ran over a smurf?
Could be anything from a simple overspill to the cap not being on properly, not something you can really guess.But a torch makes coolant shine so maybe a good help at locating the source.
I've just noticed a load of blue residue around the oil cooler on the front of my Gen2. Any ideas what that would be? My first assumption is coolant because It's really bright blue and looks like it's been leaking out of every joint/seam on it? I would upload picture but this bludy site won't let me anymore :-(
First things first is get more coolant put back in, 'cos if your levels are very low then even your fan won't kick in to help out with any overheating.It could just be loose jubilee clips around the thermostat housing, because that cooler below it hasn't just been splashed, it's properly covered, but if not then whatever it is needs fixing immediately.
Quote from: darrsi on 19 April 2017, 06:24:20 amFirst things first is get more coolant put back in, 'cos if your levels are very low then even your fan won't kick in to help out with any overheating.It could just be loose jubilee clips around the thermostat housing, because that cooler below it hasn't just been splashed, it's properly covered, but if not then whatever it is needs fixing immediately.Sounds silly but how do I put more in? The radiator is full and there isn't any access to the overflow tank, plus that doesn't have a lid on it like my previous bikes?
Quote from: Dudeofrude on 19 April 2017, 07:32:06 amQuote from: darrsi on 19 April 2017, 06:24:20 amFirst things first is get more coolant put back in, 'cos if your levels are very low then even your fan won't kick in to help out with any overheating.It could just be loose jubilee clips around the thermostat housing, because that cooler below it hasn't just been splashed, it's properly covered, but if not then whatever it is needs fixing immediately.Sounds silly but how do I put more in? The radiator is full and there isn't any access to the overflow tank, plus that doesn't have a lid on it like my previous bikes?Are you sure there's no cap on your expansion tank? It should look like this. http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Yamaha-fz1-n-2006-07-08-09-2010-expation-tank-/272567454266?hash=item3f76494a3a:g:MXEAAMXQlgtRoT4f