Hey Van! If it’s not too much trouble, do you think you could possibly do another video like this, but for road use? IE, using actual coolant instead of water and skipping the steps intended for track only such as removing the fan. I have a 23 R7 and have done most of the mods and maintenance myself, mostly with the guidance of your videos, but I use my bike for commuting and city/highway riding, not track. I am a bit past 7k miles and I think I’m due for a coolant change, but I don’t want to waste any coolant if possible as it’s expensive, and I’m also concerned about how much to use and getting the hoses off without damaging them
Sorry, this bike has now been converted to track use only so we will not be able to do that. End of the day all you need to do is to perform the same steps we show you here. You will need about 1/2 gallon of coolant to get the job done. - Van
Ever done a V-twin like an SV650? I swear it's a 4-page process to get the air out of the system. Running the bike and leaning it left and right while blipping the throttle. These parallel twins are SO easy compared to that! lol
I have been using this same process for a long time now and have found it to work on every model I have tried. To be fair I have not done an SV650 but I would still expect this to work on that model. - Van
When you use a bike on the track only you remove the radiator fan to increase the airflow across the radiator and reduce the weight of the bike. With a track bike you are never really in a position where you are sitting still for any period to time that would require a fan to keep the bike cool. - Van
If you are concerned after the first ride let the bike cool all the way and check the level in the radiator. It is important to note if your cooling system is functioning properly if the system is low it will draw coolant from the overflow reservoir. - Van
No, if the system is just low you do not need to drain before adding some coolant. If the coolant level is low you will also want to check for leaks. - Van
Hi STG-Crew - one question: I've got cooling hoses made of aluminium on my race bike. The only rubber part are the ones which are plugged into the radiator. Is there another way to get the air completely out of the system. Unfortunately the GSX-R 1000 L7 hasn't got a vent bolt. Best regards Chris
You can fill the system and leave the cap off to let gravity do it's thing for a few minutes. Top off the system, install the cap and run the bike to operating temp. Once you have done that let it cool off and recheck the level. - Van
Hey Van! If it’s not too much trouble, do you think you could possibly do another video like this, but for road use? IE, using actual coolant instead of water and skipping the steps intended for track only such as removing the fan. I have a 23 R7 and have done most of the mods and maintenance myself, mostly with the guidance of your videos, but I use my bike for commuting and city/highway riding, not track. I am a bit past 7k miles and I think I’m due for a coolant change, but I don’t want to waste any coolant if possible as it’s expensive, and I’m also concerned about how much to use and getting the hoses off without damaging them
Sorry, this bike has now been converted to track use only so we will not be able to do that. End of the day all you need to do is to perform the same steps we show you here. You will need about 1/2 gallon of coolant to get the job done. - Van
Ever done a V-twin like an SV650? I swear it's a 4-page process to get the air out of the system. Running the bike and leaning it left and right while blipping the throttle. These parallel twins are SO easy compared to that! lol
I have been using this same process for a long time now and have found it to work on every model I have tried. To be fair I have not done an SV650 but I would still expect this to work on that model. - Van
I don’t get it, why do you remove the fan?
When you use a bike on the track only you remove the radiator fan to increase the airflow across the radiator and reduce the weight of the bike. With a track bike you are never really in a position where you are sitting still for any period to time that would require a fan to keep the bike cool. - Van
Got it. Thanks man.
Let’s say you get an air pocket but don’t realize it. How to identify and what plan of corrections do you have?
If you are concerned after the first ride let the bike cool all the way and check the level in the radiator. It is important to note if your cooling system is functioning properly if the system is low it will draw coolant from the overflow reservoir. - Van
So if I just need to add ani freeze do I need to drain and flush then fill it up to the line?
No, if the system is just low you do not need to drain before adding some coolant. If the coolant level is low you will also want to check for leaks. - Van
Hi STG-Crew - one question: I've got cooling hoses made of aluminium on my race bike. The only rubber part are the ones which are plugged into the radiator. Is there another way to get the air completely out of the system. Unfortunately the GSX-R 1000 L7 hasn't got a vent bolt.
Best regards
Chris
You can fill the system and leave the cap off to let gravity do it's thing for a few minutes. Top off the system, install the cap and run the bike to operating temp. Once you have done that let it cool off and recheck the level. - Van
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