Motorcycle Repair: cooling system on a 1986 suzuki intruder vs700, suzuki intruder, coolant level


Question
ineed to know the proper proceedure for refilling the cooling system on a 1986 suzuki intruder vs700

Answer
Keith,

-loosen the air bleeder bolt on the left upper
frame rail.
-fill the cooling system slowly with a 50% antifreeze
solution made for aluminum engines.
-tighten the bleeder bolt.
-with rad cap off lean the bike left and right
until no bubbles are seen.
-start the engine and let it idle until warm (cap off)
-check the coolant level, refill as necessary.
-install and tighten the radiator cap.
-recheck the coolant after running and cooling the
engine. That should do it.