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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 04:26 AM
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draining coolant

Is there a petcock or a drain some where or should I just pull the lower radiator hoses?
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 04:30 AM
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On the front of the front cylinder right behind the coolant hose that connects the two radiators, small ten mil bolt with a brass washer.
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 04:33 AM
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thank you, now after I finish the coffee I can go work on the bike.
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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so I pulled that 10mm bolt and like 3 drops of coolant came out.
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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did you remove the radiator cap?
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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doh didn't even see it hiding up there under the right side. but she is all back together with new plugs, air filter and all new fluids.
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