Can the motorcycle radiator be flushed?

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LandonMarie
07/30/25 1:17am
Motorcycle radiators can be flushed. Cleaning steps for copper reserve tanks and cylinder liners: After the engine stops working, drain the coolant, remove the thermostat, and inject the corresponding cleaning solution; start the motorcycle and let it idle for 10-15 minutes, then drain the cleaning solution; flush with clean water from the opposite direction of normal circulation, repeating until the water runs clear. Cleaning steps for aluminum alloy cylinder head engines: After the engine stops working, drain the coolant, remove the thermostat, and inject the corresponding cleaning solution; start the motorcycle and let it idle for 1 hour, then drain the cleaning solution; flush with clean water from the opposite direction of normal circulation, repeating until the water runs clear.
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