This may not be the most efficient way of doing this, but I could not find a more helpful video. This procedure is based on my reading and studying of other coolant changes.
By no means a "professionally" produced, but that is what gives this video it's charm. I love the husband and wife team aspect, as well. Most importantly, I learned some new things watching this (I have the same bike, but a '96). Thank you both so much! 👍
Thanks much for posting! I'm bringing a 98 VT1100T back to life (its out of the ICU at this point, running, idling. Carbs rebuilt and balanced, oil and final drive oil changed out), and I was going to change out the coolant. The procedure in my shop manual says to pull the drainage bolt from the water pump housing, but there were two of them. Your video clarified that for me. Thanks again
Perfect, thank you for the video, just did my 1985 VT750C, it was exactly the same procedure. I ended up using a coolant specific for Asian vehicles, it was cheap and had no silicates or phosphates.
OK. But how does one remove the hidden plastic phillips-head screw of the plastic cover without removing the tank? One of the screws is located under the gas tank...Talk to me Chief.
I have a 95 shadow 1100, and I couldn't find the coolant drain, so i just removed the feed hose to the water pump...same difference. also, OAT coolant means its all organic, no phosphates or sulphites. finally, i still had to remove the gas tank to remove the side plate because the screw is under there. finally, and so nobody is confused when they can't follow these directions perfectly--- the shadow ace wasn't made until 2000. so this bike is alot newer than what the title says.
I know its been a while since you made this vid, but I JUST found it and am planning on doing my coolant on my 98 Aero 1100 this weekend. Well done! I always want to know what people are up to now after a popular vid from a long time ago! How about an update? What's changed? What are you riding?
can you see the coolant circulating inside the radiator cap like you can on a car it's an easy way to know it you thermostat is opening and your pump is circulating?
I noticed that when you put the new coolant in the spout, you do not have a plastic shield or shroud covering the coolant spout. I have a '97 shadow vt1100c. It has the plastic shield. In order to put coolant in the tank, I have to remove the seats, remove the gas tank, and remove the plastic shroud. A lot of work to get fluid in the radiator.
So, the plastic shielding is not secured by screws or bolts, but barbed plastic rivets. So yes, you can remove the seat, the tank, and the shielding. That is actually what the recommended procedure is. However, you can cheat by just reaching behind the shielding and popping the rivets out. That allows access to the radiator cap, but you need a long or flexible funnel. After you're done just pop the shielding back on. Gtg! Ride safe bro!
Thanks for the video, any idea if doing this on a shadow 750 would be dramatically different? I know the reservoir is in a different spot but I assume the rest is pretty similar...
From my reading I would say yes, but I am not positive. I know it is almost exactly the same as the 1996-2004 spirit, but I am not sure how dramatic the changes are from there to 2006
I'm pretty happy with my 95 VT 1100 Classic Ace. Not as powerful as I thought 4 and 1100 but I think that's because of the shaft drive. I read that you lose 33% out of your shaft drive. I don't give a shit the shaft drive should last forever if you change the fluid. Less pain in the ass
hi friend, im working with a 2001 honda shadow 1100, its a project.but im having problems to find out the connections for the calister, there are 3 hoses and i dont know where to connect them. can you help me ? i have digrams and a manual but the pictures doesnt show anything clear.
Make sure you use the right antifreeze or you will destroy your gaskets yes even your head gaskets. Make sure you use distilled water or you will have a chamical reaction.
All Terrain Experiments you only need coolant that is silicate free, it doesn't have to be motorcycle specific. You're thinking of oil, which DOES need to be motorcycle specific otherwise the anti friction additives will cause the clutch to slip.
