Coolant Reservoir Replacement (GSXR)
What may be simple for one may not be the same for others so I’m posting this video tutorial to cover all aspects of skill levels that will take a beginning wrencher to the next level.
In this video I show you how to inspect, remove and replace the coolant reservoir with one I purchase on eBay from a salvage yard.
Due the high constant engine heat associated with this location, plastic and rubber parts tend to get brittle with time and mileage. At the time of this writing my bike is over 15 years old with a 115 thousand mile on the clock, the most I've seen for any sports bike still on the road and while I've kept her properly maintained over the years, there are just some parts that are none engine component related that see unexpected wear as well and the coolant reservoir is one that is not free from that maintenance list.
If you think about it, this one minor part which seems so insignificant in the grand scheme of things is actually one of the most crucial component to the longevity of your engines life. Make the mistake of not checking and filling up your coolant reservoir and you can expect to be purchasing a new engine in no time. So with that said, the next time you drop your fairings, give a moment or two to insure this container is in good working condition or the next time you revisit this part may be at the time of an engine replacement.
This diy takes roughly about 35 minutes of your time from start to finish including removal of the plastic fairings.
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