How-To: Motorcycle Coolant Flush (2009 Yamaha R6)

[@Jimlist9]

Man you've given me life back I fought a heron addiction I got 6months clean and all I do is ride my gsxr and watch you're vids you don't know the difference you've made I want to thank you so much

[@vicpnut1]

Hope u still good ,riding is a drug in itself imo.

[@cruiserbrewser]

also, after you add the coolant, run the bike again to allow coolant to flow and fill the empty areas. then check it again and top off. if you dont, you will run the risk of overheating due to not enough coolant. also, when running it, leave the rad cap off until it starts to boil. cut off the engine and put the cap back of. allows the system to burp air bubbles out.

[@chaseontwowheels]

Cruiser Brewser Thanks for that added info man!

[@cruiserbrewser]

+chaseontwowheels no problem. I found out the hard way once. Haha

[@MrBurgandy25]

Another easy way that I use on my 09 1125r is this; drain coolant, fill with distilled water, remove coolant return to radiator hose and route it to a container, with bike running add distilled water to the radiator as fast as it comes out the return hose. This will thoroughly remove all coolant. Then do this same process with your choice of coolant. I prefer Motul motocool factory line to engine ice, the specs are better.

[@steventripp2981]

Another way to get air out of the system is to put the radiator cap on and shake the bike back and forth vigorously, then take the cap back off, do this until your coolant level stops dropping in your radiator. It's called burping the bike. Certain bikes (like mine) either have the bleeder screw in a hard to reach place or don't have one at all. Air in the system will damage the water pump over time.

[@tschilling7333]

Exactly what I was thinking. I'd almost bet after you run the engine for a few minutes and fill the coolant ports in the engine block that you could fit the rest of that jug of coolant perfectly. Do this before you put all the fairings back on so you can fill the overflow reservoir since it should pull from there to keep the radiator full.

[@SuperGamerGuy24]

Man 5 years later and you’re still helping newbs like myself. Amazing detailed video man :)

[@carters2]

A good tip for filling the system back up. Pump one of the coolant lines with your hand by squeezing and releasing several times. This will force any remaining air out of the system and will allow you to top off the radiator. After a couple squeezes you will notice the coolant level in the radiator will drop.

[@Auctor137]

I like these How To's. I've got a Yamaha Thundercat from '97 and haven't changed the coolant since i bought it nearly 2 years ago. I wasnt sure about this whole cycle "put dest. water in, turn on, let it run out, again, then coolant...." and my bike runs just fine... But now i saw how to do it and its very simple, i'll do it in the coming weeks, good job chase.

[@xlaimuxllt]

You should of ran bike after refilled since there is likely air in cooling system and overflow tank will need topping up.

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Good job mate, very comprehensive. One thing you maybe should have added is that you should run the bike for a bit after adding the engine ice then check the fluid level again because it can sometimes have a few air bubbles in there.

[@maddog8911capt]

A key note, he used pre-mixed engine ice. If using concentrate you must mix with distilled water to proper levels, refer to your owner manual.

[@adamwilson8559]

I appreciate how you've put together a solid instructional video with a bike that's been absolutely trashed. Good work :).

[@JoshIsNotBrilliantTv]

I love these how to videos, simply because im learning more about my bike as you do them!

[@OfficialLILV]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I heard the Engine Ice will clump up if mixed with water or other coolants. Double flush with distilled water...got it!

[@brandoncarroll5783]

Absolutely enjoyed this video please put out more like it for people who aren't engine savvy

[@RandomGuyComments]

Older video I know but this just saved me. Basically a friend of mine overheated my bike because he's not used to liquid cooled and his is air-cooled. He's been practicing with my R6 bc his is a 500cc and needs mine for his full license test. He ran the coolant dry. I went to fill it up but Yamaha made it so I can't see the fill line and have to take off the fairings just to access the reservoir just to drain it. At 2am after the gym, in the dark. What a pain in the ass. I just now saw how it was emptied. Damn. Rip. Ah well. Next bike is going to be naked. I love the look of fairings but they're annoying. A Gixxer has 1 panel. Mine has 4 and 99 bolts. Thanks Yamaha Edit: Just saw how you can drain it out of the bottom of the bike. I had taken my reservoir off the bike and poured out coolant until the full line. Then reinstalled. Plus all the fairings.

[@OHMAudioChannel]

Good stuff Chase. I would recommend adding in a step to rinse out the reservoir with some distilled vinegar to clean out any scale/sluge that may have collected in there. Just pour some in, shake it and rinse out with water. Look forward to seeing what's next for Holly.

[@WarBeardMotoVlogs]

I love the How-To Videos! Even though it's a different bike than my ZX6R it does give me the general idea of how it works. And to do a flush and let the bike run. Thanks Chase!

