Replacing engine coolant - SV650.org

08-02-06, 12:55 PM

Is there any easier way than to remove the whole front cowling to replace the coolant? It makes a simple job much more complicated.

BillyC · 08-02-06, 12:55 PM

There is a drain bolt on the side of the water pump, on the right hand side of your engine.

08-02-06, 12:59 PM

but to fill it up, i need to remove the cowling?

BillyC · 08-02-06, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by robchester

but to fill it up, i need to remove the cowling?

Ah, yeah you might - but that's not what you asked

BillyC · 08-02-06, 01:12 PM

Oh I suppose you did... be thankful that you only have to do it once every 2 years.

Sid Squid · 08-02-06, 01:36 PM

You only have to take the right side panel of the fairing off.

08-02-06, 01:50 PM

I'm due for mine to be changed and was looking here and noticed the right side fairing is to be taken off, is that to get at the pressure cap and is it necessary to remove the pressure cap to refill the coolant,

I know it sounds lazy but my local shop suggested £40 all in for a brake and coolant change but am tempted to try these myself

Sorry for being a numpty but slowly getting the hang of this spannering business,

Sid Squid · 08-02-06, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmiccharlie

I'm due for mine to be changed and was looking here and noticed the right side fairing is to be taken off, is that to get at the pressure cap and is it necessary to remove the pressure cap to refill the coolant?

Yes, and yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmiccharlie

I know it sounds lazy but my local shop suggested £40 all in for a brake and coolant change

That's a good price, does that include fluids? As long as you're happy to work on your own brakes they're both easy jobs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmiccharlie

but am tempted to try these myself

Sorry for being a numpty but slowly getting the hang of this spannering business.

Join the club.

08-02-06, 02:18 PM

Yes the £40 Quid is inclusive of everything,

i'm happy at trying got a little bleeder kit and all the bits just being first time kind of reluctant - hope you understand

and the coolant doesnt seem that tough, just need a big hose for flushing it all out and draining,

northwind · 08-02-06, 04:55 PM

If I could get my brake fluid and coolant done for £40 all in, I'd take it, even though doign the work myself is no problem. Excellent deal.

08-02-06, 12:55 PM	#1
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	Replacing engine coolant Is there any easier way than to remove the whole front cowling to replace the coolant? It makes a simple job much more complicated.

08-02-06, 12:55 PM	#2
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	There is a drain bolt on the side of the water pump, on the right hand side of your engine. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

08-02-06, 01:12 PM	#5
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Oh I suppose you did... be thankful that you only have to do it once every 2 years. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

08-02-06, 01:36 PM	#6
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08-02-06, 01:50 PM	#7
cosmiccharlie Guest Posts: n/a	coolant change I'm due for mine to be changed and was looking here and noticed the right side fairing is to be taken off, is that to get at the pressure cap and is it necessary to remove the pressure cap to refill the coolant, I know it sounds lazy but my local shop suggested £40 all in for a brake and coolant change but am tempted to try these myself Sorry for being a numpty but slowly getting the hang of this spannering business,

08-02-06, 12:59 PM	#3
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	but to fill it up, i need to remove the cowling?

08-02-06, 02:18 PM	#9
cosmiccharlie Guest Posts: n/a	Yes the £40 Quid is inclusive of everything, i'm happy at trying got a little bleeder kit and all the bits just being first time kind of reluctant - hope you understand and the coolant doesnt seem that tough, just need a big hose for flushing it all out and draining,

08-02-06, 04:55 PM	#10
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	If I could get my brake fluid and coolant done for £40 all in, I'd take it, even though doign the work myself is no problem. Excellent deal. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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