How To Change The Coolant In Your Honda CB1000R Motorcycle

Here we show how to properly change the coolant in a 2019 Honda CB1000R Neo Sports Cafe motorcycle ...a part of your regular maintenance at the 3 year mark.
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0:00 Introduction
0:06 Motorcycle Coolant Change (on a 2019 Honda CB1000R)
0:10 Place motorcycle on a flat, level surface
0:19 Remove the seats
0:42 Remove the tank cover
0:45 requires 5 mm hex key
1:50 Remove the fuel tank front mounting bolts
1:54 requires 10 mm socket
2:14 Lift and support the fuel tank
2:26 Remove the radiator cap
2:50 Coolant capacity: 2.75 litres
2:56 Tilt bike upright to get maximum drainage
3:05 Properly dispose of used coolant
3:16 Install the drain bolt with a new crush washer
3:33 Use only recommended coolant
3:44 This machine took 2.4 litres
3:49 Add coolant up to the filler neck
3:56 Remove the radiator reserve tank cap
4:04 Add coolant to upper level line
4:16 Shift the transmission into neutral and start the engine
4:24 Let idle for 2 to 3 minutes
4:28 Snap the throttle 3 or 4 times
4:33 this helps to bleed air from the system
4:39 Stop the engine
4:43 Top up coolant to filler neck
4:48 Install the radiator cap
4:59 Check coolant level in reservoir tank
5:12 Reinstall fuel tank and tank cover
5:31 no torque specified
5:41 Reinstall tank cover
6:29 Reinstall seats
6:48 Final check
6:58 Bring bike upright to check coolant level
7:06 Remember to check the level again after your first ride!

[@DevonSpittleREAL]

I don't even have a motorcycle at the moment. I'm still happy to watch 👍🏻

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks, Devon!

[@straightup1234]

Great step by step video , been searching youtube for spark plugs replacement on this bike honda cb1000r

[@HienPham-hk9yj]

Thank you very much. It makes the attempt easier and more feasible now. I’ll do one in the near future

[@paulhorton5594]

Brilliant thank you for the clear and suffice information .

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks, Paul.

[@carlosjimenezlira605]

Excellent and very detailed video. Can you please make one showing how to tension the transmision chain?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

When we get to that, we'll definitely make one and put it up for you. Thanks for your comment.

[@soldiers303]

mine is due for a change. thank you for this. so simple

[@3ftDeepChannel]

You’re welcome, Alex. Good luck.

[@JuanBiker_94]

hello, very good video, thanks for your effort

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks, Juan.

[@SAVEOURSOILS_AU]

Thank you!

[@hamadalkandari362]

Great job, hopefully more like replacing spark plugs

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks, Hamad.

[@gurunair841]

Very detailed video, do i really need to drain the resorvoir tank or just the drain bolt and fill the radiator with fresh new coolant and only top up resorvoir

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Well, you should get out as much of the old fluid as possible. The more you get out, the more effective (and less corrosive) your coolant will be.

[@AlessandroRabbiati]

Thank you for the video, i have only a question about the expansion tank, when do you drain the coolant fluid also the expansion thank became empty or i need to do something, thank you so much

[@3ftDeepChannel]

If you have the same model and year, follow the same procedure as I show as this is following the instructions in the service manual (i.e. without draining the expansion tank separately). Good luck.

[@jonathandennis442]

If I'm just draining the coolant, do I still need to access and remove the radiator cap?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Well, you’ll need to put the new coolant in somehow … :)

[@jonathandennis442]

@@3ftDeepChannel for winter storage purposes. Storing the bike with empty coolant tank for more than a couple months at a time was recommended in the Honda storage guide.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

This is true …if you’re going to store your bike for more than six months. If you do so, make absolutely sure that you can’t possibly ride it until it’s refilled (or you’ll destroy your engine). So the answer to your original question is “no”, but it’ll drain more slowly and may need a little “burping” by rocking it side to side and back to front occasionally. Good luck.

[@jonathandennis442]

@@3ftDeepChannel thank you!

[@kamranahmed5773]

Can we use any type of coolants?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

No. It has to conform exactly to the manufacturer’s specification.

[@frankykei100]

Why need change a new coolant? Because coolant of reduced performance?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

It will not affect performance. Coolant needs changing because it degrades overtime and can be destructive to your engine. It’s part of the regular maintenance schedule.

[@carlosjimenezlira605]

How often should the coolant be replaced? My CB1000R 2018 has 15,000 km.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Every three years.

[@vladimirspopovs6056]

how to set the clock?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

The procedure is a bit tricky. I suggest you download the Owner’s Manual for your machine. They are available for free on Honda’s website.

[@vannip2370]

Hi I did the same process but something went wrong…. Right now the temperature goes up the 100 degrees celsius and doesn’t go down… the fan start and don’t switch off. Only if I ride the temperture go down and the fan stop. What i wrong?? Now I scare to burn the engine!!!

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Are you absolutely certain you used the right coolant mix?

[@vannip2370]

@@3ftDeepChannel Thanks for answer me soon, yes I bought the honda pro coolant….

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Sounds like either your thermostat is stuck in the closed position. Either that, or you didn’t put enough coolant in. Make sure you put the correct amount of coolant in the system. Good luck.

[@vannip2370]

@@3ftDeepChannel you Think I have to drain all coolant and repeat from the begun?? The bike is young….

[@3ftDeepChannel]

No, I wouldn’t do that. I would rock the bike from side to side vigorously and see if there are any air bubbles in there and then confirm that you are full of fluid. I still suspect you’re low on coolant.