got coolant leak, good amount after a ride. can't see the level of the coolant at the moment. I will take the tupperware off this weekend and try to determine how bad and where. dang it left the Honda coolant at my dad's house
Trust me that is highly unlikely just went through this whole ordeal of a coolant leak myself.First line of attack should come from the top end as it is a lot less messy than pulling the rad.Also you can run the engine and visibly see where the leaks are coming from.What it amounts to is loose hose clamps which when tightened up should clear up your problem.Looking like it dripping pretty good under the water pump plate. guess one of the gaskets is busted.
much easier going in from the front. The factory size hose clamp nut is 6mm, and if you have breeze clamps its 5/16. Use a 1/4 inch drive socket set, a swivel socket, and a 10 inch extension, you will be able to reach all the clamps in a criss cross attack.I was able to reach and tighten all of the top coolant lines hose clamps via the front, after removing the radiator. I used a 1/4 inch ratchet, extension, universal joint, and a 5mm socket (IIRC re the size). I had a very slow leak from one of the top hoses, and I think (hope) it has been corrected. I think a person would probably need to pull the throttle body in order to actually replace the hoses though.
If you have a sizeable volume of coolant leaking, your situation may indicate an actual rupture in a hose. A peek in thru the front might save you some time if it turns out you simply have a loose hose clamp or two.
It looks like you have a leak up above the water pump in the "V" area. You will have to check hoses and clamps.hello all! i have small problem about my bike (st1300A 2008 - 107 000 km). =))))
Antifreeze go away from my bike when i quickly stop. but if i long meal at one speed - no problem.
i attach some photo in this post.
i replace: bolts, gasket(o-ring) - twice(!!!), antifreeze (motul inugel optimal, L/M KFS2001, ...) - no result.
in manual write about tighten 12 hm - and no problem, but i tighten 12 , 16 , 20 - no result!
Сover is smooth without corrosion.
any ideas?
in one photo i marked "???" hole, and a don't know for what him??? i think from him leak antifreeze too...
THANKS ALL!!!