Normally good channels with great tutorials do not have too many subscribers. I guess people look for different stuff. My channel is similar, good stuff in it but not too much audience. No matter, I do it for the fun of it and spread the knowledge. Check out the Zaska Channel Lot stuff about the Vulcan S and baseball for baseball fans. ;-)
I’m glad it helped. Are you still able to ride in your part of the world or has winter set in? Ride safe, and if you haven’t done so already I’d appreciate it if you’d subscribe.
when you take off the expansion tank cover (3:23) by removing the two bolts, the inner bolt has a 'U' clip nut, and on my Vulcan, it fell off when the bolt was undone, so take care not to lose that. The other bolt came out fine, but it wouldn't go back in, because the plastic tank hole wasn't aligned with the captive nut. No matter how much I pushed the plastic tank, that hole just wouldn't realign properly to allow the bolt thread to start. A real pain as the other bolt holding the expansion tank in place is only accessible after dismantling and removing the outer metalwork. If it won't align when I release the tank, I'll probably enlarge the hole on a drill press. A bit tedious really and something which should be straightforward isn't. :(
You are welcome. I am glad that it helped. What part of the world are you located? Thanks for watching and commenting, and if you haven't already done so, I would appreciate it if you would subscribe. Ride safe.
Great video. I follow your steps to change the fluid in my Vulcan S. I will do a video as well to show that your steps work great. But I will shoot it in Spanish for the Spanish speaking world ;-) thanks again foe the time to do the video.
Nathaniel, thanks for watching and commenting. I think making a tutorial in Spanish is a great idea and I am sure it will help a lot of people. What year is your Vulcan and how long have you had it? If you haven't already done so, I would appreciate it if you would subscribe to my channel.
@@themotorcyclegene Hi there, my Vulcan is a 2016 model and I have had it for 3 years. I am in love with the bike and I have installed great mods like a Delkevic exhaust or the Booster Plug which make the bike so much efficient. I have already subscribed to your channel but I don’t like is that you have changed the Vulcan S for an Indian, bad choice 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it is a joke, enjoy your new bike but I think I will stick to my precious Vulcan S for a few more years.
Awesome, that is good to hear that the video helped and you managed to do the maintenance without any issues. I would do more Vulcan videos but I had to sell it as I am not in a position to own more than one bike right now and a touring bike better suited my needs. Thanks for watching.
exactly how I like my tutorials, simple, easy to follow steps. from Canada, will try my hand very soon as the coolant on my baby looks pretty darn yucky.
Not specifically, but in my video on installing the Booster Plug I show how to remove a reinstall the fuel tank since it was required to access the air box. Hopefully that helps. czcams.com/video/D1bQ0yisYks/video.html
Thanks for the tip about flushing out the radiator coolant system. There's ALWAYS residue from before left in the system and that could lead to a failure in the operation of the engine-not good and expensive to fix!😱 doug
When pouring distilled water alone do we need to keep both drains open, i mean including the reservoir pipe also? Or only let it flow through the right hand side bolt?
Just long enough to reach normal operational temperature, which will normally only take a few minutes. When you first start the engine it will idle high, and once it idles down it has reached operational temperature.
I didn’t have any issues at all, Brando. It may help it catch if you pull out on the plastic while you try to unscrew the hex bolt. Someone before you probably stripped it out. Best of luck with the project. If you haven’t yet, please subscribe.
@@themotorcyclegene It seems like it’s the rubber washer thing the bolt is screwed into. i’ve tried to grab hold of it to keep it still, but space is tight. I’ll see if pulling on the plastic helps; just don’t want to snap it lol
@@han436 I’d get 2 liters. It won’t take it all, but you will have enough to completely fill it, and you’ll have a little extra if you need to top it off later.
@@themotorcyclegene English isnt my main language and I want to change my coolant myself watvhed this video twice , Did I understand true , let the old coolant out , cleaning with distilled water and vinegar rinsing it , then you make air pockets out of radiator by pressuring that big cable thing , then putting collant and warming engine while radiator cap is on for bubbles out ? is squuezing holes mots important , I dont want to mess with bike
Why isn't this channel bigger? Good info & easily understood! New sub. Thanks for helping me out! 👍😎🏍
Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback!
Normally good channels with great tutorials do not have too many subscribers. I guess people look for different stuff. My channel is similar, good stuff in it but not too much audience. No matter, I do it for the fun of it and spread the knowledge. Check out the Zaska Channel Lot stuff about the Vulcan S and baseball for baseball fans. ;-)
A french dude loving that tutorial... Thank u for taking the time ;)
Great tutorial, covering everything.
Did my first coolant change on my Vulcan following this video, no issues. Can’t thank you enough for taking the time to make it. Really appreciate it.
I’m glad it helped. Are you still able to ride in your part of the world or has winter set in? Ride safe, and if you haven’t done so already I’d appreciate it if you’d subscribe.
thanks, very helpful.
when you take off the expansion tank cover (3:23) by removing the two bolts, the inner bolt has a 'U' clip nut, and on my Vulcan, it fell off when the bolt was undone, so take care not to lose that. The other bolt came out fine, but it wouldn't go back in, because the plastic tank hole wasn't aligned with the captive nut. No matter how much I pushed the plastic tank, that hole just wouldn't realign properly to allow the bolt thread to start. A real pain as the other bolt holding the expansion tank in place is only accessible after dismantling and removing the outer metalwork. If it won't align when I release the tank, I'll probably enlarge the hole on a drill press. A bit tedious really and something which should be straightforward isn't. :(
Thank you so much for the demonstration. Thank you for going over all the items and steps required. Also the puppy is really cute. Thank you again!
