How To Change Coolant : Honda VT1100

In this video I show you exactly how to change the coolant in your VT1100 as well as many other V-twins quickly and effectively.
There are some KEY updates from Honda when it comes to your bike's coolant that you will not want to miss as well as some very helpful tricks and tips that I cant wait to share with you all. ENJOY!
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[@Todd66]

One 5 year old video and you got me subbed up. Nice job

[@duganstitzel6990]

This video was the only correct resource on this topic for my bike, thank you sir.

[@DieselDoktor]

Just picked up a 1999 that has sat for 3-5years lol so I’m going through everything making sure I know all the stuff I need to take care of. Thanks for the video.

[@ToolDeals]

Same!

[@papashuk26]

Just picked up an old shadow and glad to find a channel that will help me wrench around on my bike! It's half the fun of owning one and it makes me feel more connected to the whole experience . Great videos!

[@TheMotorcycleMD]

+Papa Shuk I hope the videos build confidence in your ability to do good work! Ride safe!🤙🤙

[@natesilva3232]

Im glad to hear another Shadow owner ..if your gonna bounce on different bikes ..the Shadows not the bike you want but if you want a one time love 😂Shadow is a great bike ..i have 95 A.c.e. vt1100c2..and i cant stop smiling ..and hardly any money in it ..and taken care of regularly

[@bryangarner1886]

@@natesilva3232 Same man. I have a 98 1100 Aero and I just love the thing!

[@seatime674]

​@@TheMotorcycleMD I can get the Gallon of Type 2 Blue Honda coolant from the car dealership, can I use the same stuff for my Goldwing?? Thank u

[@d19375]

Taking my VTX out of storage after 2 years, your videos have been extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@patrickgarman5802]

I just got an 03. New to Hondas. Thank you so much for your walk-throughs.

[@tooljst8]

You can put the cap on a half turn and run the bike to bleed the air out as well.

[@cri8tor]

Please consider a tutorial on checking and servicing the water pump, thermostat and thermo switches. Cheers

[@smwest1978]

Just wanted to thank you for your informative videos. Keep up the good work 👏

[@TheBarryHughes]

Clear, concise walk through. Thank you so much!

[@ethanschutz6092]

I just purchased my first big bike it's a 92 VT 1100 shadow and well my glad to find your Channel your videos are awesome!

[@sleezymechanic]

Love your vt1100 videos. I've been wrenching on my bike for about 6 months now and I feel one with my bike now. I KNOW what's wrong with it if problems arise.

[@OjciecPadre]

got shadow 110 and going for maintenance before riding season. great wideo for new rider like me. thanks

[@ptbrakefield]

You are awesome!! I have to change my crossover tube o-rings, which requires draining the coolant. I know how to do that, but filling it was somewhat of a mystery. Thanks to this video that is no longer true!!

[@larryodell2531]

Just got ma a 1999 shadow Honda ill be checking in im love'n this ride Lad & I want to get to enjoy it at it fullest💪👑🍀

[@rogerpr364]

Thanks for this vid! Right on for my need!! With this clear coaching I'm ready for my coolant change on my 98 shadow spirit Cheer's from Montréal!

[@jasongarrettgibson4049]

...clear, conscise info, thnx Man.

[@thelogicallunatic6004]

Very informative!

[@VictorVegaMotoVlog]

I just made the chage to my VT750 2012 and It had the green coolant, awesome info bro, thank you for sharing the knowledge

[@TheMotorcycleMD]

+Victor Hugo Vega Very welcome Vic! Good on you for keeping things cool 😎🤙 ride safe out there brother.

[@cocknballz4409]

Excellent dude. Great advice. Direct and to the point

[@ShamanRamaCheetah]

Got a new 2004 honda shadow. Never had a cooling system. Thanks for this. Peace my dude.

[@CrpisC-ios222]

You do a great job on your videos , you are the bike Dr.

[@akbarhussain1767]

Hi there Cody,that's where I'm up to,flushing my coolant system on my Honda cbr 1000,I've never attempted this,thank you so much for the video,thats Awesome help my friend .

