When to replace your motorcycle coolant? Can you do it yourself?
Liquid-cooled motorcycles have an extra system that air-cooled bikes don't have, and guess what? It requires maintenance. Over time and with use the coolant becomes more acidic and can begin to corrode and damage the insides of your engine and radiator and water pump. Coolant hoses also deteriorate over time and often crack internally or become soft and bulge, all signs that replacement is needed. Coolant life varies with the type used and operating conditions. Engine coolant performance deteriorates over time. This can be caused by a build-up of aluminium corrosion or a change in the fluid to coolant ratio when periodically topped up. Most coolants contain special ingredients to help keep the solution alkaline. Over a period of time these lose their effectiveness, so the coolant should be changed at least every two years regardless of mileage. Place your bike upright on a paddock stand. On a sports bike you may need to take off most of the fairing in order to access the r
