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kaw rider:
Sometimes you have to fill the motor up with coolant with out the hoses hooked up to radiators. Then hook up the engine hoses to radiators. Then fill left radiator first, Then right radiator. Then leave radiator cap off, start motor and then put front wheel up onto a 3 foot stand.

ZETTNORCAL:
Thanks Guys,
   I think that was my problem, I cracked open the bleeder on top of the head, alot of air came out! Enough air came out that I was able to add about another quart of water. I have'nt had a chance to test ride it yet but I think that was the problem.  The last Green bike I owned was an 88 KX80 back in 1988 so I'm just not used to these Kawi quirks?  Next weekend I'm off to Sand Mountain NV. for easter so I'll reallly test out the new conversion. If any of you want to come out that would be COOL!

Thanks a million    Ryan Zettler

kaw rider:
depends how hot it got maybe think about installing a new heat gasket before your trip.

ZETTNORCAL:

--- Quote from: kaw rider on March 26, 2010, 03:49:55 PM ---depends how hot it got maybe think about installing a new heat gasket before your trip.

--- End quote ---
I don't think it got that hot. But good call.  I do have an extra gasket set I'll bring. I am not too worried cause I'll be bring'n the whole fleet of bikes for backups! Even bring'n the banshee for the night rides!  Come on some of you got to be close enough to join us. We also got two Turbo Busa rails if you want to race? Anyone? I know my CR5 is faster so let's see how the KX5 does.

kawi4ever:
I have also noticed there is no way to get the air out without using all kawi's little air bleeder screws.. Post some pics of you completed bike if you can.. :-D

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