How-to Flush and Change Motorcycle Coolant | BikeBandit.com
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- “Change your coolant every 2 years or 24,000 miles.” That’s what the manufacturers usually tell you, there’s a lot more to it than just that!
In this video, we go over the differences between coolant and anti-freeze, and who should actually use what based on the climate where you live. Then we show you the full process of cleaning the entire cooling system on your sport bike with a mild acidic solution, then flushing it out and replacing it with fresh new coolant.
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Aaron, this is the best step-by-step instructional video I have ever seen; great job! This made me an instant fan, now I will look at all your videos and shop your site first before I go elsewhere.
Thanks for the video. Super helpful!
I really like this method. I was an auto mechanic for 7 years and I've never seen anyone use distilled vinegar to clean and flush a cooling system. that was actually a really cool tip.
Fun and simple...
Thanks!
I was in the middle, try to clip the hose without flushing. And then, the clip wouldn't want to clip anymore. I was taking a break and look at videos more efficient that the one's I've look. I fall on yours.
I'm glad that I bought the right coolant before.
Thanks again
That was the best flush video I have found. I was prepping for the track where no glycol is allowed...I used distilled and Purple mixed ....38 ozs distilled 4.5 ozs Purple. I did the overkill triple flush. Fan came on at 220 and sitting idle stayed at 218 2006 CBR 4fi / ... Overkill , but it was first flush with used bike.
1 owner 12,200 miles. Spectacularly clean. Thanks for the video...GmanJet #62
Thanks for the comment. Glad to see that our tech pieces are helping people out.
Thank you. Very helpful.
Excellent step by step video. Really leaves nothing to question. Most videos show only the coolant change. Really nice to see the flush added to the steps.
Makes sense. This video was the best one on this topic. Thanks for your effort.
Excellent video bros. Just got my first liquid cooled bike and this video was extremely informative. Thanks.
+Rafe Kalkis Thanks for the kind words! Some look at the info we put in our videos and think it's overkill because they already know the small tips and tricks, but there are many that don't and then there are people, like you, who've never owned a liquid cooled bike. Great thing is that these tips even apply to anything you own that is water cooled. We're glad that we were able to help you and hopefully you keep coming back to support the Bandit.
Great video, all the info I need and it was fun to watch. All the best guys 👍
Thanks +Swamp Valley ! It was our goal to make a fun yet informative video for one of the most basic maintenance tasks we need to do on our motorcycles. If you haven't done purchased your parts yet, enjoy 10% off your next order at BikeBandit.com when you enter promo code CZcams10 at checkout. std exclusions apply. Also we hope you've subscribed to our channel because we've got some great reviews and even more informative how-to's coming down the pipe.
On a GoldWing there is always about 3/4 +/- of a quart that remains in the system after draining. I flush with 2 quarts of new coolant and dispose. Also if coolant contains silicates it can be death to the coolant pump. Best to check owners manual for ingredients known to cause damage.
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best video on coolant change /flush.great job guys.
+freddy fuss Thanks Freddy! We appreciate the comment and really try to give as much information to make your services as simple as possible.
Great info Bike Bandit, just did my Suzuki GSXR600 this morning...
Thanks -- very educational -- and fun!
U know the vid is easy to follow when they use your exact same bike
Matty YFZ I agree! I have a 2012 YZF RAVEN! GREAT VIDEO I LOOK FORWARD TO FLUSHING MY SYSTEM!
@@retrorider-NYC aye! Same here
you are a good artist as well
thank you for the info--very informative
+Ron Ator Hey RA,Thanks for the props on the video. We appreciate you watching them, and for your business. You remembered to subscribe to our channel, right?
Brilliant tutorial. Simple and explained everything. No need for the "silliness" at the beginning.
Yup,I have to agree with Apocalyps here! I mean,when it comes to "how-to" stuff,I admit,I LIKE it to be interesting,but NOT to the point where it turns Ridiculously STUPID!!! If I want to watch THAT,all I have to do,is flip-on ANY "reality-show" on tv! Love the rest of the video though! And Yes........I'm "Subscribed"! Lol.
