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engine coolant level

jfoster

New member
I did my 18,000 mile service yesterday on my 16 rt. I checked my coolant level and noticed it was low so I filled it to where it needed to be.
5 months ago when I did the 12,000 I had the same issue. I haven't had any problems with the bike overheating, didn't see any coolant in the
oil when I changed it, haven't seen any coming out of the weep hole. Was wondering if anybody else has had to keep an eye on their coolant levels.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
 
It's funny how the weep hole seepage issue went from "replace the water pump!" to "add a drain line so it doesn't get on the pretty black engine!" :laugh
 
It's funny how the weep hole seepage issue went from "replace the water pump!" to "add a drain line so it doesn't get on the pretty black engine!" :laugh

Not a surprise. The owners of new bikes can be a bit hysterical sometimes when they perceive that their new motorcycle isn't perfectly perfect perfection.
 
My 2016 needed a top up from "min" to "max" at about 2500 miles - that required 2 oz of coolant mix (50/50 coolant/distilled water). That was mid summer 2017 and I occasionally saw some evidence of dripping out of the weep hole.

I topped it off again around 7500 - 8000 miles mid summer this year, again it took about 2 oz of coolant mix. I've seen less and less evidence of dripping out of the weep hole.

The level now seems to be sitting pretty close to "max".

I wouldn't be too concerned unless it really starts losing a lot of coolant quickly.
 
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