OK recently ive noticed that the bike is getting hotter than normal...Then when i stop and turn off the engine, Coolant/Water comes out of the resivour over flow....
The level is fine but a litle concerning.
Any ideas??
Thanks in advance.
Jay
Coolant question
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Coolant question
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Re: Coolant question
Hmm radiator is not blocked stopping air flow through it is it ? has it a fan , has that stopped working?
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Re: Coolant question
water pump?
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Re: Coolant question
Water pump circulation?
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echo, echo, echo 
07977507395
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
Re: Coolant question
Blocked thermostat then,
Not pressurised once left overnight is it??
Not pressurised once left overnight is it??
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Re: Coolant question
Thermostats get grotty. Take it out (keep it) do a few miles, see if that works.
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Re: Coolant question
You can get test kits to see if there are hydrocarbons in the coolant, to see if it is being pressurised by a weakening head gasket .......
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Re: Coolant question
All sorted.....
Gave the system a good flush through with a hose in the rad .....after a good flush then refiled system IAW the manual and job done....
Jay
Gave the system a good flush through with a hose in the rad .....after a good flush then refiled system IAW the manual and job done....
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Re: Coolant question
Did you back flush the rad? , put hose in outlet at bottom , and shove water back up through the rad
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