+D.T. Baker ,,I,.
Hello there I’m wondering if you can tell me the bolt specs for the stator cover in Gsxr750
2006
Awesome video btw
Thanks in advance
Thanks for the guide! Doing mine now while watching this on my R6! :)
+Jorge Stevenson Hey JS,Good stuff. We're glad to help. Thanks for watching our videos, your trust, and your business.We appreciate your support very much. You remembered to subscribe to our channel, right?
+BikeBandit I don't have a heavy bike like this but a KTM 390, Who to change coolant in that? Also the bike is heating a lot after it came back from the first service.
Hey Aaron just wanted to say if I need ANYTHING for my Vulcan it comes from Bike Bandit. Great bunch of folks.
+steven j Hi Steve,Thanks for your business. We appreciate it. Ride safe out there. BB.com
Excellent video. Thanks very much. It’s concise, entertaining and well produced. And useful too, let’s not forget that. Turns bike DIY into Mission Possible.
Thanks +porticoman! When we do them, it is our goal to make the How-To videos informational and easy to follow. Thanks for your feedback and please enjoy 5% off of your next purchase with BikeBandit when you enter Promo Code at checkout. (std exclusions apply) Also do us a favor and subscribe to our CZcams channel so we can continue to create videos like this. Thanks!
Hey, i have a question. I have a light green coloured coolant currently on my bike. I just got this new coolant that has a much darkee green color. Theyre both suposed to be green. Is it ok to mix them?
You know the best vids are good audio good video and know your terms. This is a professional vid. Wish I could find more like this. And a solid voice.
Thanks for the great words Gary! That really means a lot. We try to put great effort into our videos to make a quality product that is informative, professional looking and entertaining for our viewers. It's comments like yours that make us want to get better with every video. Are there any subjects that you'd like to see us tackle that we haven't already done?
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Helpful and funny thanks guys!
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Just a quick adendum: The top-down hose direct flush has its own reason of existance.
When some parts corrode or really big flaky deposits appear (particularly in old bikes that haven't run that much or just bikes that have been sitting for a while), it is preferable to use this approach, as forcing those flakes and deposits in an anti-gravity way by running the bike may have them clogging up your system, particularly in smaller diameter tubes and parts. In some cases, it may even damage the water pump, and this can be a bummer if you have just replaced it.
It even saves you time and distiled water, particularly if you know the bike well and are able to do this whilst by-passing the thermostat, so you get the whole circuit. Although if you do this with tap water, I'd recomend flushing it at least once with distiled water before you put your coolant.
I followed all your steps but when I reattached the overflow tank and filled it, coolant started coming out of the hose that leads to the bottom of the reservoir tank. I have a 2003 Honda car 954rr... pls help
Amazing video friends.kisses from Greece.
you have to remove the swing arm on the cbr 1000th to get to the reserve tank lol. I just got a siphon vacuum hose from h.f. which works great. don't have to disconnect any hoses
Thanks! Useful!
Hi there... this is very informative, thanks for such a great video. I am in Africa and as usual, we do have hot weather. Is it necessary to mix the coolant with distilled water?
It depends on the coolant you buy. Some comes in a concentrated form that needs to be mixed with distilled water and others come premixed so it isn't needed. It varies by manufacturer so its best to just reed the label and see if it calls for dilution.
Great video.
GREAT VIDEO! VERY SIMPLE & TRUE STEPS TO FOLLOW &
Thanks Luis, glad it helped!
Can i do this on dirt bike ?
can i use other vinegar? can't find distilled one in Portugal
Great vid bro.. I was entertained
Great how-to specifically for how to flush before going with engine ice - just what I was looking for
Help please. While blipping to get rid of the air bubbles (wasn't able to get rid of all of them) I noticed that as the bike got warmer the coolant was rising to the point where it almost spilled out had I not killed the engine. When the bike cools down the coolant starts going back down again.
What I'm worried about is after I cap it off and while I'm riding, what if the coolant rises again with the cap on it and the pressure would build up and something disastrous can happen.
