1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

05 TE450 radiator overflow

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by SteveH, Nov 16, 2009.

  1. SteveH Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Melbourne, Aus
    Hi,
    this has probably been covered before, but, on a recent ride on a 35 degree day - lots of 1st / 2nd gear single track and rutted hills, my bike started spitting coolant over my boots (nice!) from the plastic overflow bottle benath the airbox....so, radiator is now up for new coolant - does the overflow bottle need coolant in it also, ir is it just for surplus coolant when things heat up?
    Cheers
    Steve...:thumbsup:
    SteveH, Nov 16, 2009
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  2. rajobigguy Administrator

    Location:
    So.Cal.
    Yes you definitely need coolant in the overflow bottle, if you don't have any when the hot fluid from the radiators began overflowing it will melt holes in the coolant bottle. Don't fill it all the way to the top, about half way should be right.
    BTW welcome to Cafe Husky.:cheers:
    rajobigguy, Nov 16, 2009
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  3. SteveH Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Melbourne, Aus
    thanks for the help! much appreciated...Sound like it was a bit on the low side anyway (have not long had the bike).
    Steve
    SteveH, Nov 16, 2009
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