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Two ouches today

Dudley

Dudley

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1. While driving to the dealer to have chat and coffee (80 miles) I started smelling coolant. HHMMM Yep, it was. Right side under plastics...seems like plastic bottle problem. Drove another 50 miles to dealers and they verified it was bottle, so parts are ordered. The bottle was empty, but the Spyder never overheated. So the shop filled it with coolant and I went back home.
2. Got my first bee sting today after all the miles I have ridden. Hit my right index finger doing about 30 mph. Tore the stinger clean off the bee. Looked like a desert plant seed with it's sticker used to attach on to something for transportation. Thankfully several months ago someone posted about Sting Ease and we had some with us. It worked.
 
...like this? :yikes:

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I hear Bees like the smell of coolant :joke: glad your ok :thumbup:noe your officialy in the bad coolant bottle club been there and done that :mad:
 
Ouches aren't fun! Keep an eye on that coolant bottle - with the mileage you have, it's bound to go.

Say Hi to KJen for me!
 
Obviously an issue with the coolant bottle i am seriously thinking about ordering one just so i have one when mine fails...LOL. Had a bee once hit me in the face between the bridge of my nose and my glasses and get between my eye and my glasses. I would pay good money to have video of me trying to pull over my 92 FXR while removing a bee from my eye at 65 mph!! He never stung me though thank the lord. i also had a quail once hit me in the right hand 40 miles into a trip to Sturgis with two buddies. He hit the brake lever first though and only glanced off my hand but it hurt like you wouldnt believe. Also once while sitting stopped at highway crossroad i had a truck fly by me at 70 mph and throw a rock about 2 1/2 inches in diameter into my left thigh that left a bruise about the size of a softball. Want me to tell you bout my scars?? LOL
 
docdoru said:
...like this? :yikes:

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I will take the plastics off tomorrow and explore. Just for the fun of it I will apply some clear silicone sealant on the outside of the crack (if I can find it) and put ducktape over that, see if it works for a temperary repair.
 
I'd be interested if your bottle looks like Dudley's.. If I had to guess I'll bet it looks just like it and the same type of damage and location is on your's as Dudley's. If this is the case the bottle is rubbing on something as it's mounted.. Possible if you could pinpoint the location other members ( as myself ) could attempt to protect it with sometype of fire retardent material.. Not sure how are what we could use but its a least a start to a on going problem.. Just my 2 cents worth.. I really haven't looked at the treats about the coolant bottle, maybe I need to back track a bit..

Joe
 
xpeschon said:
I'd be interested if your bottle looks like Dudley's.. If I had to guess I'll bet it looks just like it and the same type of damage and location is on your's as Dudley's. If this is the case the bottle is rubbing on something as it's mounted.. Possible if you could pinpoint the location other members ( as myself ) could attempt to protect it with sometype of fire retardent material.. Not sure how are what we could use but its a least a start to a on going problem.. Just my 2 cents worth.. I really haven't looked at the treats about the coolant bottle, maybe I need to back track a bit..

Joe
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That had come to mind. Didn't get to look today, but will attempt soon. From the indentation on the picture it does seem like some pressure point pushing against the bottle. Will be interesting to find out.
 
Agree,, its rubbing on something for sure, just WHAT is the question, maybe we can pervent this from happening some how if we just find out what its rubbing on.. Thanks for the update brother..

Joe
 
Well, just looked at the bottle. Seems like a leak in the seam on the side facing the engine. The bottom is still full. I applied a generous bead of clear silicon sealer, will let dry until tomorrow and then test it. And yes, I forgot the camera!!!!:gaah:
 
Well this is interesting. Maybe that is why mine is always dry. I was believing it had something to do with the DPS upgrade as it started loosing coolant shortly after that.
 
Started to smell coolant today as well. Spydie was not over-heating (34 F) today. It comers and goes so I will check the coolant reservoire tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up.
 
Star Cruiser said:
Started to smell coolant today as well. Spydie was not over-heating (34 F) today. It comers and goes so I will check the coolant reservoire tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up.
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Also check hose clamps. They commonly loosen when the weather changes.
 
Took a ride yesterday after the silicone sealant dried up....yep, it still leaked, so I guess I will just park it till the new bottle arives and shop fixes through warranty. Just wonder why the bottle has a seam at all. Why not just a seamless bottle???
 
Dudley said:
Took a ride yesterday after the silicone sealant dried up....yep, it still leaked, so I guess I will just park it till the new bottle arives and shop fixes through warranty. Just wonder why the bottle has a seam at all. Why not just a seamless bottle???
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Got me:dontknow:
 
New findings...Checked the bottle today after yesterday's short ride. There was still some coolant in the bottom, about 1.5 inches. It was not dripping anymore, so I filled it to the top line with distilled water. No leak. I started the engine and let it run until 3 bars, with cap off bottle...no leak! I replaced the cap, dripped in less than a minute. Worked the flashlight around, no leaking from where I applied the silicone. Got a mirror to check underneath the bottle...BINGO! There is a tiny stream running from the front of the bottle. Next is to let it all cool off and try to remove it and look farther. Seems like it leaks under pressure, not when cap is off. Cap has a 13 PSI rating, so it's not much pressure. Would it be OK to run with a aluminum foil cover????:dontknow:
 
Dudley said:
New findings...Checked the bottle today after yesterday's short ride. There was still some coolant in the bottom, about 1.5 inches. It was not dripping anymore, so I filled it to the top line with distilled water. No leak. I started the engine and let it run until 3 bars, with cap off bottle...no leak! I replaced the cap, dripped in less than a minute. Worked the flashlight around, no leaking from where I applied the silicone. Got a mirror to check underneath the bottle...BINGO! There is a tiny stream running from the front of the bottle. Next is to let it all cool off and try to remove it and look farther. Seems like it leaks under pressure, not when cap is off. Cap has a 13 PSI rating, so it's not much pressure. Would it be OK to run with a aluminum foil cover????:dontknow:
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bjt said:
If I read the chart correctly, 13 PSI raises the boiling point of water alone up to 240 - 250 degrees. Adding antifreeze raises it even farther.

http://www.energysolutionscenter.org/boilerburner/Eff_Improve/Primer/SteamTables.pdf
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All cooling systems are far more prone to leak under pressure. That's one of the things that makes cooling system leaks hard to find.

:agree: with BJT. I would not recommend running a modern system (i.e. newer than a Model A Ford) unpressurized. Boiling over can ruin an engine and burn you badly.
 
I had mine replaced at 24,000.
It had a crack (never saw) towards the top more. BRP replaced under warranty.
 
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