800 getting hot.

Gun · 07-03-2009

96 800a is getting pretty hot after my trip to the coast.
I am going to change the coolant and oil. I do not have a manual on hand (left it at work which is closed for the weekend.) so wonder if anyone could tell me the procedure (where the drainage plugs are, and tips like water to coolant ratio that are recommend, or just all coolant? what brand of coolant?)

my fan is coming on a lot more lately, but the temp light hasn't ever come on bu that bike is getting toasty and the exhaust is starting to have a dry cough sound on some 'sputters'. worried about it a bit so any advice is appreciated. thanks.

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Gun Slappin Iron Ridin Steel BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bend, Oregon / Logan, Utah Posts: 484	800 getting hot. 96 800a is getting pretty hot after my trip to the coast. I am going to change the coolant and oil. I do not have a manual on hand (left it at work which is closed for the weekend.) so wonder if anyone could tell me the procedure (where the drainage plugs are, and tips like water to coolant ratio that are recommend, or just all coolant? what brand of coolant?) my fan is coming on a lot more lately, but the temp light hasn't ever come on bu that bike is getting toasty and the exhaust is starting to have a dry cough sound on some 'sputters'. worried about it a bit so any advice is appreciated. thanks. __________________ 96 VN800a- Taste is subjective, Quality is not. The Dead-Sea Gulls

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