Comments on: How To Change the Coolant in Your SV650 http://bolty.net/2009/08/19/how-to-change-the-coolant-in-your-sv650/ a blog about riding motorcycles Tue, 08 May 2012 20:28:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: john hubers http://bolty.net/2009/08/19/how-to-change-the-coolant-in-your-sv650/#comment-4619 john hubers Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:02:48 +0000 http://bolty.net/?p=927#comment-4619 I changed coolant recently and have a concern about coolant temperature fluctuation. Before I changed coolant, temperature would fluctuate 4-5 degrees while riding at steady speed on level road. After changing coolant the temperature fluctuates 15 degrees at same riding conditions. Temperature slowly goes up from 175 to 190 and then back down to 175 in about 40 seconds. It repeats this process over and over. Is this an air pocket? I've done everything short of turning the bike upside down to get air out. Is there an air bleeder bolt? Thanks for all the great info!!! I changed coolant recently and have a concern about coolant temperature fluctuation. Before I changed coolant, temperature would fluctuate 4-5 degrees while riding at steady speed on level road. After changing coolant the temperature fluctuates 15 degrees at same riding conditions. Temperature slowly goes up from 175 to 190 and then back down to 175 in about 40 seconds. It repeats this process over and over. Is this an air pocket? I’ve done everything short of turning the bike upside down to get air out. Is there an air bleeder bolt? Thanks for all the great info!!!

]]> By: James R http://bolty.net/2009/08/19/how-to-change-the-coolant-in-your-sv650/#comment-4595 James R Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:37:36 +0000 http://bolty.net/?p=927#comment-4595 Thanks for getting back to me! To answer your questions: When the engine is cold, what level is the coolant at in the radiator? In the reserve tank? -Is there a window I can check for the coolant level in the radiator? The reserve tank is above the F line. Do you still have leaking coolant? -I tightened the clamps and haven't seen any leakage. Did the radiator fan ever kick in? Is it connected properly? -To my knowledge, the fan never kicked in. Where should I check to make sure it's connected properly? Good news though, I got the bolt off! I'm trying to order a replacement but I want to confirm I'm ordering the right part. http://www.suzukipartsnation.com/pages/oemparts?aribrand=SUZ&gclid=COLb2ru4ja8CFRGAhwodlhCe0A#/Suzuki/SV650S_%282005%29/WATER_PUMP/022560011/56022560018 I need #11 and #12, right? Thanks again for your help, Stacy! Thanks for getting back to me! To answer your questions:

When the engine is cold, what level is the coolant at in the radiator? In the reserve tank?
-Is there a window I can check for the coolant level in the radiator? The reserve tank is above the F line.
Do you still have leaking coolant?
-I tightened the clamps and haven’t seen any leakage.
Did the radiator fan ever kick in? Is it connected properly?
-To my knowledge, the fan never kicked in. Where should I check to make sure it’s connected properly?

Good news though, I got the bolt off! I’m trying to order a replacement but I want to confirm I’m ordering the right part.

http://www.suzukipartsnation.com/pages/oemparts?aribrand=SUZ&gclid=COLb2ru4ja8CFRGAhwodlhCe0A#/Suzuki/SV650S_%282005%29/WATER_PUMP/022560011/56022560018

I need #11 and #12, right?

Thanks again for your help, Stacy!

]]> By: Stacy http://bolty.net/2009/08/19/how-to-change-the-coolant-in-your-sv650/#comment-4577 Stacy Sun, 25 Mar 2012 03:25:09 +0000 http://bolty.net/?p=927#comment-4577 Hi Michael, Glad to hear it worked out for you. If you've changed the coolant, changing the oil is a breeze. Hi Michael,

Glad to hear it worked out for you. If you’ve changed the coolant, changing the oil is a breeze.

