasons and this guy has saved me thousands . he's the real deal .
learned, not learnt ;)
Hi Brian ,
learnt sum thing today. wow.
Great video you're the man
Thanks for watching and the kind words! - Brian Van
I bought a cbr 600 for 500 bucks it set for over 6years with the PO... after watching all of your how to videos she is about ready to hit the road after I put the coolant and oil in... appreciate all the tips and tricks guys!
Happy to help out and enjoy the bike! - Van
Good luck and WIN. 👊🏽👍🏽
Max passed the race school! All of the Wera races at our home track (Grattan) are done for the year now so he will have to wait until next year for his first race. We will spend the rest of the 2018 season doing track days so he can keep working on his riding. Sportbike Track Time has a ton of great coaches on staff that love to work with riders that want to improve. - Brian Van
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I followed step by step and completed my first coolant flush. Im not mechanically inclined but Yamaha needs to come out with a fairing kit thats easier to remove/install
No doubt about that, Remove it so fucking easy but when we try to install it again, its like pain in the ass takes 1 hour for me
I love myR3
the way he says coolant sounds as coin !
But a very good procedure explained!
Very informative ..i can use this in my 300sr ...but not so identical
The process should be the same. - Van
6:30 I'm surprised that the front brake doesn't have a stainless braided line going to it. What gives? Thanks!!! And excellent coolant swap vid, sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The R3 has a stainless steel Spiegler brake line on the front. It is a yellow colored line. - Van
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hey van, I switched engine ice for my r3, I live in Texas so it gets very hot here, when I'm stopped at idle my bike will get up to 4 bars and then quickly cool back down to 3. Is this normal? I also saw it quickly flash 5 bars when pulling into the garage on a hot day. this is the only time I've ever seen it get this hot. usually at idle when not moving it switches between 3 and 4 bars, when moving it always stays at 3. should i be concerned?
I would make sure you have the system free of air pockets just to be safe. End of the day our experience has shown very little if any difference in operating temps with the Engine ice compared to standard coolant. - Van
Whats the Black filter by the exhaust front pipes not the oil filter I've got a 2016 MT-03 don't have one just wondering
That is the charcoal emission canister. We have since removed this from the bike as it is a race only bike now. - Van
On my Kawasaki Z900 the overfill container is a pain to get to .. you need to take off the tank .. then the air box .. and then parts of the engine ! .. no way im doing that .. I got a big suringe with a long tube .. much easier to just suck the coolant out with the suringe and hose :)
Hye brian...im from malaysia...i wonder what are the idle temperature and operating temperature for the yamaha r25/r3?...and could the bike use the coolant which more applicable for the daily ride and performance(trackday) that can stand for the excessive temperature while idle and on the road?
Sorry I do not know the average operating temps for the R3 off hand. You can use this coolant for the street or the track. It will be effective in either environment. - Van
can you use coolant for cars like the brand Peak and use it on bikes?
If you are riding it on the street you can use standard coolant like Peak if that is what the manufacturer recommends. Always best to consult your owners manual before moving forward. For the track we recommend Engine Ice (also works great on the street). If your bike came with green coolant you can continue using that if you ride on the street for sure. - Van
Have you done a video on changing the oil on a Gsx R. I have a 2016 Gsx R 600 and i'm changing the oil, which I've done so many time but every time I get to the adding oil part I never really know how much oil. So today i'm changing the oil and i'm at 8 quarts and I still don't see oil in the window. The filter is on. The oil bolt is in. There is NO oil is leaking but I still don't see oil. I've looked at the forms and everyone is saying 2.3 qt.. So I'm like no way possible. So i'm confused.
