how do i drain the coolant in my 08 250?
i lost my manual
thanks

 

If there isn't a drain on the radiator (and I don't remember seeing one), remove the bottom radiator hose and let it run into a bucket.

 

yeah didnt see one on the bottom of it. but thanks i will try that. another question, im new at this so ive got stupid questions is it better to fill it from the radiator or the reserve tank or does it not matter?

 

Once you've reconnected everything, fill the radiator, cap it and then fill the reserve to the 'full' line. Start the bike, let it warm up and keep your eye on the reserve. Fill it as the radiator draws from it. Disconnecting the radiator hose may drain some coolant from the engine, so it'll need to take that back in. Don't just fill the bottle and take off riding....you could end up low on coolant.

 

ok thanks a lot i will try that. i appreciate it your help

 

ok I just want to make sure I did this all right so I don't overheat or mess anything up. I filled the radiator and the reserve ran it for a couple minutes then added more coolant to the radiator. should the cooant be pretty much all the way full in the radiator? like touching the radiator cap? also the reserve stays the same it never draws any out. its not supose to unless it needs to right or should it pull some out? thanks for all the help.