[@carmendeli3339]

Thanks, brand new cycle owner. It help lots!!!

[@jasongerhart3749]

Glad you had and made a great video,it was very helpful

[@pwb0511]

Really nice, please do a stator replacement on a 1100 shadow?

[@dustyroadsrider]

Thanks for the video, as usual very informative .

[@maingate690]

Great useful commentary.

[@chuckspeer2163]

Good info thanks

[@altonalexander5078]

Thanks for videos they have been very helpful.... I have 95 vt1100 ace that has been sitting for 6 years.... had major emergency back surgery which left my right leg paralyzed so bike has been sitting ever since. Leg strong enough to were I want to get back on the road. Tank is totally rusted and gas is varnish..... with ur help I have pulled carbs, drained oil, empty tank. Plan is to change all fluids, plugs, coat tank, new tubes & tires. Any suggestions as to best way to bring my baddy neglected baby back to life would be greatly appreciate! Really looking forward to getting a piece of my life back after a long, long struggle with many health setbacks along the way!!!

[@henryoquendo8428]

Good instructions...brake fluid would be great and changing out the brake pads thankx

[@vermhot]

Was awesome and very knowledgeable !

[@concrete981]

it's worth changing the coolant. there's always going to be slow traffic on a hot day......HOT DAY, COLD BEER!

[@CenobiteBeldar]

4:48 Bike: AHHHHHH, feels so good.

[@chitownhustla9941]

Thank you for this walkthrough. Appreciate it!

[@aleksandarlocmelis-manevsk1465]

Thanks! Very useful video!

[@user-ql2zd6pv1r]

Thanks, this was helpful. Do you put straight coolant into radiator or have a 50/50 coolant/distilled water mix?

[@Agent40oz]

Great Video. Thorough and explained very well. Thank You for this video.

[@michaelthompson2194]

Like you videos thank you learn alot Was wondering if i take the tank off how would i start the bike when time to top up the rad

[@nicokek7761]

Great job

[@adamlawrence3694]

Very helpful

[@robertchester5435]

Very helpful. But the instruction didn’t start til over 2-1/2 minutes in. But thank you

[@kenhart3885]

Good stuff, you must be a journeyman!!!!

[@skyline5354]

Great video! Can you do one on a thermostat change? My coolant is bubbling after a long ride so I’m guessing the tstat is getting stuck

[@toddboden972]

Can you show a video of how to take plastic trim by the steering column off. Thanks!

[@kennethischy3939]

Amen brother

[@ecrusch]

Always good info! Thanks Bro.

[@Nikerin89]

Good video

[@martindocherty7391]

I bought a '95 Honda vt1100, still has green coolant. Guessing it might be time for a change!

[@IDYLBERRY]

Hi Cody, I've been servicing my '05 Goldwing as much as possible. One of the tips I've picked up to remove the maximum amount of coolant is to use a leaf blower placed over the the top of the radiator fill neck to help remove the old fluid and distilled water. I have found that I don't have to replace the sealing washer every time but I do replace it every other time. Since I'm not in a rush I will leave the drain plug out over night to allow the remainder of any fluid to drain. One factory flaw I encountered was the recovery bottle was never connected to the overflow hose. It's been this way for 12 years and the first 2 times I had the coolant serviced at the dealer they failed to make the connection as the hoses are different sizes. I corrected that. Question, is there an interval in which the radiator cap needs to be replaced? Thanks for all of your professional how to videos you've posted.

[@TheMotorcycleMD]

IDYLBERRY Hey man, that's awesome that you have been able to service your bike in your own! I actually wouldn't shake my finger to hard at the dealer solely because that type of mishap is a rare one. I have personally never seen that before and the dealer I work at is one of the most well known Goldwing repair shops on the east coast of VA, so I get my hands on many! I have never heard of the leaf blower trick up top. I do however use a mity-vac brake bleeder with an attachment I made to plug into the bottom of the water pump to extract more coolant even than it's only about a cup or two after a full drain. To answer your question there is no service interval for the radiator cap. I personally (8 years in) have never found a problem that would suggest such an interval. However, over time I would inspect the rubber seal for the cap, if you notice cracking or dry-rot it wouldn't hurt to replace it. As I have replaced some on the GL1500s. Hope this helps! Ride safe!

