Heya Guys,
I changed the coolant on my bike today
Oh what a fun job that was, (just awkward trying to get the tank off)
Anyhow From the workshop manual it says that the rad and expansion tank should take 2.3L of fluid.
I'm pretty sure mine is topped up correctly but i didnt even get 2L of fluid in.
Just wondering whether this is right or have i done something wrong ?
On a seperate note,
I did notice that the expansion tank was blocked up with sh*t and had to poke something through the bottom hole, to clear it.
Would this have damaged the bike in anyway? Im not sure how long its been like that.
Coolant Change
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Re: Coolant Change
The reason it didnt take more was thats from bone dry to full, when drained out the engine will still have a small amount in it.
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Re: Coolant Change
Oh right,
Thats ok then panic over
Still need to get out for a ride, as when i finished changing the coolant it decided to start raining
Thats ok then panic over
Still need to get out for a ride, as when i finished changing the coolant it decided to start raining
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Re: Coolant Change
when you do go out for a ride, remember to check the level when you come back. there's bound to be a bit of air in the system that'll come around with some good bumps, so it might need topping up
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Re: Coolant Change
Oh right so would i Check that from the Expansion tank under the seat or would i have to top it up again from the rad cap underneath the bloody fuel tank ?
Just such a pain to have to strip most of the bike down to do it.
Just such a pain to have to strip most of the bike down to do it.
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Re: Coolant Change
I take its an H model then? Yes, top it up at the radiator cap and check the expansion bottle for good measure
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Re: Coolant Change
Yeah its an old H model,
I take it from that comment they decided to put the rad cap somewhere a little more accesible on the L's
I take it from that comment they decided to put the rad cap somewhere a little more accesible on the L's
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Re: Coolant Change
Yep, right beside the frame underneath a cover that's only attached by three screws
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Re: Coolant Change
hehe i did a bit of a double take at "expansion tank under the seat..." before i read rob's comment about H model.
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Suzuki DR800 - bouncy
1978 Suzuki GS400 - PROJECT RETRO RACER!
Kawasaki GPz500S - for sale soon
Honda CG125 BR-J - in bits