Re: coolant overflow

[Erik Miner <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Correct, the leakage is due to splashing around etc. As I posted a 
while back a good fix is to put a wire tie around the cap. Make sure 
to get one wide enough. The width of the edge of the reservoir cap is 
ideal. snug it up, trim and no more leakage. Of course YMMV

Erik


>I was the one who brought up this leaky reservoir question.  To clarify,
>the coolant is splashing up against the rear of the container which is
>where the cap is.  Upon acceleration, the coolant is forced to the back
>of the reservoir and simply splashes up to the cap area where it then
>leaks past the cap and down the side of the reservoir and onto the rest
>of the back of the bike.  It is not caused by overheating or
>overfilling.  It is simply a piss poor seal at the cap which should be
>sealed tight at that point.  The reservoir is equipped with an
>overflow/drain pipe which handles overflow and venting.  This does
>present a safety issue as it could cause a traction problem at the rear
>wheel.  I'll bet if the DOT knew about it, there would be a recall right
>quick.
>
>And to the guy who can't read the level on the side of his reservoir:
>It's prolly not because the plastic is too thick, it's more likely that
>the level is below the site window- like mine cuz it all leaks out the
>cap.  (Unless you're using water or a light colored coolant?)
>
>Jonathan West
>
>
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