[@Chris-yh6iq]

Where can you find replacement washers?

[@baltazar9865]

How about a video how to change rear brake pads on drum brakes cant find a video anywhere on a 2006 honda shadow spirit 1100 THANKS

[@mark_osborne]

Thank you ! I needed this :-)

[@chrissteelman9308]

Your awesome man thanks so much

[@derickwalker3684]

Thank you for the vids !!! Great info

[@axtaxt2964]

Thanks bro.

[@juanitad4762]

Great video, but I'm apprehensive about taking the gas tank off - I can just imagine myself spilling fuel everywhere. Perhaps a tutorial on how to do this step safely? Every video I've looked for on you tube has the tank miraculously already empty for removal or already removed for the main event.

[@TheMotorcycleMD]

+JB D Currently working on one for this bike! Be sure to subscribe! 🤙

[@shermanmichelle]

i actually did mine today and i removed the seat and the rear bolt holding my tank on and just pulled in back a cpl inches to get to the rad cap , tank was full and didnt spill a drop

[@johnbenson3954]

Taught me something, sure did!

[@ronaldprilaman8876]

Thank you so much

[@skyhawk089]

Cool great job

[@allseriousness]

you are an exceptional badass my good sir

[@TheMotorcycleMD]

You too man!

[@allseriousness]

@@TheMotorcycleMD I did this maintenance, the bike still works (lol), and it gives me confidence to do other maintenance and save money.

[@joelfrancis9495]

Great video, excellent information. Also, where can I purchase the mechanic shirt you are wearing? Thanks

[@MrNino44]

Thks for a great video

[@felipevillaroman6606]

How to check radiator thermostat and speed sensor of cb 400 spec 1..thanks papi...

[@B-Rad412]

I don't know if you even respond to this this post its so old...great video... No videos about coolant flushing on KZbin.... Just bought my first bike a 2003 Honda Shadow 750 has green antifreeze in it 😳😳.... Is it still safe to use the blue? Thank you 🙏

[@TheMotorcycleMD]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@dpratt1949]

So the tank comes on and off each time running the engine when refilling the coolant until the level is at the neck? Or is there sufficient gas in the system without the tank? Great video(s). New subscriber!

[@WheelsofSteal]

Great channel and video dude! Two questions please. If you do flush with distilled water a couple times. Do you use a new seal washer. That cooper or whatever that once a use washer is? And also, where do you buy those washers? Thanks for all your great videos. Almost revived my first Shadow ever. Peace!

[@krisasenov6978]

Yes use a new washer and they sell at most auto stores near you.

[@kenm423]

Awesome Thanks .

[@jonda9006]

How do u run it without the gas tank? I'm just learning, please tell me how to run it without gas? Lol once u tell me, it'll probably be a, duhhhh moment. Ty for ur great vids they are my guide to maintaining my own bike, at 63.

[@texasorginal]

Just wanted to say hey Thanks for all the great videos. People like me are always looking for that next big adventure and picking up vintages like the 1984 Shadow. So these vids are extremely helpful. +TheMotorcycleMD if your seeing this, another great video is who to trust with your bike when doing work that you can't do yourself. Here in Columbus, Ga, we have a Harley shop and a few others. So who do you go to? Is one place more expensive than the other. Do you trust Big Harley and their prices to get that type of quality of work...

[@mrnoedahl]

I heard you can use a 50 50 mixture of distilled water and distilled vinegar to flush the system. Is that a good idea?

[@Idonotknowthisman]

Don't have to remove seat or tank... If ya have small hands you can get it off...but thank you for the great video

[@jordanminnis6865]

I bought an 83 VT750 the fan is wired to a toggle switch, this may be a dumb question but if the toggle switch is off for the fan does the coolant still flow as it’s supposed to?