You are welcome. I am glad that it helped. What part of the world are you located? Thanks for watching and commenting, and if you haven't already done so, I would appreciate it if you would subscribe. Ride safe.
Good video, professional job. Thanks Bill
Thank you for watching.
Great video. I follow your steps to change the fluid in my Vulcan S. I will do a video as well to show that your steps work great. But I will shoot it in Spanish for the Spanish speaking world ;-) thanks again foe the time to do the video.
Nathaniel, thanks for watching and commenting. I think making a tutorial in Spanish is a great idea and I am sure it will help a lot of people. What year is your Vulcan and how long have you had it? If you haven't already done so, I would appreciate it if you would subscribe to my channel.
@@themotorcyclegene Hi there, my Vulcan is a 2016 model and I have had it for 3 years. I am in love with the bike and I have installed great mods like a Delkevic exhaust or the Booster Plug which make the bike so much efficient. I have already subscribed to your channel but I don’t like is that you have changed the Vulcan S for an Indian, bad choice 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it is a joke, enjoy your new bike but I think I will stick to my precious Vulcan S for a few more years.
sono riuscito perfettamente a cambiare il liquido grazie al tuo video! Fanne altri per vulcan s
Awesome, that is good to hear that the video helped and you managed to do the maintenance without any issues. I would do more Vulcan videos but I had to sell it as I am not in a position to own more than one bike right now and a touring bike better suited my needs. Thanks for watching.
I have the same motorcycle and this helps immensely thanks great tutorial
Glad it helped.
exactly how I like my tutorials, simple, easy to follow steps. from Canada, will try my hand very soon as the coolant on my baby looks pretty darn yucky.
Thanks, I am glad that it helped. Best of luck on the service. Ride safe.
Thanks for the vid going to try it on my Vulcan s very helpful,it’s nice to do it yourself, Dean from Ireland
Hopefully all goes well with the project. Also, Ive always wanted to visit Ireland but haven't made it there yet.
Nice video dude I just bought this bike so thanks for the tips do you have a video on how to change the gas tank
Not specifically, but in my video on installing the Booster Plug I show how to remove a reinstall the fuel tank since it was required to access the air box. Hopefully that helps. czcams.com/video/D1bQ0yisYks/video.html
@@themotorcyclegene thank you Gene
Thanks! It’s helped a lot👍✌️
Thanks for the tip about flushing out the radiator coolant system. There's ALWAYS residue from before left in the system and that could lead to a failure in the operation of the engine-not good and expensive to fix!😱 doug
I am glad it helped. Ride safe.
Cool shirt!
Thanks. Most people don’t understand the shirt and I have to explain it to them.
I just noticed it!!! got to get me one and not getting me one.
When pouring distilled water alone do we need to keep both drains open, i mean including the reservoir pipe also? Or only let it flow through the right hand side bolt?
I don't remember if I had the drains open but I don't think I had the drains open when pouring the water in.
Obrigado👏👏👍👍
Thanks
Good video but your pup guaranteed the like. #19
I thank you, and Ellie thanks you as well. Ride safe.
Shouldn't the Vulcan be upright instead of on the side kick?
It may be better to have it upright but at the time I didn't have any way to accomplish that. I now have a motorcycle jack that works decently.
On minute 7:40 in the video, how many minutes you stay with the bike on?
Just long enough to reach normal operational temperature, which will normally only take a few minutes. When you first start the engine it will idle high, and once it idles down it has reached operational temperature.
3:03 Did you have any problems getting that hex bolt out? On mine it's free-turning and not loosening at all
I didn’t have any issues at all, Brando. It may help it catch if you pull out on the plastic while you try to unscrew the hex bolt. Someone before you probably stripped it out. Best of luck with the project. If you haven’t yet, please subscribe.
@@themotorcyclegene It seems like it’s the rubber washer thing the bolt is screwed into. i’ve tried to grab hold of it to keep it still, but space is tight. I’ll see if pulling on the plastic helps; just don’t want to snap it lol
how much litre is your coolant
according to the manual, the coolant capacity is 1.4 L (1.5 US qt). I think I paid around $7 us dollars per quart.
@@themotorcyclegene would 1 litre be enough ? Or should I buy 2 litre for that
@@han436 I’d get 2 liters. It won’t take it all, but you will have enough to completely fill it, and you’ll have a little extra if you need to top it off later.
@@themotorcyclegene yes , how much km per we need to change it ?
@@themotorcyclegene English isnt my main language and I want to change my coolant myself watvhed this video twice , Did I understand true , let the old coolant out , cleaning with distilled water and vinegar rinsing it , then you make air pockets out of radiator by pressuring that big cable thing , then putting collant and warming engine while radiator cap is on for bubbles out ? is squuezing holes mots important , I dont want to mess with bike