Coolant leak

Discussion in 'TR650' started by bikehunter, Jul 13, 2013.

  1. bikehunter Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Hampshire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Strada 650
    Other Motorcycles:
    Harley, bmw, moto guzzi
    This was a delema when I first rode my Strada found that there was coolant dripping on the fan housing mount.
    Dealer responded with the fact that it was probably levels sorting it self out, was good to hear that they were concerned and I conitnued riding trying to come to terms that it was just that. But still it dribbled out after every ride.
    one morning I decided to check the level and was suprised to find the plastic front cover was in the middle of the exspansion bottle cap and it was tightening onto that and not the bottle which allowed the coolant to drip out. Now sorted and must make sure the bottle is free from the panel and can be able to flex about on the rubber mount
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  2. tweber Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Annual Tour de Go West
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Tr 650 terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    Zippo
    Thanks! For the info....by fall most of us here will have this bike sorted out and many miles on them also.
  3. bikehunter Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Hampshire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Strada 650
    Other Motorcycles:
    Harley, bmw, moto guzzi
    Also another point is that there is or was none in my case any seal between the cap and the bottle, today I had to ride on an unsurfaced road and was jumping all over the place, so much so that the coolant was all over the place again. Cap off and replaced with an 'o' ring. Today after a lot off mopping up, and replacement of distilled water found the leak is no more or so far!