[@lizcoz4714]

I cant believe your bike still runs/turns on, more durable then i thought they were. like even though itll look like crap, it will still get you where you needto go, as is.

[@fedexairbus]

Yep. Definitely like it. Keep the how to vids comin. Good job. It can only help you become a better mechanic and learn what works from other people who may have a more efficient or cost saving way.

[@xXFastFingersXx]

Hi chaseontwowheels, great video but 1 thing worries me. When the engine is hot (as shown in your video), I would personally wait a few hours until the engine is completely cold. Because replacing the hot coolant with cool air runs the risk of cracking your head or some other damage. As an engineer I know rapid cooling of aluminium and other alloys is really bad in ANY engine.

[@xXFastFingersXx]

DirtRider500R Yeah I agree it will be linear, but you have to take into account people from cool climates, like myself (UK) with a low abient temperture. Assuming the coolent hasnt been cooled and stood in open space we can assume it will be the same temperture as the ambient air. 20 degrees C would be the average for summer time here in the UK, less in other parts of the world. I'm not trying to be a "smart arse"or a "know it all", I just dont think its good advice dumping fresh coolent into a hot engine. No matter how good the grade of alloy, it will cool a lot quicker than it is intended to. This is called quenshing in engineering.

[@woodychelton5590]

Good note man

[@MartinTodd]

love your tutorials man. good blend of basic info without treating audience like plebs

[@javamac10]

Good job on the how to. Keep them comin. Interesting how different the process is between bikes. Mine has to be drained at the water pump and at the radiator, along with using thread sealant when replacing the bolts, then you have to "burp" the hoses when re-filling with coolant...

[@HeroofSomething]

Although I don't yet own a bike, I find this video thoroughly interesting! I do want to see all the videos to bring back holly, as I'm sure a lot of others do too. Keep it up Chase!

[@AquidneckRider]

Only thing I could suggest would be to squeeze the radiator hose as you refill it. This will help push out any air bubbles in the system. Not sure if you did this but it wasn't mentioned so that's my 2 cents. Otherwise..Good tutorial.

[@kafoure93]

Don't forget to cycle the system again by running the bike and leaving the cap off of the radiator. This will let out and air pockets in the cooling system. If you don't it can cause the engine to overheat.

[@jayfizzle5721]

Legit how to video. These are my go to vids cause I trust your skills. Keep ridin strong

[@zbangin749]

Bleed the the radiator cooling system with the radiator cap off and a funnel in it with little extra coolant sitting in it. As the engine runs the extra coolant bubbles as air escapes and the coolant fills in. Idk if the r6 or motorcycles in general have a way of doing that by itself lol but thats how i do it on my car and thats how its done on other cars. And FYI to those asking if its bad to mix a higher water to coolant ratio, its not. WATER IS THE BEST WAY TO KEEP YOUR ENGINE COOL but chemicals and additives in coolant are designed to keep it from freezing in extremely cold temperatures.

[@Ohmz2000]

Luke Tabayoyong I was gonna say the exact same thing about bleeding the air out, if you don't sometimes the bike will hiccup and overheat a bit.. And about the water being mixed in, that's true, but engine ice works best in the mix it comes with, dropping your engine temp by up to 10 degrees, if you mix it with too much water it dilutes it more .. I'm from Texas, so I need all the coolness I can get lol..

[@gsx-rrider842]

Do more of these videos pls.Now is the perfect time for them , when you'r rebuilding your motorcyclre :)

[@stealerskey]

your how to videos are awesome. Really informative and entertaining. Very helpful when I'm learning about bike maintenance and not wanting to spend money to take it into a shop, it's good to know how to do it yourself. I have a red 07 yamaha r6. two thumbs up !!! I love you yummir6 motonosity and all the other motovloggers.

[@MadMaxV]

wouldnt you circulate the engine ice coolant too? as you did with water? because once starting the bike it completely flushed the old coolant out and now theres water there, so wouldnt you need to flush the water out using the new coolant? because somehow i dont know about you, but i wouldnt want to keep any water in there mixed with my coolant.

[@SimpleVillain]

coolants are a mix of 50/50 antifreeze and water lol. a little bit extra water shouldn't be that big a deal. it would probably raise the freezing point and lower the boiling point by a few degrees tho

[@BayouChilehead]

How-to videos would be a great addition to your channel!! I've burnt my wrist before from a radiator that cooled for over 30 minutes....not fun!!

[@djlancer88]

Not really a big deal and just leaving a comment to comment but in my fz6 manual I think it says to make sure the overflow is inbetween the High and Low marks when cold. Thanks for the video.

