coolant leak?

[azxvz1284]

Yep, I flushed and refilled the coolant. In the coolant bottle, it is filled to the proper mark and of course, the radiator is full, too. But, after twenty miles or so, its time to replenish the bottle, which is nearly empty. SO, I haven't smelled or seen any coolant to suggest a leak, either running it on the stand or while riding. I could swear the drain valve is closed correctly, with the detent at two o'clock.....but I must have missed something. Oh, I'm here in AZ, where the ambient air temp is 90f degrees. Anyone have an idea of what might be happening with my coolant level??

 

 

No water in the engine oil. Just changed it and it was pure dirty oil. Also, this is an ongoing issue.

 

Thanks, Richard

Edited September 16, 2014 by azxvz1284
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[Condor]

Yep, I flushed and refilled the coolant. In the coolant bottle, it is filled to the proper mark and of course, the radiator is full, too. But, after twenty miles or so, its time to replenish the bottle, which is nearly empty. SO, I haven't smelled or seen any coolant to suggest a leak, either running it on the stand or while riding. I could swear the drain valve is closed correctly, with the detent at two o'clock.....but I must have missed something. Oh, I'm here in AZ, where the ambient air temp is 90f degrees. Anyone have an idea of what might be happening with my coolant level??

 

Thanks, Richard

 

Any evidence of water in the engine oil??

[Flyinfool]

Or did you simply relieve an air pocket in the engine that was replenished from the bottle?