Silverspring Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I've noticed a little light yellow/green fluid on the hut floor when the bike has been stored for a few days, does that sound like coolant leaking out the bottom? Would it be easy to find the leak or worth just flushing the whole system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Probably coolant. Need to find where from . Usually coolant tank overflow, pressure cap or a leaky jubilee clip on a hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Check your rad for leaks....can get stones making holes in them (I know from experience).......but more than likely from the expansion tank overflow...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 What the others have said really - locate the leak first to rule out anything like a hole it the radiator. More likely to be overflow from the coolant reservoir, in which case check to make sure you've not got too much coolant in already (it'll expand as it gets hotter so if it's over the "max" line when cold its likely to overflow when warmed up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverspring Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 It definitely doesn't have too much in it, currently sitting a little below half way between max and min. Going to get the fairing off today hopefully and have a look, see if it's anything obvious! Thanks for all the replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Actually noticed a couple of drops coming from the expansion tank overflow today. Level in the tank is OK....so I guess it's just fluid that is collecting in the overflow pipe.....condensation or slight overflow.....just a couple of drops where we stopped for a cuppa and a couple more when we got back.See if you can follow the overflow pipe from the expansion tank and see where it comes out the bottom of the bike and if that is where the liquid is coming from. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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