Thank you, I looked at several KLX300's before finally finding this one, they are GREAT bikes you are going to love it!! Really glad the video helped you out, Thanks for watching and the positive feedback!!
Can we first take out the drain plug and then take out the reservoir coolant ? Or it has to be by the same order you did ? It is suposed to fill the radiator until the top, right ? And just out of curiosity... how does the reservoir work ? whats it job? because it is not "conected" with the drain plug.. what is it function ?
I'm pretty sure you can start with the drain plug if you wanted. From what I understand the reservoir is an overflow reservoir, It is connected to the radiator, as the coolant heats up during use the coolant will expand and should flow into the overflow reservoir. When the bike cools down the coolant will contract and the coolant will flow from the overflow reservoir back into the radiator. So it is important when filling the radiator that it is filled to the cap and all the air has been burped out. You maintain the level of fluid from the radiator and not the overflow reservoir. Than make sure the reservoir is filled up to the full line, you do not want the overflow reservoir to be over filled past the full line. At that point the system should work properly as far as the expansion and contraction of the coolant. That is my understanding of it... hopefully that made sense.
hay man, I have a 1999 klx 300r and I have a question beacuse on my bike the upper pipe (the one over "full" line) from reserve tank is connected to nothing and just placed on the other side of the bike and pointed down, so should this be like that?
I used pre diluted car antifreeze, it's ethylene glycol, the same thing my manual says, I filled the radiator to the top and the tank to the full line and it keeps blowing it out the overflow and the tank is now very low, I know I overfilled the radiator so it would blow off a bit, but it is just blowing a lot out, any idea what is going on?
@@MileHighCampers It was just because I idled the bike for 30 minutes, it works fine, it's just when you idle it for a very long time without the airflow it overheats, the new antifreeze works great!
I changed the coolant on my KLX, but something seems wrong. The manual says it takes 1.6L, but I've only put in 1.2L. Here's the breakdown: With the bike upright (as the manual demands), the reservoir is full with 0.4L, and the radiator is full with 0.8L. . Leaning the bike on the stand, the reservoir drops below the full line, and the radiator doesn't show liquid at the top. . When I move the bike upright, I hear air bubbles and then see the liquid at the top. Tilting too far to the right, coolant will spill from the radiator. Should I try to add the missing 0.4L with the bike on the stand? And should I fill the reservoir to the full line while it's on the stand, even if it goes above full when upright? Also, when I was draining the old coolant, some spilled onto the frame and bottom of the engine. I sprayed it with water after about 10 minutes. Should I clean it better? Is it harmful to the materials? (The manual says to wash it immediately.) Another question: Is the reservoir supposed to have a bottom screw? Both mine and your bike are missing it, and the picture in the manual also seems not to have one...😅
Sorry for the rookie question, #newrider but... How similar is this process + bike even, to the new 2020 KLX 300R.. Just got it, need to start learning how to do this sh*t myself lol. First dirtbike I ever owned..
Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to check out a 2020 so I don't know if it would be similar or not. But a good place to start is to check out the manual see if it gives any tips on maintenance. Sorry I could not have been more help.
I usually do my videos as a problem or a need to fix something comes up. At the moment I've got some other projects that I am doing videos on, but I do appreciate your feedback and if an opportunity arises to make that video I will.
I’m trying to make mine street legal if you ever wanna do a Series on making that possible I’ll follow that! Also I need to adjust my back brake/change them !
The process to make it street legal may be different depending on what state you live in. Unfortunately I do not have this bike anymore. I wish I would have done a video on the rear fender & tail light conversion that I did, got everything on ebay.
You may want to do a little research on FB Marketplace and Craigslist to see how much used bikes are selling for in your area. 69 miles is SUPER LOW, if it's in like new condition, been well maintained and runs good, it sounds like a deal I would absolutely consider. I know in my area these bikes sell between about $1200 - $3500, so it really depends on the condition.
