Radiator sprung a leak

Dblbull

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2011 Triumph Rocket III Roadster (Phantom Black)
Probably more of a rant than a question.
I'm getting ready to leave for Woodward Ave. in Detroit for Dream Cruise tomorrow. Doesn't my Rocket 3 Roadster start having a hissy fit and takes a leak over the left side of its engine. All greenish blue. Radiator sprung a leak. I guess it wasn't ready to take its first longer ride. Its a good thing out happened before the trip instead of during.
Are the radiators problematic?
I've only got 2500 miles on the beast.
 
On a new bike you should go straight in to your dealer and get a new one fitted under warranty. Not aware of them being a problem - actually haven't heard of one just springing a leak - and certainly not after just 2,500 miles. Has anything hit it?
 
Assume the coolant has run down the left side of the bike , as you're sitting on it ?Have you removed the bear claw and checked the overflow container/ hoses. Radiator not usually a cause of concern mate.
 
Radiator is make by KTM and I haven't heard of any issues without an impact.

Tomcat is spot on, check hoses first, chances are is is just a poor fitting or loose clamp...

:cool:
 
They're taking care of it under warranty. I had my annual inspection done and had them to of oil and coolant (didn't see any in coolant expansion tank). I've never checked for coolant in the tank until it was time for inspection. I usually assume everything, and I pay for assuming later on. I didn't have any coolant spray on engine until after a zesty short ride on the expressway.
 
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