Coolant flush and fill

[vindex1963]

I did the coolant service with the engine cold following the service manual. I removed the plug over what looks like the thermostat and filled the radiator until coolant came out of the hole where I removed the plug. I ran the motor until the fans turned on and let it cool, the radiator was full so I filled the overflow tank to the max mark. Now....when the bike is hot there's no coolant coming out but when I shut it off coolant runs out of the overflow tank. I have a feeling the overflow tank should be checked hot and what I'm seeing is the coolant I added to the overflow plus expansion fluid is what's coming out. Seem like a lot has come out.

Thoughts??

 

[Claviger]

Totally normal.

Keep an eye on the radiator level when it's cold and the bike is upright level, as long as it's staying full it's fine.

It will like out the excess until it reaches equilibrium eventually. Once it stops puking check levels and you'll likely have only a bit in the overflow with a full radiator, totally ok.

The overflow min/max marks aren't quite correct.

 

[Kevin frazier]

I think you’re good just very full, no temp light on when it gets up to temp right?

 

[Kevin frazier]

I think you’re good just very full, no temp light on when it gets up to temp right?

Sorry replied before robs answer loaded on my phone

 

[vindex1963]

No temp light is on.

 

[Kevin frazier]

No temp light is on.

Like rob said you’re good she’s just real full no problem

 

[Tripps]

When cold you should theoretically be at the minimum mark, so there's room for overflow when hot.

 

[1K9]

What is an appropriate Coolant to renew mine when I install new hoses? Should the thermostat be changed? How about the Oring on the thermostat cover?

 

[Kevin frazier]

What is an appropriate Coolant to renew mine when I install new hoses? Should the thermostat be changed? How about the Oring on the thermostat cover?

I use this rick, it works

 

[1K9]

I use this rick, it works

Is it ezzy to find of is it a mail order item? Is it readymix? How much am I going to need to refill the Rocket?