How To Install A Motorcycle Coolant Reservoir - Chopper Style!

Many people have been asking the best way to do this. So here it is! The TJ Brutal Customs UCOR or (Universal Coolant Overflow Reservoir) is a great way to clean up the overflow cooling system for bikes that have a coolant over flow tank. This sleek stainless steel option, not only functions great, but also greatly improves the look of the cooling system. Watch as TJ quickly takes the stock coolant overflow tank out of a Honda VT600, and mounts our UCOR tank in this fun install video. If there is something you'd like to see us do comment below and we will be sure to throw it in the mix! Thanks for watching, DO FUN SH!T!
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List of tools needed to do this job:
- Tiny Flathead screwdriver
- 3/8's drive stubby ratchet
- 1/4" drive stubby ratchet
- 10mm socket
- 10mm deep socket
- 6" 3/8's drive extension
- Crescent wrench (adjustable wrench)
- Hose cutting tool
- (optional) - Hose removal tool
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[@derekv275]

This guy made me fall in love with my Shadow Ace😊 !

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Thank you! I appreciate that! Means a a lot

[@dltank]

Same! I love my little 750 ACE!

[@lovieuru]

Same here

[@guitarforlife238]

I bought a shadow a few months ago and fell in love with riding recently thanks to tj I equally fell in love with working on my bike even when things don’t go right I remind myself it’s all a learning experience and am excited to see where this bike goes after a year of constant tinkering

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

That is awesome!🍻

[@user-wm2cv9um6w]

you are amazing,im never getting rid of my honda steed.in fact u are the reason im gonna bob my bike,.all the way from cape town south africa.your videos rock

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

🍻

[@anthonychavez3742]

I emailed you asking for instructions, you email me back with the instructions I bought your tank followed your instructions. Looks awesome and got rid of that ugly f--king tank. Awesome video. Thank you.

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Glad we could help ya out!!!

[@PaulsMotoZen]

You mentioned recycling, and I am all for recycling, this is why I reuse dinosaurs in my motorcycle.😁

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

hahah

[@Covert_Op]

Love that hes still fuckin with them shadows

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Loooooooooong time haha

[@johnwatkins7111]

I did the same thing on my 02 Sabre but I used a stainless steel water bottle and painted to match my bike. 🤘🏻

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Nice!!

[@themillionairehairstylist]

Boss of builds. Hands down

[@miguellquintana9234]

just installed mine thanks man!

[@xIIxpetey454xIIx]

Awesome video. Could you do a video on cleaning up the radiator cap area next? To get rid of everything in that area?

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

well i would but you cant get rid of everything in that area LOL! its pretty necessary.

[@artieshell9205]

Should we put any coolant in the reservoir prior to finishing?

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

You can fill it about a third of the way.

[@Johnnierabbit]

Hey can anybody redirect me to the best video for a visual on what to plug and what not to i just bought the velocity stacks for my dual carb 92 shadow vlx 600

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

There's several videos on this channel that cover that! Start with the 4 part easiest carb rebuild series!

[@monitoroverwatch8413]

what are the sizes available on motorcycle hoses?

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Hello! We are so sorry but that is not information we provide.

[@wlfxgvng4759]

Hi TJ currently building my steed. Before I purchased my bike the previous owner had removed the reserve tank. I’m running a dual carb. Where would the fuel lines from the gas tank run to the carbs? Cheers for the videos all the way from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Id suggest watching this series to familiarize yourself with the dual carbs - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYqveIqOlN6SrJo

[@johnjwade]

Awesome vid man! Couple of questions. Any pro/cons to using teflon tape on the cap and nipple threads? Would the install be any different on the VT750C2B? What about reusing or replacing the hose clamp(s) on the hoses attached to the UCOR nipples? Ok thats three questions. Thanks in advance!

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Thanks for the comment! No need for T-Tape. the tank isnt pressurized. theres an actual HOLE in the cap sooooo teflon tape for the threads is a waste of resources. install is virtually the same on other bikes. not sure what you mean by reusing or replacing the clamps? you dont need hose clamps on them because, again, the tank isnt pressurized.

[@johnjwade]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS Thanks for the reply! I was asking about spring clamps on the hoses as they were there before. Thanks again!

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

@@johnjwade you don't need any kind of clamp on the hoses going to the ucor, i dont like re-using old hardware so if i use a hose clamp, its new, and stainless.

[@claudioelias8285]

Besides the looks, is there any other reason to replace the stock tank? Thanks for the video by the way.

[@skyjac92]

One bonus is once the stock overflow tank is removed, gives you a nice low spot to move your battery to.

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Great question! Yes, the stock tanks can crack, and hold sediment that gets sucked into your system, theres a ton of hose going back there and removing the stock tank drastically simplifies the system which means less propensity for failure!

[@claudioelias8285]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS I hear ya, my biggest interest in do that exchange is for something much simpler than your explanation here. Man I do hate the fact that my Shadow 600 bottom chassis is uneven and that stock plastic tank is actually below the chassis and on the way to lift my bike with my flat jack.

[@hunteralthoff6239]

Would this work on a 2009 Yamaha vmax ?!

[@CrimsonSyxx]

Will this work with a shadow spirit 1100?

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Yessir!

[@brodiebiggs8102]

Great video, I already bought this and installed, but on the right side of the bike. Does it matter which wide it is mounted to? Is it best on the left side?

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

sometimes it hangs to the right, sometimes to the left, 😂its a personal preference, so long as its below the thermostat youre good

[@brodiebiggs8102]

and thats why youre awesome!@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS

[@elijahjames5308]

Hey TJ, is this available for purchase on your site?

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Yes it is - shoptjbc.com/products/the-ucortank-universal-coolant-overflow-reservoir?variant=3023157395469

[@ryancaswell8141]

I bought one of these off you in the Uk, hopeing to use it soon, I’m just curious after install how much coolant would we put in the bike ? Or should I just go off the factory manual? Thanks Ryan.

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

In a 600 its 1.7 qts of coolant and i put about 2 inches worth in the coolant overflow.

[@ryancaswell8141]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS thanks for help ive gone to install the tank today and ive miss placed the clamps and barb fittings, can you tell me what size clamps and barb fittings i need please tried to email support but not sure if its gone threw