My bike is 8 months old, and has about 1400 miles of riding on it.
I don't work with the bike , I just use it for riding the trails, no real hard riding,
do I have to change my engine coolant anytime soon ???????
There is still lots in the reserve Tank.

 

Yes

 

I recommend changing it after the first year of use, then every 2 years after that.
Coolant over time (2 or 3 + years) becomes acidic, and will eventually cause radiator problems. Also, it will lose the water-pump lubricating properties it had. Time will affect this more than miles driven. For example, on my CaseIH 685 tractor, they recommend changing coolant every 2 years or 2000 hours, whichever comes first.

Farmr

 

Thank's,
Whats is the easyest way to drain the coolant, and the easyest way to fill it back up ???

How much coolant would it take to fill it back up ???

Is there a special brand of coolant to use ??


Thanks

 

The quickest way to drain the coolant would be to loosen the clamp & unhook the bottom radiator hose. The little drainy things seem to take forever, and sometimes don't re-seal properly.

It should take a little bit over 1/2 gallon. Fill the radiator (you have to remove the front rack & center cab cover) then start the engine. While idling, keep your eye on the radiator. Eventually, the water level should start to go down. Add coolant until the level stabilizes. Put the cap on, and be sure the reservoir is to the full mark. Putt around, shut off, and let it cool. Re-fill the reservoir, and keep an eye on it the next couple rides because the level may drop if there is still an air pocket in the system.
Not sure how it is on the HO, but on my Xplorer, there is also a bleed valve on the cylinder head that you loosen when you are first filling the radiator, to help let the air out. Keep it loose until coolant flows out without bubbles. On my machine it is the only bolt on the cylinder head that has a recess for a phillips screwdriver on it.

Be sure the coolant is labeled as safe for aluminum (most are anymore) and the low-silicate stuff is supposed to be easier on the water pump seals.

Farmr

 

Thank's


Duane
Newfoundland , Canada