Task #28 - Replacing The Coolant - Honda VT750DC ACE Service Interval And Recommended Maintenance Manual

Honda VT750DC ACE

Task #28 - Replacing the Coolant

NOTE: Perform this task only when the engine is cold. Under no circumstances should you open the radiator
cap when the engine is still hot.
NOTE: Use only Honda compatible Type 2 (non-silicate) ethylene glycol based pre-mixed coolant. You can
get it at a Honda bike or Honda car dealership and it usually comes in 3.85 litre jugs like the one pictured
below. DO NOT use a Type 1 coolant as it has silicates in it which can cause premature wear of the water pump
seals.
Required Tools:
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Wrenches - 8mm, 10mm, 12mm
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Sockets - 8mm, 10mm, 12mm
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Funnel
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Catch tray - Large
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Small Snub-nosed or Needle-nosed Pliers
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Philips Screwdriver
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Bike Lift (optional)
Step 1: Prepare the bike:
Park your bike in an area where spilled coolant won't be a big issue. It's impossible to change the coolant on
this bike without getting some of it on the ground. I was able to catch the largest amount from the pump, but
all the other areas I basically just let drain on the ground and then hosed up after. Therefore, make sure you do
this in an area you can clean easily and that no children or pets are around. If you have a bike lift, it makes the
job much easier.
Step 2: Move the gastank:
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While the service manual asks you to remove the gas
tank, you really only need to pull it aft a few inches, so
you can access the radiator cap. Remove the seats and
the tank mounting bolt and pull the tank back a few
inches. Just be careful with the fuel line on the left hand
side. With the tank back a few inches, you can easily
remove the one clip on the neck cover and access the
radiator cap (see arrow). Remove the radiator cap now.
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