Eight quarts is for sure over filled. I start with 2 and let it settle for a minute then check the level. If you can not see it on the stick or through the sight glass add another 1/4 to 1/3 of a quart and repeat. Once you see it in the operating range run the motor for a minute then turn it off to let it settle and recheck. Once you do a successful oil change make not of how much oil it required, this will make the process much easier the next time. - Van
Here in Canada, we have to run distilled water and water wetter(not really needed). I dont even think engine ice is legal in most tracks up here in canada
We had to switch the Ninja 400 to water only for MotoAmerica Jr Cup. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear btw love your channel. Merry Christmas
about how often should we be changing our coolant? I got my 2020 R3 with 3k miles, in 2022. it's my only mode of transportation and i think it's the only fluid left that hasn't been changed since it was new. i look forward to changing out the slippery green coolant with blue coolant. at a stop light i saw some fluids on the ground, it was green coolant and even my boots slipped on it. be extra careful getting this on your tires, it's extremely slippery
You should change the coolant every three years on your bike. - Van
Do I have to flush out everything or can I just fill up my overflow reservoir with new coolant (I only ride on street not track)
You will need to flush out the whole system. - Van
after removing the old coolant did u put water or just let it sit and just put your new coolant? and what about the reservoir? do i have to put on max or there are procedures when it comes to reservoir? need answers thanks
I do rinse the system out with water and drain the water out before filling the coolant. Pull the reservoir off the bike, drain it and clean it up before reinstalling it. Once you reinstall the reservoir you will want to fill it to the cold line. Now you need to heat cycle the bike then recheck the level. I would also recheck the level in the reservoir after the first ride. Hope this helps. - Van
thanks for the video! is the goal to eventually fill it ALL the way up to the top of the coolant fill cap?
In the end the radiator will be full and the overflow bottle will be between the cold and hot fill lines depending on the temp of the motor. - Van
may we remove the thermostat in r3. in order to get an engine that is always cold. because my r3 is for stunt
We left ours in the bike and feel that is the best practice. - Van
I just got mine it was dropped. And the radiator needed to be changed. I did that and plugged everything back up but the fan wouldn’t kick on and the overflow tank started bubbling and even squirting a little. What should I do replace the fan because it never kicked in? Or the thermostat. Was using Yamaha yamacool fluid blue. Help please
You need to make sure the air is purged from the system and also check to make sure the fan is plugged in. If it worked before you changed the radiator (and you reused the fan that was on the bike) I would expect it to work with the new radiator if you have it properly installed. - Van
Hi sir. What if my r3 both left and right hoses are too hot. Does it good ? Because i just followed your method's
The hoses should be hot. If the temp gauge on the bike shows it is in the normal operating range that is what matters. Follow these steps and you will be good to go. - Van
Some people says that when we use distilled water for flush,, some water stay remains in the system which can be harmful for engine .....so dont need to flush......Can u plz explain me about that
No the distilled water is actually better than the water from the tap for flushing the system. - Van
Friend, what coolant do you recommend for the R3? one with 50% concentrate, with 60% (yamacool) or 70%
The coolant you use will note whether it needs to be diluted or not on the package. If you plan to use standard coolant the Yamaha brand or anything with the same specs will be fine. - Van
7:28 You mentioned being careful with the upper radiator hose? Why is that?
At this point the radiator is full and if you squeeze aggressively it will force a ton of fluid out of the radiator. - Van
Approximately how many liters/ml of coolant need to be use in changing sir?
1/2 gallon is more than enough to change the coolant on the Yamaha R3. - Van
Is this truth that engine ice coolant can bear lot more heat than OEM coolants because the place where i ride temperature in summers rises above 46 degree and sometimes i ride in heavy traffic with heavy jams so i want collant that can handle lot of heat which one u suggest
It will reduce the operating temp on most bikes. The only way to find out if it will do this on yours would be to change the coolant and ride it. - Van
I noticed that mi r3's coolant level went down to the "low" line in just two months, and I don´t see any leakage of liquids, what can it be? thanks!
If you noticed this after you changed the coolant I would top it off and recheck after riding. Make sure you check and adjust the level when the motor is cold. Also best to check the coolant with the bike standing straight up and down. If you have not serviced the cooling system at all I would add a little and recheck after riding. If it is low again you need to remove the fairings and take a close look for leaks. - Van
What year is your r3? If it between 15-18 some models have recalls on the collant hoses leaking. I had mine done no issues since. Good luck.
