radiator dran

[piper]

Hi every one.

"As we are coming into winter, the mornings are cold. "

One morning I went to get food and found radiator fluid leaking from one of the drain plugs.

It was on the right front side of the engine today I worked on the bike and found that the left rear is also leaking.

My question is can I just pull them out and reseat them or should I replace them Thanks

[LilBeaver]

There have been a number of folks that have reported these plugs hardening and cracking over time. This, coupled with the shrinkage from the cold contribute to leak(s) developing out of these plugs.

 

As a temporary fix, some (myself included) have taken a few washers and taped them to the inside of the fake fins to provide a little more pressure on the rubber plugs them selves to temporarily stop the leaks, then when you get a chance, go ahead and replace the plugs.

 

The plugs themselves are a few bucks a piece... Well, at least in the U.S. they are.

 

[1BigDog]

Since your bike is a 2006 model, it should have the 5 year warranty down under also. If so, let the dealer deal with it. If it doesnt, then you will need to get an old spark plug to use to remove those plugs. This would also be a good time for a radiator flush.

[piper]

No here in Australia we don’t get 5 year warranty we only get 2 years.

If we had 5 years, I would have clamed on my rear shock and other things.