Hulk Posted March 17, 2013 #1 Posted March 17, 2013 I have read all(most anyway) the posts about the plugs behind the fins, but before I start adventuring by taking things apart, thought maybe I could get some opinions or suggestions. Started her the other day, ran for about 10-15 minutes, didn’t push it, just enough to get her warm. While taking a look today found this and about a dime under the kickstand …..
etcswjoe Posted March 17, 2013 #2 Posted March 17, 2013 First warm day of the riding season yesterday and I had almost the exact same thing I was away from home so I checked my coolant level and then tightened the fake fins just a tad and it did not leak the rest of the day I will order new plugs next week. It is a quick and easy job to take the fake fins off and replace the plugs.
stroker ace Posted March 17, 2013 #3 Posted March 17, 2013 Sure looks like the plugs in my opinion. They are easy to change not sure if anyone has a good price on them. I think they are usually around $5.50 each.
Hulk Posted March 18, 2013 Author #4 Posted March 18, 2013 Fingers crossed, thanks for the posts....don't suppose either of you know the OEM part number?
MidlifeVenture Posted March 18, 2013 #6 Posted March 18, 2013 Read other threads where you put a dime on the spot that presses against the plug saw a little leak the first ride last year but it sealed it self we will see this year:fingers-crossed-emo
playboy Posted March 18, 2013 #7 Posted March 18, 2013 I couldn't afford the dime so I used a copper washer I had laying around. Just put a dab of grease on the fin to hold it in place till the fin was re-installed.
dacheedah Posted March 18, 2013 #8 Posted March 18, 2013 did the copper washer have Lincoln's head on it by chance??
k9cottage Posted March 18, 2013 #9 Posted March 18, 2013 i had an old tractor tube in the shed so cut a dime size bit and siliconed it to the cover, did all 4 and have had no leaks since
BuddyRich Posted March 18, 2013 #10 Posted March 18, 2013 I used two small pieces of duct tape. You can fix anything with duct tape..
playboy Posted March 19, 2013 #11 Posted March 19, 2013 did the copper washer have Lincoln's head on it by chance?? Heck no then I would only have 1cent and somebody around here is always needing my
Hulk Posted March 23, 2013 Author #12 Posted March 23, 2013 Just so there is a follow up...ordered part #90338-11152-00 which comes in packs of one!(must be a Canadian thing) Took off the fin and good call..simple fix, pulled out the old plug, ohh and BTW for those who might forget... there is antifreeze on the other side of the plug so be quick with your thumb or the new plug. popped the new one in, slapped a piece of duct tape (cant hurtm, right BuddyRich?) and off to the next project....
stroker ace Posted March 23, 2013 #13 Posted March 23, 2013 Just so there is a follow up...ordered part #90338-11152-00 which comes in packs of one!(must be a Canadian thing) Took off the fin and good call..simple fix, pulled out the old plug, ohh and BTW for those who might forget... there is antifreeze on the other side of the plug so be quick with your thumb or the new plug. popped the new one in, slapped a piece of duct tape (cant hurtm, right BuddyRich?) and off to the next project.... They only come one per pack here also. Glad you got it fixed.
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