| Author | Message | ||
     Spectrum |
So has any one figured out our found documentation on draining and flushing the coolant? | ||
| Smoke |
not sure of others. remove r/h radiator cover, disconnect overflow bottle attach screws, disconnect r/h radiator attach screws, remove cap on over flow bottle and radiator and dump fluid into catch can. loosen and reposition upper hose clamp at r/h radiator to water pump and wiggle hose off radiator catching fluid in catch can(bucket). grab water hose and prepare, start motorcycle and catch remaining coolant, put water hose in the pump inlet previously removed and continue until the clear, clean water is the only thing coming out of the radiator. at that point leaving bike running, remove water hose and shut off bike when water stops draining from r/h radiator. reassemble the hose, radiator and overflow bottle and add the appropriate replacement mixture. Start the bike again looking for leaks and letting the system circulate the coolant mixture. reservice as necessary, reinstall radiator cover and go for a ride. tim | ||
| Red_raven |
See here... http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/337607.html?1209000509 | ||
| Ratbuell |
And as posted in the other thread, that is the drain. You can ID it by the copper crush washer. | ||
| Spectrum |
Thanks that's what I was looking for! Red_Raven now that you've been running it for a while, hows the Engine Ice working out? Are you still seeing reduce temperatures? | ||
| Red_raven |
Spectrum...I switched to Engine Ice, because it was a requirement for STT trackdays. The bike is running in the 163-180 degree range and I think I am quite satisfied. For comparison purposes, my old Tuono was running in the 180-206 degree range...quite a bit hotter, yet a smaller (998cc) engine with an identical to the 1125R rev limit. With the stock coolant, the 1125R was in the 170-195 range, but I haven't had it out in days hotter than 80 degrees. My overall feel is that the 1125R cooling system is quite efficient, given the displacement of the engine. The addition of Engine Ice further complements this and reduces the operating temperature. This doesn't mean you get reduced heat emanating from the engine, especially when stuck in traffic...but it is a small price to pay for the feel of a bike and engine whose pulse is synchronized with your heartbeat. So to answer your question directly...no, I am not looking to reduce temps any further. I believe I have achieved a happy solution of both retaining an antifreeze coolant (unlike Water Wetter) and reducing operating temps. |
