coolant change on a 2008 Vulcan 900 classic lt.

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  • čas přidán 5. 05. 2018
  • Changing the coolant on my motorcycle. Kawasaki Vulcan 900

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  • @SquidlyMcnerd
    @SquidlyMcnerd Před 8 měsíci +3

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video and share it. Much appreciated.

  • @allenjalaligmail
    @allenjalaligmail Před 10 měsíci +1

    They Make it near impossible for DIY. But you made it look so easy to do. Thank you.👍👍👍👍👍

  • @rodnicholson6754
    @rodnicholson6754 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the sound of the birds in the background!

  • @marcmaschal2897
    @marcmaschal2897 Před rokem +3

    Well done.I was dissapointed to see I have to move the gas tank.What a pain in the ass ! My coolent is 10 yrs old so I have to do it : (

    • @t.j.postal8309
      @t.j.postal8309  Před rokem +2

      Not hard at all. You can do it.

    • @haileyryan2405
      @haileyryan2405 Před 2 dny +1

      It's pretty easy just 2 bolts, good time to do your spark plugs as they are right under the tank

  • @UncleTex
    @UncleTex Před 2 lety +1

    Well done. As previously stated run dngine to operating temperature prior to replacing cover plate to ensure coolant level is correct ( not that the be too much difference). Great guide and found the video very real and informative 👍. Great job mate

  • @LMCtubokuChannel
    @LMCtubokuChannel Před 5 lety

    Nice work 👍

  • @haileyryan2405
    @haileyryan2405 Před 2 dny

    If you take the drain bolt first before the pressure cap it won't leak as much

  • @TwoWheelsBackroads
    @TwoWheelsBackroads Před 2 lety

    Brilliant! Thanks for this video.

  • @jordanhernandez752
    @jordanhernandez752 Před 4 lety +1

    I appreciate the video

  • @HobieCat4
    @HobieCat4 Před 5 lety +5

    shouldn't you run the bike after filling coolant tank before putting covers back on to make sure coolant is at correct level?

    • @t.j.postal8309
      @t.j.postal8309  Před 5 lety +2

      I took a ride and checked it after. I was still within range so I didnt go back in. Thanks for the comment. I should have put that in the video.

  • @michaelplunkett8059
    @michaelplunkett8059 Před 6 měsíci +1

    When Japann subcontracts simple maintenance to German designers.
    Why not a drain and accessible filter without disassembly.

  • @thedaydreamer7972
    @thedaydreamer7972 Před 2 lety

    NIce video, I just got a Marauder VZ800, Im having the temp light come on at times during the ride, I have no idea when the last coolant change was performed, I just got the bike,,,DO you have any idea where the radiator drain is on the that one? I cant seem to find it,,,TY

  • @mml1224
    @mml1224 Před 4 lety

    nice vid! one of the best on this. what antifreee do u recommend 50/50, any suggestions? Can we use car antifreee green or red on older v900s? also, anything we should b worried about when moving tank, dont want dislocated any hoses underthere? Thanks!

    • @t.j.postal8309
      @t.j.postal8309  Před 4 lety +1

      Pretty sure I used 50/50. Green color. I had enough clearance with hoses when I lifted my tank. don't need to go very high. Thanks for watching.

    • @haileyryan2405
      @haileyryan2405 Před 2 dny

      Pre mixed kawsaki green coolent from the dealer is what I've used every time

  • @Amp661
    @Amp661 Před 2 lety

    Thank you man!
    i have a question: How much coolant did you pour in to refill in the front of the bike?
    Do you pour the whole thing in as shown in the video or is there a spec amount to pour in?

    • @t.j.postal8309
      @t.j.postal8309  Před 2 lety

      From what I remember I could see the level and just eyed it. Thanks for watching.

  • @FRJ1982
    @FRJ1982 Před rokem +1

    Hey there brother, nice informative video. Do you happen to have a video for replacing a thermostat?

  • @kee7678
    @kee7678 Před 5 lety +2

    What year is yours? Mines a 2011, 8500 miles on it. I"ve been looking for videos on how to do this and finally found yours. I'm not able to check the level cause I can't find it. But, 2011 and I've never changed the coolant so far so...figure I should by now right ? Another guy told me it's fine so...not sure what I should do. I also found..kinda oily drops but they dry and leave slight stain on the concrete...coming off the rectifier cover...so it's close to the oil filter area which gets a little oily grimey but..it's not what's dripping or it's a mix of something with a tiny bit of oil......

    • @t.j.postal8309
      @t.j.postal8309  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for watching. Mine is a 2008. I just changed mine because I figured it could use it and I was bored. The level on yours should be good if you're not overheating or draining (overflow) a lot.

  • @vulcanpilot-go7dj
    @vulcanpilot-go7dj Před 5 lety +2

    Will this process work on a vn 2000 ? Thanks for putting this video up!

  • @bobrightnar1282
    @bobrightnar1282 Před 4 lety

    Hey can you show me how to remove and clean injickterin carbs

  • @marcell114
    @marcell114 Před 4 lety +1

    did you just forgot to fill up the reserve tank at the first? it seems like when you taken back the side cover the tank almost empty :D but this is a good video thank for it :)

    • @t.j.postal8309
      @t.j.postal8309  Před 4 lety

      I think I did. I remember having to go back redo something.

  • @bobrightnar1282
    @bobrightnar1282 Před 4 lety +2

    Can you tell me where the wind actors are in the fuel lines and how to remove them and and clean them

    • @bobrightnar1282
      @bobrightnar1282 Před 4 lety

      I need to know how to remove the injectors from the carburetion clean them and put them back in on a a 2007 900 Vulcan Kawasaki

  • @donweaver1600
    @donweaver1600 Před 3 měsíci

    Should you not run the bike the continue to top up

  • @alexanderleuck7024
    @alexanderleuck7024 Před 2 lety

    I have an 08 Vulcan 500. Do you know if it will be the same thing?

  • @FRJ1982
    @FRJ1982 Před rokem

    So you basically didn't disconnect anything from the gas tank? You just took out the two back bolts and pulled it back and off a bit?

  • @corneilcorneil
    @corneilcorneil Před 5 lety +1

    There is a fork top cover missing ... cover the top with greace, or it gona rust like you never see before.

    • @t.j.postal8309
      @t.j.postal8309  Před 5 lety +1

      I have cleaned it out with steel wool and added some silicone to it. it drives me nuts. I gotta find some cheap caps to put it. Thanks for watching.

    • @BackRoadzRider
      @BackRoadzRider Před 4 lety +1

      @@t.j.postal8309 www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motorcycle/2008/vulcan-900-classic-lt-vn900d8f/front-fork-jkavn2d1-7a010828

  • @cutekeks5785
    @cutekeks5785 Před 2 lety

    Did you start it and let the new coolant cycle thru then have to add more?

    • @t.j.postal8309
      @t.j.postal8309  Před 2 lety

      Pretty sure I ran it and didn't have to add more.

  • @Vulcan_Tech
    @Vulcan_Tech Před 3 měsíci

    And how do you get all the air bubbles out.

    • @dukedonotti
      @dukedonotti Před 2 měsíci

      Run the engine and it will happen automatically. Air will dump into the reservoir and coolant will be taken up in its place. 👍

  • @philmanwarren3666
    @philmanwarren3666 Před 4 lety

    hey is your bike the fi version

  • @bpy4073
    @bpy4073 Před 3 lety

    I think you got more on the floor than in the bike.