Do I have to remove all fairings to do this change? Or just some fairings?
Every bike can be different, most you will need to remove the fairings on the right side to get this done. - Van
How many gallons of engine ice do I need? I have 2016 r3
Just order one container of it. More than enough for the R3. - Van
Hello dear m big fan of yours from india can u tell which model is more beautiful of r3 2018 or 2019.
2019 duh I own it and it catches alot of attention.
I like the looks of the 2019 better myself. That said Max Van is racing the 2015 again next year because I do not feel they improved the bike enough to warrant buying a new one and building it. - Van
How many ounces will I need for the change on the R3?
Order one bottle and you will be good to go. - Van
I thought you were supposed to leave the radiator cap OFF when you start up the engine in order to let the cooling system burp out air..... and while it does that should the coolant in the radiator drops a bit lower, you then proceed to fill it up to the top and then put the radiator cap back on???
I do not run with the cap off, all that does is make a mess IMO. Bleed as mush of the air out as you can like I show you here, put the cap on and run the bike through a heat cycle. Once it cools off recheck your levels, do this again after the first ride to make sure you are where you need to be. For the system to work as designed the cap needs to be on the radiator. - Van
I live in thailand and I have a service manual in thai lol I'm looking for a service manual in English with no luck as rule number 1 never take your bike to a dealer for a service in Thailand it comes out with more issus then when it goes in anyone have a manuel?,
Thx in advance guys
Sorry I do not have a manual for this bike. Try a google search, I bet there is a copy out there you can download. - Van
What's the best coolant to run for warm weather riding season?
End of the day most any of them gets the job done as long as your cooling system if functioning properly. Important to remember the coolant should be changed every 2 years on most bikes. Here in Michigan we have below freezing temps in the winter so I prefer to use Engine Ice in our bikes because it won't freeze unless the temps are below -27 degrees F. IMO this is the way to go. Here is a link to it on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/engine-ice-hi-performance-coolant/
- Brian Van
distilled water+water wetter bring the hate people that live in cold weather and actually need antifreeze
I ran that in my Busa during the winter but it heats up and turns on the fans for a while anytime I'm in stop and go traffic. Drained it and flushed it all out till clear distilled water came out then refilled with distilled water and water wetter and now she runs cooler. I see a nice drop when riding interstate but u really notice the water wetter doin its job in stop and fo traffic. Fans barely kick on and if they do they don't stay on nearly as long. I'll run Engine Ice in winter but deff not summer or track days
When I said it heats up and fans come on I meant during the summer now that it's getting warmer. Bye the way love the vids Van keep em coming!
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
dont gixxers have a nipple under the gas tank you need to bleed? i remember my 05 1000 would do that till i bled that nipple nothing but air came out.
Can i flushed it up with normal water or have to be with distillated water?also Van can you leave the cap off from the radiator with the bike on "like in the cars " for eliminate the air pockets?????
I flush the bikes with tap water, no need to do that with distilled water IMO. As for running the bike with the radiator cap off I do not do that. These systems are pretty small which makes getting the air out using the method I show easy to do. After you ride the bike check the level in the over flow and adjust as needed. - Brian Van
What was the reason for allowing a little coolant to bleed out of the drain bolt before fully tightening it?
This was done to purge out any air that may be trapped at the lowest point in the system after draining it. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks!
So does the body work need to come off for coolant change?
To get in there and change the coolant you should remove the bodywork. - Van
Brian, can you answer this please. I have an 18 R1 and a 19 R3 which I've bought parts from your store. Regarding engine ice, my research shows that while Engine Ice has a higher boiling point and anti-freeze properties, it has a quicker temperature exchange for hot and cold, meaning it heats up fast and cools fast where as OEM cools slower and heats up slower. This tells me Engine Ice isn't good for stop n go and more for track? Is this your experience? What are you using for your street bikes, if you have any. Also I live in Texas for reference.