[@phatrides222000]

don't put the cap on until you are finished. as the coolant drops, add fluid. once the air is out the level will stop dropping.

[@alltheworldisyours]

I know how to tear my engine apart and rebuild the entire thing already. I just like Chase's soothing voice is all ;)

[@codykosmerick6646]

I really enjoyed your format! Since I am new to motorcycles, I would really like to see an oil change. I think you will have something with How-To videos here :) Keep up the good work!

[@kawilifezx10r23]

You have come a long way bro.

[@HeroRR]

I like the how-to videos :) You should take some of the money we sent you and replace that two bros exhaust with something better

[@halfblindmotonut]

Keep up the how to maintenance vids. Just bought my 1st bike.

[@zaneslavin638]

it would be awesome to see more how toos. especially being a new bike owner.

[@Nielsdm]

just remove the lowest cooler hose, its way faster and easier. And after you filled it, start it up and the cooler lvl will go down a bid :D Nice vid btw, its still helpfull

[@grdv10]

You kinda forgot the step to make sure there is no air in the coolant system. I don't know if this particular bike handles that on it's own but I know there's plenty of other bikes that don't. I usually squeezed the hell out of the hoses on the bike until there weren't any bubbles coming out of the radiator cap.

[@Kevindeuxieme]

grdv10 Running the bike should take care of that, especially if you put the expected amount of coolant in. Doing it manually doesn't hurt, though.

[@rickt2419]

This particular bike will circulate the air bubble up & out of the radiator in the the expansion tank (as its radiator's physical opening/cap is way higher than the highest point of the engine). But remember to let the engine cool completely (I generally let it cool over night then open the radiator cap to top off with coolant and refill the expansion tank to the Full mark). As you and Kevin mentioned, squeeze the hose won't hurt either.

[@hespinobc]

How often should we flush this system, every year, every two years? The "how to" videos are very useful, thanks.

[@Sawboyjr]

Hey man yeah can u keep up with these how to videos cuz I would like to learn like all the maintenance work to keep my bike running smoothly with out having to go to the shops all the time

[@TriniRogue]

How-To on a motorcycle is very interesting to me so i say keep em coming man i'm enjoying it :D

[@gunslingerjbk]

Great vid man, keep up the how to vids, good luck on the rebuild!

[@lukeschaeffer2551]

Why didn't you drain the way the manual instructs - disconnecting the hose directly to the right of the screw you removed? Seems to be the lowest point of the radiators circulation, so there'd likely be a lot of sediment you're not getting rid of by removing just the bolt you've suggested.

[@Dkflying1]

Definitely prefer "how-to" videos. Everything else out there doesn't have as good of quality as this 👌🏼

[@SammyOnAYammi]

Good how to man!!! I also changed my coolent this year! When I re did my R6

[@sigve0189]

ok, so you gotta fill the radiator up and then fill up the coolant bootle to the middle. correct?

[@rammuay85]

I love how to videos! Especially when it's on the same exact bike that I own! Good shit! Thanks Chase!

[@ToNice4u20]

Yes more DIY vids. Helps others looking how to do the job and not pay them damn rip off bike shops.

[@mritititit]

But didn’t leaving that drain plug in the drain stop any chunks that may have been in there?

[@sivonparansun]

What is that song at 1:50 its epiccc

[@JayzBeerz]

Did you run it after you pull the coolant in so it can fill the entire system then check it?

[@pidro46]

I just filled to under the full line on reservoir tank. then the radiator. radiator did not fill? did I do it backwards? on yours you have left over from filling your radiator and then filling up your Reservoir and you still had some left right now if I pour it into the radiator I'm not going to have any left and I don't think it's going to fill it.

[@pidro46]

Nevermind​, I have my changes and finished up. Thanks man!

[@MotoVader]

are those Race Railz ? minus the aluminum pucks?

[@dobysmith639]

What about the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator?

[@devinconner6465]

The second step (the one u skipped) did u leave the bottom bolt off and poor threw or did u put it back in and start the bake again. Loved the the vid as i always do

[@Em17henry1]

I know this is old but how often or how many miles do I change the coolant?

[@alancontreras1362]

Does the ammount of liquid raise/lower once the bike is turn on/off?

[@jasonbruno7811]

How many times are you suppose to do this to your bike? Once a year?

[@bdagger99]

Why do you need distilled water? or is it not needed, but you prefer it?

[@Youngsoldier93]

I like these how to vids :)

[@pioneercaddy]

Good job shoulda recorded when the reservoir fluid started going into the engine ...amazing view!!

[@chicosuave2966]

what mileage on any bike should you do a coolant flush i.e. CBR 600rr b/c my manual doesn't say? open to suggestions,my bike has 8,500 miles...I did like the how to video,def should do more like them.

