Changing Coolant: GSX400SSN Katana

Uncle Bob · Post by **Uncle Bob** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:05 pm

What is the procedure? Is there a drain plug or just remove bottom radiator hose?

Thanks

Rob

fossie · Post by **fossie** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:07 pm

Just remove bottom hose, make sure you fill it up with 50/50 coolant. Car coolant isn't strong enough.

Uncle Bob · Post by **Uncle Bob** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:37 pm

Cheers. I haven't done coolant on any type of vehicle for years and years. Just thought I would on this as been standing about (bike not me!)

stockcar · Post by **stockcar** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:59 pm

fossie wrote:Just remove bottom hose, make sure you fill it up with 50/50 coolant. Car coolant isn't strong enough.

bearing in mind that water is a better 'coolant' than any other medium and the only reason(s) your adding anything extra is to firstly stop it freezing and secondly to prevent corrosion - the higher concentrate mix will offer poorer heat dissipation also

fossie · Post by **fossie** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:27 am

This is true , however the water jacket on the 400 is very narrow and the alloy furs up very easily , like many jap home market vehicles , which are not intended for Many years usage.

Uncle Bob · Post by **Uncle Bob** » Mon May 04, 2015 8:52 am

I used the screw on water pump casing in the end to empty and Silkolene Pro Coo, ready mixed coolant.

Just FYI.

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