I'm pretty happy with my 95 VT 1100 Classic Ace. Not as powerful as I thought 4 and 1100 but I think that's because of the shaft drive. I read that you lose 33% out of your shaft drive. I don't give a shit the shaft drive should last forever if you change the fluid. Less pain in the ass
I'm pretty happy with my 95 VT 1100 Classic Ace. Not as powerful as I thought 4 and 1100 but I think that's because of the shaft drive. I read that you lose 33% out of your shaft drive. I don't give a shit the shaft drive should last forever if you change the fluid. Less pain in the ass
That place under that Chrome cover on the side where you're saying is the coolant level is actually the rear brake fluid level
I was like did this dude just put radiator fluid in the rear brake filler 😳
By no means a "professionally" produced, but that is what gives this video it's charm. I love the husband and wife team aspect, as well. Most importantly, I learned some new things watching this (I have the same bike, but a '96). Thank you both so much! 👍
Thanks much for posting! I'm bringing a 98 VT1100T back to life (its out of the ICU at this point, running, idling. Carbs rebuilt and balanced, oil and final drive oil changed out), and I was going to change out the coolant. The procedure in my shop manual says to pull the drainage bolt from the water pump housing, but there were two of them. Your video clarified that for me. Thanks again
Perfect, thank you for the video, just did my 1985 VT750C, it was exactly the same procedure.
I ended up using a coolant specific for Asian vehicles, it was cheap and had no silicates or phosphates.
Thanks, I hate removing the fuel tank, and this makes more sense and it’s easier
Awsome video, it was extremely helpful for my 2000 Shadow. I never would have thought to look for the drain bolt on the pump. Thanks!
Thanks! I'm glad it helped. I'm going to put more videos up as I do more with it.
Nice video and very helpful. Thank you.
Beautiful, mine is a 1997 ACE, just the video i deserve!😉
Great Video. I'm going to do my Honda 750 ACE this weekend. I'm use the Honda Pro Coolant however. I will spend the extra few bucks.
Thanks, I`ve got a 2005 1100 Spirit. I`ll do this tomorrow.
Thanks.Turn the sound up on future videos. Happy 2016 :)
Thanks for the post (valuable info), as you can see, my bike is almost identical, same size, color, right down to the light bar.
Beautiful bike
OK. But how does one remove the hidden plastic phillips-head screw of the plastic cover without removing the tank? One of the screws is located under the gas tank...Talk to me Chief.
I have a 95 shadow 1100, and I couldn't find the coolant drain, so i just removed the feed hose to the water pump...same difference. also, OAT coolant means its all organic, no phosphates or sulphites. finally, i still had to remove the gas tank to remove the side plate because the screw is under there. finally, and so nobody is confused when they can't follow these directions perfectly--- the shadow ace wasn't made until 2000. so this bike is alot newer than what the title says.
Thanks bro I have steed 400 and you help me
What you were showing as the overflow level was actual the rear brake reservoir. The coolant level is just behind that one a little harder to see
Good video.
It was usefully. Thx
Thanks for posting this I have a 2006 1100 spirit do you know if it's the same as yours
awesome video. This is totally off topic but, I'm wondering what saddlebags you have?
Thanks!
Is there a thermostat? Will the water level how lower after the thermostat opens If there is one?
I know its been a while since you made this vid, but I JUST found it and am planning on doing my coolant on my 98 Aero 1100 this weekend. Well done!
I always want to know what people are up to now after a popular vid from a long time ago! How about an update? What's changed? What are you riding?
I also have 98 Aero. Were you able to get the cover off to access the radiator cap like in the video?
I was getting 37mpg last summer, but I am putting in a new air filter, which might up the mileage this summer.
can you see the coolant circulating inside the radiator cap like you can on a car it's an easy way to know it you thermostat is opening and your pump is circulating?
Hello quick question. To check the coolant level just remove the cap and look inside??? I appreciate it.
I have that exact same bike, same colour and all
cool , really usefull . BUT are you sure you 're watching the good reservoir ( 3:40)? it seems the reservoir for the rear breake ... Am i wrong ?
Thanks. Cool. Спасибо
Didn't see the screw you took out of the to drain the antifreeze
Thx a lot!
