I have been dealing with the infamous coolant leak for the last 3 seasons. I learned a great deal from this forum, thank you very much. I recently dropped the radiator again and tighten all the hose clamps upstairs. I now am convinced that the leak is coming from the round hole which is an indicator for failing mechanical seal on the water pump.
I would love to be able to repair it myself, but I don't have the proper setup at home. What I saved from paying a shop will only go to my chiropractor and pain killers.
I have also learned that it is not uncommon for the water pump to leak a little. I am debating if I can put up with the leak. Attached is a pic of the leak after a 200 miles ride. The area was completely cleaned before the ride. Is this almost normal? How bad is it on a scale of 1 to 10? Is it safe to take it for a multi-day trip?
Thank you for your inputs. My bike is a 2007 ST1300A, 68,000miles.
Kenny
I would love to be able to repair it myself, but I don't have the proper setup at home. What I saved from paying a shop will only go to my chiropractor and pain killers.
I have also learned that it is not uncommon for the water pump to leak a little. I am debating if I can put up with the leak. Attached is a pic of the leak after a 200 miles ride. The area was completely cleaned before the ride. Is this almost normal? How bad is it on a scale of 1 to 10? Is it safe to take it for a multi-day trip?
Thank you for your inputs. My bike is a 2007 ST1300A, 68,000miles.
Kenny
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