06 VTX 1300 fluid change questions

[fudgie]

Buddy bought a bike that was already 'serviced'. Well it wasnt, so he is doing it all now prior to prime riding season. How do you do the coolant change? Obv its different from the valks as no radiator cap, etc.

Also seems to be very cold blooded as its needing a choke alot of the time. Any thing to check? Seem to start better once the plugs were changed. Gonna run a few tanks of a carb cleaner thru it.

17k on the odo.

[big poppa pump]

Coolant change should be the same as any water cooled bike. Radiator cap should be under the gas tank. You'll need to move the gas tank back to get access to the radiator cap.

[fudgie]

Coolant change should be the same as any water cooled bike. Radiator cap should be under the gas tank. You'll need to move the gas tank back to get access to the radiator cap.

So there is a rad cap under the tank? There is one under the left side cover that we 'think' goes to the reservoir tank.

[big poppa pump]

Yes, there is one underneath the tank. The tank needs to be removed or pulled back and lifted enough to gain clearance to the radiator cap.

[Jess from VA]

Having a shop manual is always a good idea; also there are MANY bike-specific websites with lots of good info.

[fudgie]

Having a shop manual is always a good idea; also there are MANY bike-specific websites with lots of good info.

he just got it so havent had time to get a manual. I knew there were vtx owners here so by default i asked here first.

[PAVALKER]

Yep.... Res tank under side cover. Rad cap under tank on right side I believe.  A 2x4 scrap should do the trick to hold the tank up while servicing the fluids.  Make sure to clean the cap off inside and to blip the throttle to get air bubbles up and out.