1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

250-500cc Coolant loss?

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Ran Caulfield, Jun 2, 2015.

  1. Ran Caulfield Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Qld Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 Wr300,13 WR125
    Other Motorcycles:
    none at the mo
    Have got a 2012 WR300 with 137hrs on it,the problem I have is the last couple of rides it has lost coolant,first time I had to put 300-400mls in the second time probably 150-300mls.
    Have checked gearbox oil,hose clamps all good.Still has thermostat in and was wondering whether that might be the issue.Funny thing even on the hottest days it has never boiled and here in Queensland it gets pretty stinkin' hot.Still on original piston & rings J D jet kit running pretty sweet
    Any thoughts
    Cheers
  2. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    not in gearbox, not boiling over its gotta be going somewhere! not burning it up(bad sickly smell n white smoke when running) through leaking inner head oring? not weeping from head due to dodgy outer head oring? rads haven't split(mine both did)? no weeping hoses or cap? water pump not leaking(oring)? im out of ideas. 137 hours wouldn't be surprised if head orings gone. time for a top end anyway id say Ran. maybe check the small hose that runs over the top of the frame near the headstem(in front of tank) that joins rads together. it rubs & could be leaking
  3. Ran Caulfield Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Qld Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 Wr300,13 WR125
    Other Motorcycles:
    none at the mo
    Thanks for your thoughts shawbagga,checked that little hose between the rads and has rubbed but dosen't seem to be leaking,don,t think it's the inner head o ring as I would have thought you would see bubbles in the coolant with it running and rad cap off,no leaks on outside of head,still think might have something to do with that thermostat?
    Probably pull the top off and throw a new piston at it and remove thermostat.
    shawbagga likes this.
  4. lankydoug Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    TM 300en
    How low is the level? Even with or just covering the radiator fins cold is normal, if you fill it full it will puke more than that out of the overflow.
    Tinken likes this.
  5. HusqRacr Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Escondido, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE511, 10' WR300, 2015 FC450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati 998, KTM 520EXC
    I bought a used '10 WR300 and had the same issue. Every ride, I would consume coolant. Come to find out the inner head o-ring was blown because the previous owner stripped out two head bolts. Of course the 2 that weren't possible to be repaired for what the cost of a new cylinder was.. $500 later, all is well..:cool:
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  6. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    Also if you can get your hands on a waterless coolant. These coolants operate at very low pressures 0-2psi and to not push through gaskets and seals as easily.
    Borntoride71 likes this.
  7. Ran Caulfield Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Qld Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 Wr300,13 WR125
    Other Motorcycles:
    none at the mo
    Coolant level is well below the rad fins so something is up, will have to dig deeper.
    thanks for your reply's
  8. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    It's gotta' be going someplace. I'd rig up a temp recovery tank on the overflow tube.

    :cheers:
  9. Ran Caulfield Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Qld Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 Wr300,13 WR125
    Other Motorcycles:
    none at the mo
    Yeh not a bad idea will think about rigging some thing up.Will prob. do top end first anyway. Cheers
  10. PawPaw Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TC 449
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda Crf450R + old CB750
    Replace the radiator cap with higher rated unit.

    Paw Paw