what is the easiest way to access the leaking coolant lines under the fuel tank on a st1300 ?
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ST1100 or 1300?what is the easiest way to access the leaking coolant lines under the fuel tank ?
No easy way. fuel tank, air cleaner, throttle bodies. If you remove the tank, there is a hose you need to purchase called the "Joint hose" and also need to buy 2 new "Joint" hose clamps to replace the ones you take off.what is the easiest way to access the leaking coolant lines under the fuel tank on a st1300 ?
A question for you...What's leaking? You will rarely have to get to all of the OEM clamps; usually it's the big hoses off the radiator at the thermostat housing. These are readily accessible once you pull the radiator, and then the frame reinforcing bar (its horizontal) directly in front of the stat housing. Since the youngest ST's are now 7 years old, you might consider replacing the stat and o-ring while you are in there. Hoses seem to last a long time, though I plan to yank the t- bodies and replace all of them at the bike's 10th birthday, and use constant tension breeze clamps.what is the easiest way to access the leaking coolant lines under the fuel tank on a st1300 ?
Based on my own experience with my ST, and what I have read here from multiple people who have had the same issue, I think that Honda just screwed up and didn't tighten those hose clamps sufficiently when they came down the assembly line. Mine leaked when it was new as well. I tightened the hose clamps and have never had another leak.why the st ?
Yes on replacing the joint hose. You really don't need to replace the clamps. I have reused my numerous times and have never had an issue!No easy way. fuel tank, air cleaner, throttle bodies. If you remove the tank, there is a hose you need to purchase called the "Joint hose" and also need to buy 2 new "Joint" hose clamps to replace the ones you take off.
I wish it were easy.
Nobody can ask a question here and not start a friendly debate. Hey, its how we all learn w/ no consequences. Besides, its entertaining for those of us who cannot/do not ride in the winter. My opinions only - YMMV - stop leak is a bandaid and while potato soup might stop a leak in your radiator, it can also clog small passageways and/or the thermostat. And, if it did do damage, do you want to deal with a stuck bike while on a trip? Many of us cherish the reliability of our ST's; is it worth giving that up?thanks for the advice now a question which is not meant to start a debate. my old truck leaked coolant . looked like from the radiator. I put KSEAL in it and the leak stopped and has held for 4 years and caused not problems. why won't this work on the st ? my 07 wing 257,000 miles has original hoses clamp etc and has never leaked a drop. why the st ? never thought i'd put a drip pan under a honda. the st1300 is my most favorite bike. ride safe
My 2005 is still on original hose and clamps, they've been on and off a few dozen times. I do keep a spare hose assembly around, but with minimal flexing the hose has plenty of life and longevity.Yes on replacing the joint hose. You really don't need to replace the clamps. I have reused my numerous times and have never had an issue!If you remove the tank, there is a hose you need to purchase called the "Joint hose" and also need to buy 2 new "Joint" hose clamps to replace the ones you take off.