[@LA_Commander]

Took my CB1100 to the dealer to get some new tires on special. The "advisor" tried to upsell me on a coolant exchange service. My bike was literally parked right in front of him. It's air cooled by the way 😂

[@TheMotorcycleMD]

Really hope he wasn’t being serious lol

[@LA_Commander]

@@TheMotorcycleMD The sad thing is, he was....

[@LA_Commander]

@@TheMotorcycleMD New sub by the way!

[@Ray-ox6rj]

Thanks for the video. Gave me a great start. I have a 95 honda shadow vlx 600 that's been parked for a long time. Do you think I should flush system before replacing with new coolant?

[@4booie]

Thanks

[@yeahboy28100]

Maybe I missed this. How often should you change the coolant? About how many miles?

[@terryspence7609]

What's your thoughts on draining/ flushing the reservoir by removing Lower hose ? I going to try it then trickle feed antifreeze from top of the radiator. Very good tutorial videos, thank you!

[@nathanielkreeger3020]

What is your approach to holding the gas tank up while starting to bike After filling? That is my man concern! 👀👀 Beyond that.. glad video! I'm almost done with mine! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!🙏👌😎👍🫂

[@kyleglock1995]

Thanks.

[@simongrajczak3876]

Thanks for sharing and not skipping over some essential steps. I would also like to add that the Shadow VLX 600 has also a rear cylinder drain bolt. Does that bolt also need to be removed?

[@DiscreetNYC]

Is it possible to just add more coolant to the rear reserve just to have the bike running momentarily? I have a 1992 VT1100 shadow

[@JohnLednicky-zf6nv]

How about replacing the overflow tank? Worth it or is it better to mount an aftermarket overflow elsewhere?

[@KiRiTO72987]

Question, is it roufley the same on the 750?

[@shaggyaxe]

7:40 But the tank has to be off to reach the radiator cap. You mention to bleed it 4 or 5 times. You need to replace the tank each time to run the engine? Then remove each time?

[@williamrockwell5965]

I have a 2000 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100. I had just bought the bike. It runs well. I guess my question would be how do I check the thermostat without overheating the motor 🤔

[@thomastaylor7746]

Need 750 shadow spiert

[@brettcreech3490]

Thank you for the vid's what would I have to do to put all led lights on my 1997 Honda Shadow vt 1100 ace c2 !thanks.

[@derickwalker3684]

Brett Creech awesome ! I have the 02. Lovely bike !

[@kennyp11111]

Thanks, but when i bleed the system of air should i have coolant in the overflow tank and should the overflow filler cap be open or close?

[@caseyrider7980]

I have a 1995 Honda shadow VT1100C spirit and I was wondering what size risers would fit

[@charlesweldon3026]

Very helpful except we didn’t get a detailed breakdown of proper seat and tank removal🤷‍♂️

[@bluef1904]

Thank you!

[@Orion9993]

Elephant Urine is the best of the best :)

[@theonewhoknows62]

Just purchased 04 Shadow Sabre 1100 and miles were low 10k. Im changing my oil no proble. Want to flush coolant system: manual says factor delivery used 50/50 coolant and water. What is recommendation? Bike is never stored outdoors.

[@theonewhoknows62]

The coolant comes ready mixed I found out.

[@shaistaali9016]

You are awesome

[@JDTV1997]

Can you make a video showing how to change the fuel pump on the VT1100C?

[@ahmeddover8967]

U so greate man

[@dangalli1]

What’d y’all do with the old coolant?

[@benlivingston2437]

sometimes auto parts shops will accept it for disposal. If you can maybe get a repair shop to take it for you, some may want a fee.

[@Dave-jc6ky]

Can the coolant level in reserve tank be checked with the cycle on the side kick stand or does the cycle need to be level when checking the level in the reserve tank?

[@SwedenAirhead]

Hi Cody! I have been looking at a few of your videos now Nice beard btw :) You are mensioning a stuck fan in this video and that is what has happend to my Triumph!! Do you have a video about that to or would you like to make a trouble shooting on that kind of problem?? Please!!!

[@hiramturrubiate8580]

works in 2005 shadow aero?