I noticed that when you put the new coolant in the spout, you do not have a plastic shield or shroud covering the coolant spout. I have a '97 shadow vt1100c. It has the plastic shield. In order to put coolant in the tank, I have to remove the seats, remove the gas tank, and remove the plastic shroud. A lot of work to get fluid in the radiator.
So, the plastic shielding is not secured by screws or bolts, but barbed plastic rivets. So yes, you can remove the seat, the tank, and the shielding. That is actually what the recommended procedure is. However, you can cheat by just reaching behind the shielding and popping the rivets out. That allows access to the radiator cap, but you need a long or flexible funnel. After you're done just pop the shielding back on. Gtg! Ride safe bro!
My 95 Shadow Ace has a metal cover that's riveted on RIP
what is your mpg on it i am looking at a 98 Honda Shadow
you did not drain the old antifreeze from the reserve tank. This must be done when replacing antifreeze.
Not bad except for the "Reservoir Gauge", lol. That chrome cover with a slit in it is to view the rear master cylinder brake reservoir.
Yup. Lol
Lol, so true...
Had to view the handbook to confirm 😅
aah whats a little water in your brake fluid #cringe
@@tantaluss68 lol
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Do you need to bleed it?
How often do u have to change it ??
Thanks for the video, any idea if doing this on a shadow 750 would be dramatically different? I know the reservoir is in a different spot but I assume the rest is pretty similar...
my radiator cover is in the same place but the refill tank is on the left front down by the fan switch 2003 VT750CDD
From my reading I would say yes, but I am not positive. I know it is almost exactly the same as the 1996-2004 spirit, but I am not sure how dramatic the changes are from there to 2006
I'm pretty happy with my 95 VT 1100 Classic Ace. Not as powerful as I thought 4 and 1100 but I think that's because of the shaft drive. I read that you lose 33% out of your shaft drive. I don't give a shit the shaft drive should last forever if you change the fluid. Less pain in the ass
Thank you
Glad to hear it helped!
Hei. how did you manage to open radiator cap ?. it is very tight there to open it with a hand.
You could try a radiator cap wrench, or try using a fan belt. That worked well for me
Спасибо!
Коля Баринофф я рад, что я мог бы помочь
How easy is to replace a damaged water pump
* I'm going to use...
Great video, show us how to upgrade a stator please, anybody?
hi friend, im working with a 2001 honda shadow 1100, its a project.but im having problems to find out the connections for the calister, there are 3 hoses and i dont know where to connect them. can you help me ? i have digrams and a manual but the pictures doesnt show anything clear.
What are y'all doing with the old coolant?
I give it to the wild cats in the area.
Good job not pulling tank is time saving
Make sure you use the right antifreeze or you will destroy your gaskets yes even your head gaskets. Make sure you use distilled water or you will have a chamical reaction.
he used premix so there would be no need for distilled water.
yo
WTF, how can you keep the radiator cap open while engine is run?
If the engine isn't hot then it's fine. Once it gets hot and the thermostat opens then it spews.
Usless didn't show EXACT LOCATION OF THE DRAIN BOLT
oh my gosh you have to use motorcycle specific antifreeze! It will burn the pump up. And the clutch will slip!
All Terrain Experiments you only need coolant that is silicate free, it doesn't have to be motorcycle specific. You're thinking of oil, which DOES need to be motorcycle specific otherwise the anti friction additives will cause the clutch to slip.
RCmen26 dumb people like you really need to shut up. If you don't know shit don't say shit
Dude when start up the bike and fill up did you think about it suck in air also 🫣🤔 just a thought 💭
yo
I'm pretty happy with my 95 VT 1100 Classic Ace. Not as powerful as I thought 4 and 1100 but I think that's because of the shaft drive. I read that you lose 33% out of your shaft drive. I don't give a shit the shaft drive should last forever if you change the fluid. Less pain in the ass
I'm pretty happy with my 95 VT 1100 Classic Ace. Not as powerful as I thought 4 and 1100 but I think that's because of the shaft drive. I read that you lose 33% out of your shaft drive. I don't give a shit the shaft drive should last forever if you change the fluid. Less pain in the ass