First thank you for the business! I have used this on the street and the track without excellent performance in both places. For street bikes I would just stick with the OEM coolant. There is no need to change it on either the 18 or the 19. - Van
Question... to flush the system, would you just drain it then fill it with distilled water, and run it for about 20 seconds, then drain?
That will work for sure. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks! Hey what do you think about reinforcing the plywood under a new Pitbull restraint (purchasing through STG)? I'm thinking of installing a 1/8 thick steel "L" bar that the bolts pass through underneath. Unnecessary?
My Honda CB650F has a coolant leak lately so how do I fix that? And is it bad to drive around like that for longer time?
Well that depends on where it is leaking from. I would suggest taking it in to a shop ASAP, do not ride the bike with a coolant leak. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear well how should I take it to a shop if I shouldn't drive it like that?
Going to the track and using Engine Ice instead of Water Wetter? Engine Ice is pretty much the same as regular coolant.
Some orgs allow it while others do not. There is no glycol in Engine Ice. At MotoAmerica all we can use is water. - Van
I'm getting 4 bars on my temp gauge everyone saying that is normal is it?
Nah, idk man mine was hot as fuck and fell burning around my legs but the bar still 3
How often does Yamaha recommend drain/filling coolant?
If you do this every 2 or 3 years you are on top of your maintenance. To be far many will go longer than that. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Great, thanks for the reply!
What brand of coolant did you use in your Yamaha r3?
We use Engine Ice on the street and the track when it is allowed. - Van
It's crazy how no one has a made a video on changing the brake fluid on a yamaha R3. The manual sucks at explaining it as well
Search our channel, we have a couple of brake bleeding videos that will help you get the job done. The procedure we show will be the same on the R3. - Van
i just did it with my dad. he has a S1000RR and it's the same process. you will need a "one man brake bleeder" which is a bottle with a hose that attaches to the brake bleed valve. there is a bleed valve on the front too. just attach the hose, loosen the bleed valve, open the reservoir cap, and start pumping the brakes. and top off the fluid in the reservoir when it's half full, so there's no air pockets. it's very easy. when the bleed bottle clears up with the new brake fluid, you'll know it's done.
Just changed my coolant for first time. Never did it before. I let it run and both hoses seem to be same but nothing came into the overflow. Should I fill the overflow to the low mark? The temp stayed in normal range.
Yes fill the overflow to the low mark and you should be good to go. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks bro
@@sportbiketrackgear I did that and drove to the beach in 90 degree weather. It barely went above the halfway mark but as I pulled back home it was one tick above the half mark. So drove about 180 miles 2 hours there 2 hours back. Fans were raging as I got home. Is this normal and ok?
Are those velocity stacks I spot?
No the airbox and stacks are all OEM. - Van
How often do I need to change the coolant?
I would change it every two seasons. - Van
after how many miles should i get my coolant changed on my mt03?
There will be a service interval noted in your owners manual. The OEM coolant will be good for several seasons. The rule of thumb is two years then change it. Some models will come with coolant that can go longer which is why you should check your manual. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear when it comes to maintenance can I use the same container to mix coolant with my motorcycle oil and take it to the local auto zone? will they accept this or they have to be in separate containers?
After I change my bikes oil I take it to my local car parts store (AutoZone) and they have a big vat in the back for old oil. But you can pretty much take it to any of those stores and they take it back from you. Just for people who didn't know.
Thanks for sharing. Reminds me I need to empty our waste oil tank. - Van
Most of those places no longer take coolant.
Yeah you are right bean, they quit taking coolant around here also.
Yeah do gooders strike again. Now you an't even recycle it with out going super out of your way. ridiculous. Typical. Now most people will just dump it.
Every what ODO should we change our R3 coolant sir ?
I would change it every 2-3 years. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thank you. more vids, support from Philippines.🙏😊
Can i use distilled water to flush the system ?......is it good for bike or harmful ?