]]> By: Michael http://bolty.net/2009/08/19/how-to-change-the-coolant-in-your-sv650/#comment-4575 Michael Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:22:06 +0000 http://bolty.net/?p=927#comment-4575 Thanks for all your tutorials. It gave me the confidence to change the coolant on my bike, and it came out flawlessly. In fact, better than before, because I wasn't running the bike with full coolant, I found out. Current temp is consistant and within range. My next job will be to change the oil, and I really like your recommendation of getting a goldplug. Thanks again! Thanks for all your tutorials. It gave me the confidence to change the coolant on my bike, and it came out flawlessly. In fact, better than before, because I wasn’t running the bike with full coolant, I found out. Current temp is consistant and within range. My next job will be to change the oil, and I really like your recommendation of getting a goldplug. Thanks again!

]]> By: Stacy http://bolty.net/2009/08/19/how-to-change-the-coolant-in-your-sv650/#comment-4548 Stacy Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:19:23 +0000 http://bolty.net/?p=927#comment-4548 Hi James, I'd be surprised if the issue is due to mixing coolants (though I'm no chemist). A few things that I'd check are: <ul> <li>When the engine is cold, what level is the coolant at in the radiator? In the reserve tank?</li> <li>Do you still have leaking coolant?</li> <li>Did the radiator fan ever kick in? Is it connected properly?</li> </ul> Regarding the rounded-off drain bolt, I posted one method here: http://bolty.net/2011/10/28/how-to-change-the-rear-sprocket-on-an-sv650/#comment-4511 Hi James,

I’d be surprised if the issue is due to mixing coolants (though I’m no chemist). A few things that I’d check are:

  • When the engine is cold, what level is the coolant at in the radiator? In the reserve tank?
  • Do you still have leaking coolant?
  • Did the radiator fan ever kick in? Is it connected properly?

Regarding the rounded-off drain bolt, I posted one method here: http://bolty.net/2011/10/28/how-to-change-the-rear-sprocket-on-an-sv650/#comment-4511

]]> By: James R http://bolty.net/2009/08/19/how-to-change-the-coolant-in-your-sv650/#comment-4547 James R Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:02:28 +0000 http://bolty.net/?p=927#comment-4547 Stacy, Thanks so much for this awesome posting! Maybe you can help me, because I'm fairly certain I did something awful to my bike. A little while ago, I noticed a coolant leak around the end of the hose to the right of the drain bolt. My initial thought was to change the coolant and flush out the whole system after fixing the leak. I unscrewed the radiator cap and then discovered a rounded off drain bolt. Unable to remove that with first a wrench and then a socket fixed with a gator grip, I thought, screw it (no pun intended).... i'll just tighten the clamps around the hose and top off the reservoir tank. So I did that and then replaced the radiator cap. Thinking I was so awesome for taking a shortcut, I decided to test it out and go on a short ride. Well after turning on the bike, I was a little worried when the bike idled at a higher than normal rpm for a long time without showing any temp on the display. After waiting a good 10 minutes without a temp reading, I decided to just start riding. Eventually the display showed a temp reading, albeit a one that was quickly escalating. Needless to say, when I had to cut the engine around 248*F and pull off to the side of the road, I thought of what an idiot I was (and probably still am). After reading the above link (http://bolty.net/2012/03/05/ask-bolty-castrol-motorcycle-coolant/) I'm fairly certain I've mixed the two coolants. Now I'm thinking I need to actually complete the job and flush out the whole system. Any ideas on the best way to remove a rounded off drain bolt (without having to purchase a whole set of Turbo Sockets)? Thoughts? Would that fix it? THANKS! James Stacy,

Thanks so much for this awesome posting!

