Hello rw711
The leak, especially if dripping over number 3 spark cylinder, is most likely to be loose jubilee clips around the thermostat housing, or a lesser chance of the filler cap not done up correctly.
If you want to do things on the quick, then just undo the front tank bolt and get someone to hold the tank up for you. You can wedge it up but it's not ideal or very safe to be honest, although i have done it myself before.
As the coolant is a sticky liquid, it will shine and show up with torch light where it is leaking from, so get the bike out of any sunlight and into the shade, or a garage, or even wait 'til it's dark, and it will become quite obvious where it is leaking from.
The jubilee clips will probably just need nipping up, or if you're very unlucky you may need to replace a pipe, but i very much doubt it.
Once you think you've found the culprit and dealt with it, give the area a wipe over with a hose and a rag, so that if the leak persists you'll be able to spot it easier next time you look.
As it's a new bike to you, once you've found the leak and sorted it, i would consider buying some Radflush from Halfrauds, and giving the system a good clean out.
It "may" be leaking due to pressure if the waterways are a bit clogged up so would need sorting out sooner rather than later.
A good tell tale sign of this would be to put your bike on the centre stand on level ground, then look under the rear seat on the right side of the bike at the coolant level in the white plastic expansion (overflow) tank.
Just give the bike a little rock and there is a lower/upper level where you should see liquid. If your system isn't air tight or is clogged up it's gonna cause problems and i'm gonna take a wild guess that either your coolant level either shows as very low or there's nothing there at all.
As you well know, with winter around the corner this is one area of the bike you want to be protected from the cold, so another good reason to make sure it's all leak free and air tight.
Any questions, feel free to ask. :thumbup
The leak, especially if dripping over number 3 spark cylinder, is most likely to be loose jubilee clips around the thermostat housing, or a lesser chance of the filler cap not done up correctly.
If you want to do things on the quick, then just undo the front tank bolt and get someone to hold the tank up for you. You can wedge it up but it's not ideal or very safe to be honest, although i have done it myself before.
As the coolant is a sticky liquid, it will shine and show up with torch light where it is leaking from, so get the bike out of any sunlight and into the shade, or a garage, or even wait 'til it's dark, and it will become quite obvious where it is leaking from.
The jubilee clips will probably just need nipping up, or if you're very unlucky you may need to replace a pipe, but i very much doubt it.
Once you think you've found the culprit and dealt with it, give the area a wipe over with a hose and a rag, so that if the leak persists you'll be able to spot it easier next time you look.
As it's a new bike to you, once you've found the leak and sorted it, i would consider buying some Radflush from Halfrauds, and giving the system a good clean out.
It "may" be leaking due to pressure if the waterways are a bit clogged up so would need sorting out sooner rather than later.
A good tell tale sign of this would be to put your bike on the centre stand on level ground, then look under the rear seat on the right side of the bike at the coolant level in the white plastic expansion (overflow) tank.
Just give the bike a little rock and there is a lower/upper level where you should see liquid. If your system isn't air tight or is clogged up it's gonna cause problems and i'm gonna take a wild guess that either your coolant level either shows as very low or there's nothing there at all.
As you well know, with winter around the corner this is one area of the bike you want to be protected from the cold, so another good reason to make sure it's all leak free and air tight.
Any questions, feel free to ask. :thumbup
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