Coolant Change

[oldmanaz]

Just like to share a bit of maintenance I like to do at every oil change.

As a bit of preface, I am an auto mechanic and like the sight of clean fluids. Working on my NC is much easier than the cars I see each day.

When I change the oil every six months or 4,000 miles I like to use my MityVac fluid evacuator to suck out the coolant in the radiator through the cap opening. Refill it with the coolant the Honda tech's use. Get it free from them.

Maybe I am being too preventative in the maintenance program, but it is easy and doesn't cost me really anything.

The cooling system doesn't take that much and I feel if keep the fluid fresh flushing won't be necessary.

 

[BerndM]

What percentage of the total cooling fluid do you think you are getting with the suction method?
Probably not 100%. Or
Good idea using the MiteyVac

 

[Beemerphile]

Or you can just dump it when you remove the radiator to check the valves.

 

[Agent]

Oldmanaz, if an ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure, then you are in for a long and happy relationship with this little bike.

 

[oldmanaz]

What percentage of the total cooling fluid do you think you are getting with the suction method?
Probably not 100%. Or
Good idea using the MiteyVac

Service Manual lists the capacity just under 2 quarts. I would guess that it was just under a quart.