Not a good Friday night...
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The bottom of pretty much everything will have coolant residue but where on the bike is the highest sign of coolant?
ottafish
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As far as I can see, the highest point is 3/4 the way up the oil cooler.
Inner fairings is down low. And I can't see any signs of coolant streaking.
Overflow bottle bone dry and empty.
Pulled the radiator off earlier to take in for pressure test and still about 1/3 full.
Remaining liquid is still bright green and no off colour or dark streaks
I'm hoping it's just a dodgy thermostat .... really hoping
Bailey9r
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I’m thinking about one for this massive unit on the front of my new Z. I’ve had good luck on the Busa for 63,000+ miles but this one is right out there and all it takes is one little rock.
Funny looking at your Pic (beautiful BTW) the rear disc is as big as the single disc was on my Z1 900 in 75.
I took care of that real quick! (along with some Morris Mags)
Nastee
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I would start with inspecting the thermostat for any damage possibly from installing the fairing sometimes the rubber cover can get mashed if not mindful. Did the fan ever come on when you were riding? Did it overflow as soon as you stopped like at a light or some place? When you are moving that bike will flow enough air to stay ok until you stop then out the over flow. Lastly what type of coolant was that get the blue ice stuff that will drop the temp 20 degrees lower, don't use car antifreeze not going to work right. The bigger blow off cap is just extra insurance but gave me some peace of mind. Now consider the 160 thermostat from Schintz the stock comes on at 220 for factory emissions #'s. I would do all the above anyway but C-10 does know his stuff & is most likely spot on!As far as I can see, the highest point is 3/4 the way up the oil cooler.
Inner fairings is down low. And I can't see any signs of coolant streaking.
Overflow bottle bone dry and empty.
Pulled the radiator off earlier to take in for pressure test and still about 1/3 full.
Remaining liquid is still bright green and no off colour or dark streaks
I'm hoping it's just a dodgy thermostat .... really hoping
ottafish
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Thanks for the info - much appreciated.
I have ordered a new thermostat and will see how it all looks once I get it. As summer gets going, I may consider the 160 thermostat. Also getting the ecu flashed to bring the fans on early.
It was as soon as I pulled over after noticing the temp gauge had shot up and warning light on. When I stopped and jumped off was when the leakage occurred as far as I can tell.
And I am not sure if the fans were on when riding. I will order a new temp switch I think just to be sure.
I'll have to do some searching to see if I can find the "blue ice" stuff here in Aust.
Before changing out the coolant that the manufacturer recommends take a look at what Blue Ice or Water Wetter contains or doesn’t, to see if it lubricates the water pump and inhibits rust like coolant does. Some don’t and are meant for race tracks not ‘street’ engine longevity.
Mathewrussell52
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Have ran it inndirtbike before I’m not a believer it’s needed. And it’s expensive.
jeffgordons24
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I’m crossing too otta
jeffgordons24
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This forum has attracted a couple Ti addicts and a couple blue addicts.......oh myOh my, I’m sold! Dark blue coolant
What entertainment we have here...it's great!
jeffgordons24
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Who needs AA, this forum provides all the coping mechanisms anyone could ever need!!This forum has attracted a couple Ti addicts and a couple blue addicts.......oh my
What entertainment we have here...it's great!
Ha, not coping, enabling!
That's a fact right there...even I am eyeing some Ti fasteners...
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