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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Unhappy coolant leak??

finally got the bike out last week and dismissed the drips under the bike
for car leakage....but today i spotted it again twice. she's pissing from the vent hoses but not sure why. no overheating/not overfilled..wtf?
thanks in advance for any help.
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Sticky thermostat from sitting over the winter? Watch this carefully but it may just disappear as the bike kicks out the cobwebs!
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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Is this the vent hose that comes from the water pump telltale drain? If so it's somewhat normal. Just ride it and if it gets worse you'll have to have the mechanical seal replaced. Ensure you're using coolant without silicates and distilled or RO water.
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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thanks guys, i don't see where its coming from (poor lighting in the garage)
i'll get into her tomorrow and figure it out. as always thanks for the help
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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same here

My bike has done that every year when I ride it for the first time after winter.

After a ride or 2 it stops. I am assuming it's the water pump seal just seating itself with the heat from the bike. Once it has gone through a heat cycle, it just settles in. Don't worry about it unless it continues for more than a week.
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