Hey, so is it bad if the coolant i use is a few degrees off (example: manual says -31 degrees freezing point, and the one i have says -3r4) will this hurt anything, its also a much lighter green then the current coolant
Good question, I would stick to factory specs if you're uncertain. I have friends that just run regular car antifreeze and have had no issue. But I chose to use what my local MC shop recommended.
Engine Ice is Premixed with Deionized Water so it is Ready to Use out of the bottle. But yes normally check the label, some coolants come premixed and others are full concentrate and you would need to mix the concentrate coolant your self.
@@MileHighCampers Thank you very much! Another question, do you know where can I buy parts for the moto ? And is there any Powerbomb exhaust compatible with this model ?
I have bought after market parts such as new motocross style rear fender, New front number plate with headlight on ebay. I personally really like www.rockymountainatvmc.com for parts and gear. As far as Powerbomb exhaust compatibility I am not sure as I maintained the factory exhaust. I think I would check with Powerbomb about that. Hope that helps thanks for watching and for commenting!!
I don't believe there is a Thermostat for this bike... all the schematics I have looked at do not show a Thermostat. Sorry I could not have been more helpful.
Very helpful video, These bikes haven't changed much over the years, very similar to my 2020 KLX 300r
Dudeeee ur shit is mint i have a 2002 klx300r that i bought 3 months ago and im slowly making it into a nice bike. Great and helpful vids thanks
Thank you, I looked at several KLX300's before finally finding this one, they are GREAT bikes you are going to love it!! Really glad the video helped you out, Thanks for watching and the positive feedback!!
Thanks for the video and the the link to the manual, just got my first bike ever ( 99 klx 300) and yall are some super helpful bros
Right on glad we could help!! You will love the bike, it's great bike!!
Thanks man I have a 2018 klx250 and it is the exact same so very helpful video!
Awesome glad the video helped you out, thanks for the great feedback!
Thanks brother, it was a lot of help
Great video very informative.
You are the man! Thanks!
Thank you so much my man
You got it , hope it helped, thanks for watching!!
Hey what fender and seat are you running? Did you have to change or modify the sub frame? Cheers
Does the coolant have to reach the full line on the reservoir??
How does one empty the radiator on the left side?
Can we first take out the drain plug and then take out the reservoir coolant ?
Or it has to be by the same order you did ?
It is suposed to fill the radiator until the top, right ?
And just out of curiosity... how does the reservoir work ? whats it job? because it is not "conected" with the drain plug.. what is it function ?
I'm pretty sure you can start with the drain plug if you wanted. From what I understand the reservoir is an overflow reservoir, It is connected to the radiator, as the coolant heats up during use the coolant will expand and should flow into the overflow reservoir. When the bike cools down the coolant will contract and the coolant will flow from the overflow reservoir back into the radiator. So it is important when filling the radiator that it is filled to the cap and all the air has been burped out. You maintain the level of fluid from the radiator and not the overflow reservoir. Than make sure the reservoir is filled up to the full line, you do not want the overflow reservoir to be over filled past the full line. At that point the system should work properly as far as the expansion and contraction of the coolant. That is my understanding of it... hopefully that made sense.
hay man, I have a 1999 klx 300r and I have a question beacuse on my bike the upper pipe (the one over "full" line) from reserve tank is connected to nothing and just placed on the other side of the bike and pointed down, so should this be like that?
I used pre diluted car antifreeze, it's ethylene glycol, the same thing my manual says, I filled the radiator to the top and the tank to the full line and it keeps blowing it out the overflow and the tank is now very low, I know I overfilled the radiator so it would blow off a bit, but it is just blowing a lot out, any idea what is going on?
Good question, unfortunately I do not know what might be causing your issue, sorry I could not have been more help.
@@MileHighCampers It was just because I idled the bike for 30 minutes, it works fine, it's just when you idle it for a very long time without the airflow it overheats, the new antifreeze works great!