Maybe you can help me, because I’m fairly certain I did something awful to my bike. A little while ago, I noticed a coolant leak around the end of the hose to the right of the drain bolt. My initial thought was to change the coolant and flush out the whole system after fixing the leak. I unscrewed the radiator cap and then discovered a rounded off drain bolt. Unable to remove that with first a wrench and then a socket fixed with a gator grip, I thought, screw it (no pun intended)…. i’ll just tighten the clamps around the hose and top off the reservoir tank. So I did that and then replaced the radiator cap. Thinking I was so awesome for taking a shortcut, I decided to test it out and go on a short ride. Well after turning on the bike, I was a little worried when the bike idled at a higher than normal rpm for a long time without showing any temp on the display. After waiting a good 10 minutes without a temp reading, I decided to just start riding. Eventually the display showed a temp reading, albeit a one that was quickly escalating. Needless to say, when I had to cut the engine around 248*F and pull off to the side of the road, I thought of what an idiot I was (and probably still am). After reading the above link (http://bolty.net/2012/03/05/ask-bolty-castrol-motorcycle-coolant/) I’m fairly certain I’ve mixed the two coolants. Now I’m thinking I need to actually complete the job and flush out the whole system. Any ideas on the best way to remove a rounded off drain bolt (without having to purchase a whole set of Turbo Sockets)? Thoughts? Would that fix it?

THANKS!

James

]]> By: Stacy http://bolty.net/2009/08/19/how-to-change-the-coolant-in-your-sv650/#comment-4527 Stacy Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:28:08 +0000 http://bolty.net/?p=927#comment-4527 I've posted a response to your question here: <a href="http://bolty.net/2012/03/05/ask-bolty-castrol-motorcycle-coolant/" rel="nofollow">http://bolty.net/2012/03/05/ask-bolty-castrol-motorcycle-coolant/</a> I’ve posted a response to your question here: http://bolty.net/2012/03/05/ask-bolty-castrol-motorcycle-coolant/

]]> By: Faab http://bolty.net/2009/08/19/how-to-change-the-coolant-in-your-sv650/#comment-4526 Faab Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:54:25 +0000 http://bolty.net/?p=927#comment-4526 I am planning to change the coolant with a premix coolant of Castrol. Castrol is off course a well known brand. In the technical PDF is written: "Castrol Motorcycle Coolant is not recommended for engines a magnesium alloy" Question now: Do you know if the engine uses a magnesium alloy ? I am planning to change the coolant with a premix coolant of Castrol.
Castrol is off course a well known brand.

In the technical PDF is written:
“Castrol Motorcycle Coolant is not recommended for engines
a magnesium alloy”

Question now:
Do you know if the engine uses a magnesium alloy ?

]]> By: Stacy http://bolty.net/2009/08/19/how-to-change-the-coolant-in-your-sv650/#comment-3944 Stacy Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:35:39 +0000 http://bolty.net/?p=927#comment-3944 Engine temperature is an inexact science and depends on many factors. Stop and go traffic and slow speeds will generally result in higher temperatures. You didn't mention what kind of riding you were doing when you saw these temperatures so I can't help much there. In very heavy traffic, I've seen my SV go as high as 225°F. The radiator fan seems to kick in past 200°F. Again, this is only an example. My advice? Stop worrying and ride. Engine temperature is an inexact science and depends on many factors. Stop and go traffic and slow speeds will generally result in higher temperatures. You didn’t mention what kind of riding you were doing when you saw these temperatures so I can’t help much there.

In very heavy traffic, I’ve seen my SV go as high as 225°F. The radiator fan seems to kick in past 200°F. Again, this is only an example.

My advice? Stop worrying and ride.

]]> By: alejandro http://bolty.net/2009/08/19/how-to-change-the-coolant-in-your-sv650/#comment-3941 alejandro Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:59:13 +0000 http://bolty.net/?p=927#comment-3941 what temperature is right for sv 650 2005? in my SV650 the fan turns on at 230F. this temperature is correct? running the fan turns on at about 200F. think I have some problem with the temperature of my SV650?. please help what temperature is right for sv 650 2005? in my SV650 the fan turns on at 230F. this temperature is correct? running the fan turns on at about 200F. think I have some problem with the temperature of my SV650?. please help

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