Radiator Hoses

[ouchez]

Since it was in the 50's here today I uncover Max and checked underneath for any leakage, found a wet spot underneath, looked like oil. The bike has been sitting since early October. I grabbed my new 130 lumen led flashlight and searched for the source of the fluid, and found a hose leaking, the clamp was loose so I tightened it up and checked the fluid, it was coolant that was beneath the bike, small amount.

I experienced the same 2 springs ago and found a number of hose clamps loose at that time. I re-tightened all the hose clamps this time. I would suggest, you all that store your bike especially, to do so before riding this season.

That LED flashlight was a big help also in pinpointing the leak.:clapping:

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[tothemax93]

Good advice. I had one leaking a few days ago, and went through the others to make sure they were tight.

 

[gamorg02]

are they getting looser or i wonder if the rubber is compressing over time?