Do help please.
26 degrees farenheit or Celsius?
Is distilled white vinegar same as Alcohol vinegar? Where I live we have only this Alcohol vinegar that is clear colour, other ones are like apple etc.
Also, this one has 9% acid.
I thought on the final step when "burping" the air out of the system, the radiator cap should be off to let the trapped air escape? It's what I've seen in some other videos. Should the cap ALWAYS be on every time this video says turn the bike on?
Find the bleeder screw on your bike and leave the rad cap on.
Great video! Entertaining and Detailed, I couldn't ask for more. Thanks
2 questions how do you make a 50/50 mix of distilled water and vinegar to flush out the system ? Is it as easy as pouring half water and half distilled vinegar in an empty soda bottle like shown in the video ? Also is this mix safe for aluminum engines ?
Hi, would you please do a video for flushing coolant on 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS? Thanks, Neil.
Hi Neil. Unfortunately, we don't have access to every vehicle so we can do individual how-to videos but the procedure for this should be the same across the board. Each machine may have different drainage points or air bleeds though. The best suggestion would be to consult your service manual to see. Thank you.
Thank you for your video when the motorcycle is cool with the thermostat allow you to put that distilled water and the coolant in . In other words, will it go from the cooling neck straight to the radiator?
thanks! awesome video, super helpful
+Big Foot Glad you enjoyed the video and that it's a help. We do our best to create content that is informative for customers that might not know all the little tips and tricks. You're a subscriber right?? Enjoy the ride! BB.com
I am a subscriber now! thanks again
No problem and thanks for following the Bandit. :)
2008 r1?
I noticed you don't mention whether you put the radiator cap on during flushing and after adding the new coolant?
Can i do this process with a goldwing, 1986. 1200A, aspencade
My understanding is that white vinegar and distilled white vinegar are different. Is it ok to us white vinegar to flash the water system of a motorcycle?
How to flush out coolant on a 2006 Honda VTX1300R ?
Excellent and we'll explained!
+si clarke Hey SC,Thanks for the kind words on our video. We appreciate you watching them, and are glad that you found it educational. Feel free to subscribe to our channel for more how-to videos. Ride safe! BB.com
simple. thanks
Hey Aaron great video. Very informative by the way. Just subscribed also. I ride a Kawasaki Vulcan 750. My repair manual mentions bleeding the system of air while slowly filling with new coolant. I use Engine Ice Btw. Any advice would certainly be appreciated.
+steven j Hey Steve, No need to do anything different from what your manual says because you're using Engine Ice. EI just uses different chemicals than traditional coolant. The procedure is the same. Thanks for watching our videos and the question. Enjoy the ride. BB.com
Thanks Aaron. You've been very helpful my friend. God bless and be safe when u ride.
Hi Guys, Out of all the coolant changes on CZcams this one is the most professional one I've come across it give me confidence to do it myself.The only question i have - Distilled white vinegar l can not find it, searched all major supermarket and auto stores, All we have in Australia is white vinegar and Glitz Green Cleaning Vinegar ,can on of these be a replacement for distilled white vinegar or are they it ????? distilled water can be found but we've got a shit lot of demineralised water, I've been told that they are the same??
+REPSOL CBR Hey R-CBR,White vinegar will work just fine, as will your AUS de-mineralized water. Here are the details...The term "distilled vinegar" is something of a misnomer, because it is not produced by distillation but by fermentation of distilled alcohol. The fermentate is diluted to produce a colorless solution of 5% to 8% acetic acid in water, with a pH of about 2.4. This is variously known as distilled spirit, "virgin" vinegar,[8] or white vinegar, and is used in cooking, baking, meat preservation, as well as for medicinal, laboratory, and cleaning purposes. Distilled water is simply water that has many of its impurities removed through distillation. Distillation involves boiling the water and then condensing the into a clean container. Easy as that.Thanks for the kind words re: our videos. We're glad that you find them informational and educational. You remembered to subscribe to our channel, right?
