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However that said we go back to our cars and never changing our anti freeze or brake fluid and we all live to drive another day
Paul, I agree with your assessment. I live in the Northeast and usually get 15-20K miles per year. Does change interval at 2 year/36K sound reasonable to you?Yes, and a radiator for my car cost me $80 with free shipping and one for my K75 is $670. So it pays to be a bit fussier with our bikes than our cars.
The OEM Repair Manual for the R1200R LC and the R1200RS LC calls for a coolant change at 18,000 miles.
I just completed an 18,000 mile service and the coolant change was a no brainer, easy to do with no real surprises.
Do drain the overflow tank before you open the radiator fill cap. Ask me how I know.
Deryle Mehrten
Sierra Vista, AZ USA
Paul, I agree with your assessment. I live in the Northeast and usually get 15-20K miles per year. Does change interval at 2 year/36K sound reasonable to you?
Service Manager told me NEVER. I said seriously and he said seriously
I would look at doing it at 3-4 years or so. I already have a gallon from the car dealer.
I know it is high quality and is supposed to be lifetime, but I will do mine on a service when it suits me. I do not believe anything is lifetime.
However that said we go back to our cars and never changing our anti freeze or brake fluid and we all live to drive another day
Two years would be my preference, even four beats never.
What was the factory recommendation it on the old K-bkes? I can't remember. It seemed like a long time.
As always if you feel better doing it sooner...change it. It is only $$$
The list the shop printed for me only shows checking the coolant level at 18,000 miles.
Did you use the vacuum method when you changed the coolant?