[@TheZewec]

Really good video! :) Please do more How To Videos. I'm learning ALOT :)

[@briankeith757]

I have a 2015 r3 and I can't find anything on the coolant change but I came across this one and im hopeing it's about the same .....about how often do you do this maint. ?

[@codboroks97]

Does the owner's manual not say anything about changing the coolant?

[@KevinT707]

How many degrees cooler does the engine run now with the Engine Ice?

[@TheMototerrestrial]

Just curious. Was all that stuff that came out why you flushed it? How often do you flush the coolant?

[@calipapenfuss3576]

I like the how to videos! Even tho i dont have a bike.

[@mmitch03]

Chase, I know it is a little late to ask this but, how come you did not use 50% coolent and 50% water. Is it ok the use all the engine ice and not to half it with water? I want to use it on my 2009 R6S and appreciate your opinion. Thank You.

[@thesurge8191]

Good shit!!! Keep them coming!!!do all bikes!!! More damn it more!!!

[@DashingBrunnetteVlogs]

You do a great job on these types of videos :) always helpful, good vid! :)

[@lukewebster6237]

Just wondering, does anybody know if shorty levers are universal to any bike? Thanks

[@tripline3691]

Is all of the engine ice the same product

[@aquezada305]

I’m doing this after winter 👌🏾thanks nice video

[@D4NI3LGONZALEZZ]

Dont you have to run the bike with the cap open to burp any bubble in trapped inside? I know its like that with a car but maybe its different for a bike

[@chevycam169]

Yes

[@ericp8671]

With it empty?

[@D4NI3LGONZALEZZ]

No, if its like a car, you fill it as much as you can first, then you run it and let it burp any bubbles out and fill it more as needed. never run any vehicle without any coolant in the system

[@Lifted_TrailBoss_910]

Luv the how to videos brother keep uo the good work an cany wait for holly to get back togather

[@nikkolaus]

Love the How-To videos..

[@michaelgallagher2376]

What really speeds it up is letting it run and get nice and hot. Then take the radiator cap of using one swift twist.

[@mikochee5053]

Michael Gallagher instructions unclear, 3rd degree burns were obtained

[@mikochee5053]

Lol

[@alexortega196]

hey chase quick question how did u get your supermoto legal in ga I'm looking at getting a wr450f and Makin it into a street leagl one any tips man thanks

[@fireworkslord13]

Love the how-to vids keep them up

[@demik1553]

Will this work on a 2012 R6

[@megafish45]

Should you clean out that resoivior if it looks dirty inside

[@Kenzofeis]

Good idea, perhaps a cleaning of the whole system if there is a lot of dirt. Some will use tap water and it creates dirt.

[@rolando0151643]

can i use Prestone 50/50 prediluted antifreeze/coolant on my yamaha r6 ?

[@brandonnixon7105]

Yes, but i highly recommend using engine ice

[@mac21alexful]

Keep em coming, extremely informative.

[@Dugemz]

How long time engine was running with fans on?

[@NohbdyThere]

Definitely would love more how to videos.

[@dylanandersen9318]

SOCKET. It's a socket Chase.

[@chaseontwowheels]

Dylan Andersen lmao, you know me. I can't call anything by it's actual name.

[@VegetaWinning]

Is that a two brothers exhaust?

[@1xr]

YOU FINALLY FIXED YOUR BIKE :D :D :D NOW WE CAN RIDE TOGETHER!

[@chaseontwowheels]

1xr Nope, still fixing...but soon!

[@TheOptimuspringles]

love the how to videos ! keep em comin!

[@vicpnut1]

Is that a fz1 in the back ? If is it’s funny cause I was searching flushing coolant for an 09 fz1…

[@vicpnut1]

Ohshit I see it’s an enduro or dirt bike 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@dustindrhouse]

Very good video I watched it just to double check how it was done after I flushed mine perfect

[@markusryan9424]

keep them coming with the how to videos.

[@mm3x]

Did you order your fairings from Monster Fairings?

[@chaseontwowheels]

Maitreya M You will find out in time. ;)

[@MotoVirus]

***** yaaaay

[@davidjones9587]

+chaseontwowheels ok good

[@Halliden88]

Love the how to video, great video as usual! Thanks

[@Mattschindig]

What about the air bubbles you forgot to mention.

[@eddierose8059]

Hey Chase, you notice any drop in engine temperature with the Engine Ice?

[@hallon2wheelsxp647]

Please keep on doing the tutorial videos how to do it good for us and good for you and good for us to see how it's going

[@Rocknium1]

Amazing video, more of these are coming right?

[@humblehostile7946]

Beautiful machine 🥺