+BikeBandit , Thanks for the quick reply and thanks for your help, all crystal clear. Would like to see your version of how to do a front brake fluid flush. L
ove the comedy parts. REPSOL CBR------- SUBSCRIBED
great video
+mark Williams
Hey Mark,
Thanks for the props on the video. We're glad you enjoyed it. We appreciate you watching our videos and the business. You're a subscriber to our channel, right? Ride safe. BB.com!
subscribed :D ...something i don't get: normal riding temperature is one thing(75 celsius), and the fan starting is like many degrees hotter (104 celsius)until wich one should i wait?
+JonTV Hey Jon,Thanks for subscribing. We appreciate the support. Re: which temp you're wanting...what you're doing is waiting for the thermostat to open so as to fully open the system, circulating the coolant from within the engine block into the radiators as well. Each bike is different, as are their thermostats. You should be able to check your manual and find the numbers on your personal bike. As an rough idea, think that most thermostats begin to open around 180* and are fully open at about 200*-205*. Hope this helps.BB.com
Little confused. Appears you drained out all the old coolant (approx 2.5-3L) and then used just 2L of distilled water/vinegar mix. This is safe to have so little fluid in the radiator? Many thanks, in advance.
Do i fill the overflow when i am doing the flush?
Here's some more details to watch for...Some of the stuff was overlooked burping and tighten cap otherwise boiling overflow ...also be SURE your fan is kicking in at bout 220. Be sure to know the specs for your BIKE so if it's 38 oz out be sure 38oz goes back in. If you are going to the track NON BASED Glycol Royal Purple with straight distilled has been working read directions 2 oz per quart of distilled so a 12 0z bottle would be good for 3 flushes most bikes. 11$ a bottle 1$ for a gallon of distilled...ONLY use this if you are track riding in case of overflow... anti freeze is like oil on the track will be hard to clean. AND IT FREEZES SO DUMP IT BEFORE FREEZING WEATHER UNLESS YOU LIVE IN A WARM AREA WITH NOTHING BELOW 32 F. If you can't get to the overflow tank ...try a shop vac and a piece of small fuel line duct taped into a makeshift hose, and try sucking it out. I tried it... it worked ...otherwise you may be removing your tank more fairing etc...Remember the green stuff is anti freeze not anti over heat. Be sure the pump is strong , fan is working and the dumpflush is fairly clear...and for all you guys and gals that forgot what a gallon and a quart is 64 oz is a gallon ...how many quarts in a gallon...4... 2 quarts is 32 oz how many ozs of Purple per quart? 2... Antifreeze 50 50 mix...buy the 100 percent mix and mix your own otherwise you are paying for half water in a 50 50 jug...year getting ripped off.
Great points Gary. Thanks for the comment and additional advice.
i need help with my Suzuki Boulevard M50 cooling sytem
+Adeyemi Toluwani
Hey AT,
I know that we're not in your garage, but what seems to be your issue. Feel free to ask us anything you like. Thanks. BB.com!
Really helpful. Like the humour too. Not that -26 anything is in our temp range, but do you guys talk in Farhenheit or Centigrade?
+Neil Bain
Hey Neil,
Thanks for the props on the video and we're glad that you found them helpful. The humor is free of charge. As far as the temps go, we're going by Fahrenheit. We appreciate you watching our videos, the support, and your business. You're a subscriber to our channel, right? Ride safe. BB.com!
should i use engine ice coolant on ktm duke 390
yes
Did you have to put the rad cap back while running the engine on the last part? Some say you don't put the cap for 10 mins idling.
We leave the cap off,,,it seems to help with air bubbles.. giving the air an escape....sort of like burping the system. But every setup is different and it may help or not.
Why only fill it between the L and Full like? Why not on the Full line? Im working on it rn
My water expansion tank is empty ( is this normal ?) .. radiator has got water and my bike doesn't overheat ..should I be concerned
I have a 2011 triumph Daytona 675, last time I took it for a ride, the coolant was boiling and spilling out of my ride.
