Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX - Coolant Change - Quick Cut Version
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In This Video -
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - What you need
02:40 - Remove radiator cap
03:05 - Remove drain plug
03:43 - Empty reservoir
04:30 - Replace drain plug
05:33 - Fill radiator
05:55 - Clear air from hoses
06:26 - Fill reservoir
06:55 - Warm up bike
07:06 - Checking for leaks and inspecting hoses
07:17 - Rev bike
07:30 - Turn off bike and cool down
07:40 - Top off reservoir and repeat
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THIS IS A QUICK CUT VERSION that is shortened for those who just want general references and not detailed explanations. If you wish to see the full video, check here:
• Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX - Coolant Change
This video is just for a coolant change and will not involve the other components. You want to change your cooling system fluid, hoses, gaskets, o-rings, thermostat and radiator cap every 3 years or 36,000 km (22,800 miles). While you can do this on the side stand, it is easiest if you have the bike on paddock stands or an abba stand.
You will need
1. All tools necessary for the fairing removals – they are listed in their respective videos
2. You will need antifreeze. Capacity is 2.7L (2.9 US Qt), you will want to have extra on hand, but a gallon should be good. https://p.blueeyedrider.com/fluids/pr...
3. You will need a non-permanent threadlocking agent if you remove the reservoir. The blue Loctite threadlocker is fine, do not use red. https://p.blueeyedrider.com/compounds...
4. Drain pan for the antifreeze
5. A funnel (https://p.blueeyedrider.com/tools/kar...) or fluid transfer pump (https://p.blueeyedrider.com/tools/pen...) to put new antifreeze in
6. Shop towels. https://p.blueeyedrider.com/misc/scot...
7. Torque Wrench. https://p.blueeyedrider.com/tools/gea...
8. 3/8 to ¼ adapter (if your 6mm socket is ¼) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/tools/nei...
9. 8MM Socket https://p.blueeyedrider.com/tools/gea...
10. The cooling system parts. All Kawasaki OEM part numbers are in parentheses.
a. Coolant Drain Gasket (11061-0107) – needed even if just changing fluid. https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka... | https://p.blueeyedrider.com/misc/eowp... (alternative to OEM)
b. Radiator cap (49085-1066) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
c. Thermostat (49054-0004) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
d. Thermostat Gasket (92055-0831) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
e. Head Cap Cooling Hose (39062-0820) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
f. Rad Pipe Cooling Hose (39062-0768) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
g. Oil Cooler Upper Cooling Hose (39062-0308) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
h. Oil Cooler Lower Cooling Hose (39062-0309) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
i. Rad Cap Cooling Hose (39062-0727) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
j. Pipe Cylinder Cooling Hose (39062-0757) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
k. Air Bleed Cooling Hose (39062-0909) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
l. Overflow Cooling Hose (39062-0860)
m. Return Cooling Hose (39062-0920)
n. Cooling Hose O-Rings [2 needed] (92055-0114) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
o. Oil Cooler Gasket (92055-0739) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
p. Water Pump Cover Gasket (92055-1571) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
q. Water Pump Body Gasket (92055-3018) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
r. Water impeller washer (92022-077) https://p.blueeyedrider.com/1000sx/ka...
Prior to start
1. If you are replacing hoses and gaskets, drain oil • Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX - Oil Change
2. Remove middle fairings • Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Middle Fairing Remov...
3. Remove lower fairings • Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Lower Fairing Remova...
Specs:
Capacity: 2.7L (2.9 US Qt)
Drain bolt torque: 11 N-m, 1.1 kgf-m, 97 in-lb
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