Radiator leaking new bike

nolton said:

About a month ago I noticed coolant leaking only while riding. When I would stop and park I could not find the leak. It seemed that the coolant was leaking only when the thermostat opened. I asked Warp9.9 about using a stop leak for this and he told me to check all my hoses and the rad cap but never use stop leak. I did this and found that only the top hose clamp was loose but after tightening it I still had a leak. It looked like it was coming from the radiator itself. I kept checking hoses and the cap then one day it just stopped leaking I haven't had a problem since.

one weeks worth of leaking



100 miles of riding after cleaning the first splatters.


No leaks now.

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Did the anti-freeze wreck your paint ?

Rocket Scientist said:

Did the anti-freeze wreck your paint ?

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No. It's a non silica mixed with water wetter and distilled water.

When I first saw it I thought it was oil and water.
Scared the hell out of me.

nolton said:

No. It's a non silica mixed with water wetter and distilled water.

When I first saw it I thought it was oil and water.
Scared the hell out of me.

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What brand anti-freeze do you use ? I've heard we are suppose to use the "no silica" kind. I need to change mine this year.

muleskinner said:

Here we go. Let's not degrade this thread into a Harley bashing one. I still own a 2005 RK Custom. 20,000 trouble free miles. It was my first Harley after I retired. It's now my wifes' bike. I sold my trouble free, performance modified 107CI 07 Street Glide to buy the R3T. Like you I wanted to be different. I'm not a "Follower." But,,,the newer Harleys are just fine. They don't leak oil like the old ones. They run fine. The paint, chrome, powder coating and fit and finish are very, very high quality. The Harley of today IS NOT the Harley of yesterday! Most people who bash them can't afford them. And so it goes. Anyway,,,,my Rocket is now fixed, washed and full of fuel. Ready to ride! It's in the high 60's and clear,,,,no wind here. I rode to breakfast this morning.

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I know that the Evolution engines were a big improvement and the Twin Cams. One of my good Friends has about 5 Harley's. they are always broken down because he thrashes them. Out right abuses them. He broke the swing arm on his Road King. The rest are old, pan head, shovel head , knuckle head bikes. I like his Road King the best.

The problem I have with Harley is not the with the bike. It is fine. I like all motorcycles. The problem I have is with the riders. So many people are buying these bikes for the image. They are more concerned with image than riding. They scurry between stops so they can stand around with all their gear looking cool. They look down their nose at other brands. They won't wave like most other riders , unless you are riding a Harley.
There is no other brand of motorcycle that has brought out so many posers.

I feel bad for the real riders that own Harley's and respect other riders. They are outnumbered by posers, at least here in Florida. It is so bad that my Harley buddy won't even wear Harley gear, he doesn't want to be mistaken for the sheep.

I have nothing against Harley, just a certain segment of the herd.

I would use the Honda M/C pre mixed coolant. Any Honda dealer has it and it's a non silica coolant. Should work just fine in our bikes. Man who brought this old thread back to life?

muleskinner said:

I would use the Honda M/C pre mixed coolant. Any Honda dealer has it and it's a non silica coolant. Should work just fine in our bikes. Man who brought this old thread back to life?

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Me

Rocket Scientist said:

What brand anti-freeze do you use ? I've heard we are suppose to use the "no silica" kind. I need to change mine this year.

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What ever non silica you can find. The area I live in is so backwoods I had to order some off the internet.

Mule skinner ,I had the same problem with my bike ,I just had the first oil change ($328.00) ouch! And the bike had a friggin anti-freeze leak. Called the dealer and got the run around and they needed the bike for week or so. Bull**** took it apart and tightened every loose clamp on the bike as a matter a fact I tightened every nut,bolt,screw and clamp.never had another problem. I too don't like people touching my bike. The answer to your question was "TOMBSTONE" .............sandman

I think you will find that any "long life" anti-freeze is silica free.

sandman1852 said:

Mule skinner ,I had the same problem with my bike ,I just had the first oil change ($328.00) ouch! And the bike had a friggin anti-freeze leak. Called the dealer and got the run around and they needed the bike for week or so. Bull**** took it apart and tightened every loose clamp on the bike as a matter a fact I tightened every nut,bolt,screw and clamp.never had another problem. I too don't like people touching my bike. The answer to your question was "TOMBSTONE" .............sandman

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No,,,,"and Hell followed with him" is from Pale Rider.