I tried riding it back home and the engine was overheating to the point where temp light came on, pulled over, let bike cool for hour and half, got back on hwy, within 10 mins, high temp light came back on- towed bike home. any ideas or suggestions. thanks
Dave Almeida water pump might be shot,meaning no coolant moving through bike
Dave Almeida Dude the same exact thing happened to my 675R today. I bought a whole new radiator cuz of this.
Mine also was shooting out from the radiator head
I laughed so stupidly hard at the Jurassic Park reference
+madkilljoy thanks for the comment. we like to throw in a little humor to the videos and that clip seemed fitting. to show our appreciation for you taking the time to comment, please enjoy 5% off your next purchase. Enter CZcams5 at checkout and discounts will be applied (std exclusions apply)
when you are working the air out of the system, do you put the radiator cap on while letting the system run or leave it off?
I'd love to know the answer to this one^^^ too!!! As I noticed he didn't whatsoever mention ANYTHING about is the cap ON OR OFF during this entire process!?!?
105rogue .....burp I heard.....
Some of the stuff was overlooked burping and tighten cap otherwise boiling overflow ...also be SURE your fan is kicking in at bout 220. Be sure to know the specs for your BIKE so if it's 70 oz out be sure 70oz goes back in. If you are going to the track non Glycol Royal Purple with straight distilled has been working read directions 2 oz per quart of distilled so a 12 0z bottle would be good for most bikes. 11$ a bottle 1$ for a gallon of distilled...ONLY use this if you are track riding in case of overflow... anti freeze us like oil track will be hard to clean. AND IT FREEZES SO DUMP IT BEFORE FREEZING WEATHER UNLESS YOU LIVE IN A WARM AREA WITH NOTHING BELOW 32 F. If you can't get to the overflow tank ...try a shop vac and a piece of small fuel line duct taped into a makeshift hose, and try sucking it out. I tried it... it worked ...otherwise you may be removing your tank more fairing etc...Remember the green stuff is anti freeze not anti over heat. Be sure the pump is strong , fan is working and the dumpflush is fairly clear...
thanks.
Where are the drain coolant plugs on the Honda VTX1300R 2006 motorcycle
Hey SV,
Usually only one drain, on the engine block, at the base of the water pump cover. Not sure exactly where on the VTX's. Just check your manual and it'll tell you the specifics re: where's the drain bolt, torque values upon closing up the system, quantities of fluid, etc. Thanks for watching our videos and the question. You're a subscriber to our channel, right? Ride safe. BB.com!
What's the scientific reason to flush the cooling system w vinegar? other than to clean or flush cooling system n yes I'm new at this just got my first bike lol
Vinegar is acidic, it helps to remove limescale, rust, and other solid particles inside your cooling system, but vinegar itself may attack the metal parts of your system, so after using vinegar, do not wait for hours, you need to flush the system to remove the vinegar. Flush it with water, then you can fill it up with the coolant solution.
After the cleansing step, do you have to flush it again with distilled water or you can add the coolant right away?
+NiRMALCARES Hey NiRMAL,You don't have to, but if your system is already been opened, and flushing coolant is something you do every other year, the extra step just makes it just that much cleaner inside. It takes a little extra time, but the frequency of the job makes the extra time pretty insignificant. Thanks for watching our videos and the question. You remembered to subscribe to our channel, right?
How do you get the rest of the air out of the system? Is their a valve to open to "Burp" the closed system of all the air..or..?
Many bikes will have multiple ports on the cylinder or cases to open and help purge any air. I'd consult your owners manual to see if you have any that we haven't covered in this video.
How long does it take for the fan to come on? I was running it for 40 minutes until the radiator hoses were hot to touch, but I gave up as the fan didn't come on.
There is a problem in your thermostat
This is the best vidio that shows me on how to do it
is prestone flush ok. it's main ingredient is sodium citrate...... vinegar is acidic.
Great video, thanks! Are you supposed to put the flushing agent into the coolant reservoir too, or just the radiator?
I would say it won't need it since it's just a plastic container technically unless it's really dirty then yeah just to clean it up but if not it's fine
Can you use white vinegar instead of distilled vinegar?
