drain bolt for collant ?

wfoduck · July 29th, 2012, 11:54 AM

Well I had a bolt vibrate loose on my exhaust mount . Figured while I'm replacing bolt I should wrap header and fill rad with engine ice . I pulled the small Allen bolt in the lower rad and the oil cooler to get the heat shield off front header. I got around 2/3 gal of coolant drained . I think there is still more in there but can't find low point to drain it . Someone please help I NEED TO RIDE !

zvez · July 29th, 2012, 01:22 PM

If i recall, it's .61 gallons of coolant. Don't forget your reservoir which holds a couple hundred ccs.

The best way is to get one of these LINK : Amazon.com: UView 550000 Airlift Cooling System Leak Checker and Airlock Purge Tool Kit: Automotive

I've been using for a number of years. Not having the vacuum thing, you can flush with plain water to get most of the rest of the coolant out. As I recall engine ice is ok with water, but doesn't like antifreeze.

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Originally Posted by wfoduck

Well I had a bolt vibrate loose on my exhaust mount . Figured while I'm replacing bolt I should wrap header and fill rad with engine ice . I pulled the small Allen bolt in the lower rad and the oil cooler to get the heat shield off front header. I got around 2/3 gal of coolant drained . I think there is still more in there but can't find low point to drain it . Someone please help I NEED TO RIDE !

Gunny Fitz · July 29th, 2012, 02:02 PM

Very good question. Got my Cox Radiator Guard which requires I remove the thing to mount this item, ughhh, not looking fwd to this!

zvez · July 29th, 2012, 02:12 PM

you have to remove the radiator to mount the guard!??! Ouch!

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Originally Posted by Gunny Fitz

Very good question. Got my Cox Radiator Guard which requires I remove the thing to mount this item, ughhh, not looking fwd to this!

wfoduck · July 30th, 2012, 12:54 AM

Thanx, I flushed with distilled water then tipped bike to get more out of the lower rad. Should be good now .

July 29th, 2012, 11:54 AM	#1
wfoduck Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: syracuse n.y. Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 I Ride: kx450f & 1199 panigale	drain bolt for collant ? Well I had a bolt vibrate loose on my exhaust mount . Figured while I'm replacing bolt I should wrap header and fill rad with engine ice . I pulled the small Allen bolt in the lower rad and the oil cooler to get the heat shield off front header. I got around 2/3 gal of coolant drained . I think there is still more in there but can't find low point to drain it . Someone please help I NEED TO RIDE !

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July 29th, 2012, 02:02 PM	#3
Gunny Fitz Senior Member Joined: Mar 2012 From: Washington, DC Posts: 1,452 Thanks: 228 I Ride: Panigale Tri-Colore	Very good question. Got my Cox Radiator Guard which requires I remove the thing to mount this item, ughhh, not looking fwd to this!

July 30th, 2012, 12:54 AM	#5
wfoduck Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: syracuse n.y. Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 I Ride: kx450f & 1199 panigale	Thanx, I flushed with distilled water then tipped bike to get more out of the lower rad. Should be good now .