Jambie,
I have followed it before with no problems at all. I'd have to double check, but I don't know if there is mention of the drain plug in the block in that article. In order to get all the coolant out, you need to remove the drain plug from the engine block. If you are not sure where it is, the manual will show you.
Getting all the air out is really easy too. Just follow the steps.
And make sure to have a wide/big enough catch for the coolant that comes out! Especially when you are blowing it out. Personally, I rigged up a contraption that covered the drain, and focused it better into the catch pan, that way it would not splash everywhere.
Ohh, and have the manual nearby just in case. And make sure to protect your tank and everything else from the coolant (as mentioned in the article)! I took the rad. cap off a bit too soon on one occasion, and a bit got on my tank. I have never moved so quick in my life to get it rinsed off Thankfully, no damage was done :icon_pray: So when it says to let the bike cool down, you really need to heed(sp) that warning.
Its also fun to cruise for a few with the right and left sides off. She looks good partially nekkid You may also need a new clip or two when you put them back on. I needed one for the lower left connection.
When filling the overflow, I also had a family member fill it from the top (slowly) while I checked the level from the right side. It is much easier that way in my opinion. I also flashed a little light on the tank to see the fluid better.
That is about all I can think of
Steve