Coolant changing writeup by Warchild...

[Animal Mother]

I used the search for a number of minutes, but could not find the writeup. Can someone please post it again?

Thanks.

Steve

[Fiona]

I used the search for a number of minutes, but could not find the writeup. Can someone please post it again?

Thanks.

Steve

http://www.cbr1100xx.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=21173

There is a link in that post to his write-up on the FJR site but I can't get the site to come up.

Maybe you'll have better luck.

[Animal Mother]

Yup, just what I needed. Thanks Joel

steve

[jambie]

Has anyone followed this write-up on a 'Bird? I'd like to do mine this winter, but I'd like some advance warning if there's a Blackbird-exclusive step that's left out, or a step that needs to be added. I guess my biggest worry is getting all the air out of the system...

Cheers,

Jambie

[Animal Mother]

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

[Zero Knievel]

Maybe I'm missing something, but what problems do people have with air in the system?

I drain, fill and flush, fill with antifreeze and water. Leaving the cap OFF, the run the motor to make sure the pump circulates the new stuff. Top off as needed. Wipe up any spillage. The system should syphon in any extra fluid it needs from the overflow tank, right?

No problems so far. :icon_think:

[Dion]

Maybe I'm missing something, but what problems do people have with air in the system?

I drain, fill and flush, fill with antifreeze and water. Leaving the cap OFF, the run the motor to make sure the pump circulates the new stuff. Top off as needed. Wipe up any spillage. The system should syphon in any extra fluid it needs from the overflow tank, right?

No problems so far. :icon_think:

If you get a large enough bubble it may drop the level and interfere with the siphon action. I check it over the next day or two to be sure.

Also, don't forget to get the new copper washers for the drain bolts.