2:55 It states "white vinegar". Distilled H2O.
Many people have told me to top it off to the full line. Is that bad?
No youre fine. Just make sure its between the lines.
Is this the same for dirtbike
jeremiah stogryn Hey there JS,Yup, the procedure is the same. Thanks for the question and for watching our videos.You remembered to subscribe, right?
I dont even own a Yamaha and I love this video well done.
Thanks for the positive feedback! Aaron had the Yamaha so we used his bike as an example but this goes for pretty much every bike out there street or dirt in case anyone was wondering.
Engine running temperature is set by the thermostat and not 20deg cooler by some promoted brand of coolant!
Hey Aaron. It's me again. So sorry to keep bugging you. Question. Need to change my plug wires on my 06 Vulcan 750. Could I use those 8mm Accel wires or should I stick with OEM NGK wires. Any advice buddy?
+steven j Hey SJ,You're not bugging us at all. This is what we do. Helping people have fun on motorcycles!When it comes to electrical things, I'm a fan of OEM. Already the right length, with all fittings and connectors facing the correct direction, proper gauge wires, etc.Accel makes a great product, but their universal kit would be something that I'd use on a custom machine that the OEM didn't make a set for. Thanks for the question.BB.com
Thanks again Aaron. Your advice and great knowledge has helped me tremendously. God bless brother and be safe.
Funny, liked your skits.
on average how long does this normally take?
+the goog Hey Goog,If you take your time, and wait for things to cool down before you proceed, maybe a couple of hours. Set aside a little time one day and do it. The job is not hard, but does take time. Just remember that you're dealing with a hot liquid and scalds are no joke! Safety first. Think of it this way. Water that is just 156* will cause a third degree burn in one second, and you're dealing with coolant that is well over 200*, so please take your time. Do not rush this job.Thanks for watching our videos and for your business.You're a subscriber to our channel, right?Ride safe out there!BB.com
Is it true that the system automatically burps itself? I've heard that it does and that it doesn't. Obviously I don't want to be riding around with air in my system O.o
I really did like this video and I definitely will be looking up more how to's from you guys as needed.
yes, but it can take some time and it depends on the type of bike you have. some engines have multiple spots for you to bleed air from the cooling system. you open up a bolt passage and bleed the coolant through very similar to bleeding brakes. You can usually reference your owners manual to see if you need to. Thanks for the great feedback!
The Video was Posted on my Birthday So Cool !! ....high asf tho lol
Brilliant. Now, to find something productive to do while I wait...
So my question is this: If you use vinager and distilled water to cleanse, and then flush the agent out, how do you know that you've gotten all of the agent out ?
+Stefan Harnesk great question. If you have any question as to whether or not the flushing agent has completely been removed, simply do an additional flush to ensure that it has been completely evacuated from the system. Thanks for watching and commenting. To show our appreciation here is 5% off your next order when you use code CZcams5 at checkout (std. exclusions apply)
Will do, thanks !
How come you didn't Burp the system to insure getting all the air bubbles out of the system
heywood jablome Hey HJ, He did. That's the second step where he starts the engine and let's it get back up to temp. We just didn't put all of that in the video, but Aaron mentions doing it.
Nice drawing!
coolant air duct bolt on a suzuki intruder
Yea doing this to my bike I just got
+Darrel Dean good idea. One of the first things I do when purchasing a used machine is go through all of the fluids and basic maintenance items. Regardless of what previous owners claim they've done in regards to upkeep, you never know until you see for yourself. We're glad that you've enjoyed this How-To video and hope that you've subscribed..... You did subscribe right? To help you with your flush, here's 5% off of your next purchase at BikeBandit when you use PromoCode CZcams5 at checkout (std. exclusions apply) Thanks and keep it on two wheels!
The comedy wasn't bad. No problem for me
might be a PITA but to flush it out efficiently I'd remove the thermostat to ensure the block gets completely flushed and drained.... replace thermostat before filling the cooling system with coolant
Bigg Sean808 you just have to run it hot enough to where the thermostat opens. removing it would be overkill/much more involved on some bikes