I changed the coolant on my KLX, but something seems wrong. The manual says it takes 1.6L, but I've only put in 1.2L. Here's the breakdown:
With the bike upright (as the manual demands), the reservoir is full with 0.4L, and the radiator is full with 0.8L.
. Leaning the bike on the stand, the reservoir drops below the full line, and the radiator doesn't show liquid at the top.
. When I move the bike upright, I hear air bubbles and then see the liquid at the top.
Tilting too far to the right, coolant will spill from the radiator.
Should I try to add the missing 0.4L with the bike on the stand? And should I fill the reservoir to the full line while it's on the stand, even if it goes above full when upright?
Also, when I was draining the old coolant, some spilled onto the frame and bottom of the engine. I sprayed it with water after about 10 minutes. Should I clean it better? Is it harmful to the materials? (The manual says to wash it immediately.)
Another question: Is the reservoir supposed to have a bottom screw? Both mine and your bike are missing it, and the picture in the manual also seems not to have one...😅
Nice..🙂
Sorry for the rookie question, #newrider but... How similar is this process + bike even, to the new 2020 KLX 300R.. Just got it, need to start learning how to do this sh*t myself lol. First dirtbike I ever owned..
Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to check out a 2020 so I don't know if it would be similar or not. But a good place to start is to check out the manual see if it gives any tips on maintenance. Sorry I could not have been more help.
Nice videos ...Can you do one on how to flush the gas tank and clean up the carburetor?
I usually do my videos as a problem or a need to fix something comes up. At the moment I've got some other projects that I am doing videos on, but I do appreciate your feedback and if an opportunity arises to make that video I will.
Where did you get the graphics
I made the graphics. I custom make and sell custom vinyl graphics, stickers and lettering! Thanks for watching, hope the video was helpful!!
I’m trying to make mine street legal if you ever wanna do a Series on making that possible I’ll follow that! Also I need to adjust my back brake/change them !
The process to make it street legal may be different depending on what state you live in. Unfortunately I do not have this bike anymore. I wish I would have done a video on the rear fender & tail light conversion that I did, got everything on ebay.
Having overheating problem with my 2006 klx300r
Got a question...my brother-in-law has a 2007 klx300r with 69 miles on it. He said he will sell it to me for $2200. Is this a good deal?
You may want to do a little research on FB Marketplace and Craigslist to see how much used bikes are selling for in your area. 69 miles is SUPER LOW, if it's in like new condition, been well maintained and runs good, it sounds like a deal I would absolutely consider. I know in my area these bikes sell between about $1200 - $3500, so it really depends on the condition.
Hey, so is it bad if the coolant i use is a few degrees off (example: manual says -31 degrees freezing point, and the one i have says -3r4) will this hurt anything, its also a much lighter green then the current coolant
Good question, I would stick to factory specs if you're uncertain. I have friends that just run regular car antifreeze and have had no issue. But I chose to use what my local MC shop recommended.
Isn't it supposed to put 50% water / 50% coolant ??
Is it better to put only coolant ?
Engine Ice is Premixed with Deionized Water so it is Ready to Use out of the bottle. But yes normally check the label, some coolants come premixed and others are full concentrate and you would need to mix the concentrate coolant your self.
@@MileHighCampers Thank you very much!
Another question, do you know where can I buy parts for the moto ?
And is there any Powerbomb exhaust compatible with this model ?
I have bought after market parts such as new motocross style rear fender, New front number plate with headlight on ebay. I personally really like www.rockymountainatvmc.com for parts and gear. As far as Powerbomb exhaust compatibility I am not sure as I maintained the factory exhaust. I think I would check with Powerbomb about that. Hope that helps thanks for watching and for commenting!!
Modelo Of thermostat ???? Please
I don't believe there is a Thermostat for this bike... all the schematics I have looked at do not show a Thermostat. Sorry I could not have been more helpful.