quick question, coolant leak
03-09-2014, 10:58 AM
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quick question, coolant leak
So Im finally getting my bike back together so I can ride after over a year...
Over the past year everything has been cleaned thoroughly and rebuilt with new gaskets and hoses etc...
While running it yesterday (idling) I have discovered coolant seeping from the bottom hose connection of my right radiatior... today I tightened up those clamps and a few others and after running there seems to be seeping out of other radiator connections on both sides...
as I have replaced all hoses and clamps I have determined this to be caused by too much pressure in the cooling system. However, when I remove the cap and press on the valve with some pressure it moves...
has anyone ever had an issue with a radiator cap becoming stiffer over time? or is there something else I should be looking at before I get raped at the stealership for a new cap?
BTW I have searched for threads involving this situation and come up with nothing, so if there is one out there please send me a link...
Thanks ahead of time for all your help
Over the past year everything has been cleaned thoroughly and rebuilt with new gaskets and hoses etc...
While running it yesterday (idling) I have discovered coolant seeping from the bottom hose connection of my right radiatior... today I tightened up those clamps and a few others and after running there seems to be seeping out of other radiator connections on both sides...
as I have replaced all hoses and clamps I have determined this to be caused by too much pressure in the cooling system. However, when I remove the cap and press on the valve with some pressure it moves...
has anyone ever had an issue with a radiator cap becoming stiffer over time? or is there something else I should be looking at before I get raped at the stealership for a new cap?
BTW I have searched for threads involving this situation and come up with nothing, so if there is one out there please send me a link...
Thanks ahead of time for all your help
03-09-2014, 11:42 AM
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new developments... tightened up a few more connections and freed up a minor clog in the hose going from the rad to res, that only took blowing through it with slight force...
and no leaks as of right now, I will be keeping an eye on it but the question about the cap still stands...
and no leaks as of right now, I will be keeping an eye on it but the question about the cap still stands...
03-09-2014, 01:57 PM
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03-09-2014, 02:37 PM
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1st search result in Knowledgebase > https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ference-26656/
https://www.google.com/#newwindow=1&...r+cap&safe=off
https://www.google.com/#newwindow=1&...r+cap&safe=off
03-09-2014, 06:19 PM
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I appreciate the prompt responses... i seemed to have fixed the leak for the moment but will be keeping a close eye on it.
Ill probably invest in a schnitz one a have some spare change in a month or so seeing as i wont be riding much til then (still in the 20s and 30s with he occasional warm day)...
Besides, schnitz is still cheaper then oem :P
Ill probably invest in a schnitz one a have some spare change in a month or so seeing as i wont be riding much til then (still in the 20s and 30s with he occasional warm day)...
Besides, schnitz is still cheaper then oem :P
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