100% you can use distilled water to flush the system. - Van
What tool is that you used and what size
Sorry I do not know which one you are referring to. - Van
Why u R3 not upgrade on big radiator. Can u explanse
There is no need to replace the OEM radiator on the R3, it is more than adequate for this bike. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear but my r3 use to stunt bro.the themp so hot . 4 n 5 bar in guidge. I scare my engine blow. But fan radiator is otomaticly on. Any tips for my r3
how to know that my bike need to change the coolant? im sorry im not line of mechanical but i want to learn.
It should be done every couple of seasons on most bikes as a maintenance item to reduce build up in the cooling system as the coolant breaks down. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear is there a based like odo meter on how many km runs to change the coolant? every time i go to the shop they said its ok to not change coolant but i have 26k odo already
I bought a bike in June and live in maryland its getting cold over night to everything frosting . I keep my bike in a garage . Should I put new coolant in?
@@sportbiketrackgear how many liters to full that coolant? if i empty it?
Plz suggest me the best engine oil for r3 bro??
We run Motul 300v in all of our bikes because it is the best shit out there. Here is a link to it on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/motul-300v-10w40-synthetic-ester-motorcycle-oil/ - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thank you bro
yzf r25 icin kaçlitre antifirizlazım
gardaşım do you need something gardaşım?
1.2 liter.
güvenç terzierol Hahahha gece gece iyi güldüm 😂
one bottle for full replacement of the oem coolant?
I have been able to get the job done with one bottle on every bike I have done. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear how about a r1?
How to flush the radiator sir
You can use distilled water from a jug to flush the system. Some people may even use a hose. - Van
What tire are you using on this R3 and how big is it ?
We are running Michelin Power RS Tires in 120/70 front and a 150/60 rear on the STG R3. Replacing the OEM 110 and 140 with these tires improves the handling of the bike a lot. Here is a link to the Power RS on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/michelin-power-rs-tire-set/
- Brian Van
Should’ve left the cap open like when u do on a car and get the air pockets out faster
If you follow the steps in this video there will not be any air pockets. - Van
?? he literally did that. that cap is out while he burps the hoses
This only drains half of the radiator though, it doesn’t have a hose at the bottom…
If you watch the video you will see I remove the drain bolt on the water pump which is the lowest point in the cooling system. Removing this will get you as close to completely draining the system as you could without removing the engine etc. If you don't understand what you are looking at it is best not to leave comments that can confuse people looking for help with their project. - Van
2:30 gee-wizz now I have the need to go pee LOL!
LOL
Hi sir.. My bike was overheat... R3.. THANKS philippine.
Sorry I would need a whole lot more information to help diagnose this. - Van
Surprised the drain screw isn’t safety wired...
I use hi temp silicone on the bolt after torquing it down. This helps to ensure it does not come loose. Wera does not require safety wire on this. - Van
Would’ve been nice to see exactly how to flush it
Use your imagination. There are a few ways to get this done and I was trying to avoid any complaints over disposal. - Van
So I'm guess a half gal. is enough?
For almost any bike it will be enough. - Van
The sound of that coolant draining really makes me want to pee. 2:37
LOL - Van
Wouldve been more useful showing how to take off the body work. Changing the coolant is pretty straight forward...
We have other videos where we show the OEM bodywork being removed. This bike has been converted to a race bike with race bodywork making the removal and re installation irrelevant for most. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Fair enough. I should have looked into your channel for more info. The safety wire should have made it obvious too.
Where the heck is the reservoir?!?😂
When Max started racing this bike we ended up installing a Motion Pro coolant reservoir on the right side, replacing the OEM one on the left. - Van
I just got mine it was dropped. And the radiator needed to be changed. I did that and plugged everything back up but the fan wouldn’t kick on and the overflow tank started bubbling and even squirting a little. What should I do replace the fan because it never kicked in? Or the thermostat. Was using Yamaha yamacool fluid blue. Help please
You need to make sure the air is purged from the system and also check to make sure the fan is plugged in. If it worked before you changed the radiator (and you reused the fan that was on the bike) I would expect it to work with the new radiator if you have it properly installed. - Van