Low coolant level

[OverHillAndDale]

This weekend my bike (2014 RT) was running fine, but when I stopped at a traffic light the radiator fans came on and I watched in horror as the temperature gauge started rapidly climbing. pps: When the light changed and I took off and the temperature came right back down. I went straight home, always keeping the bike moving, and the problem didn't show again until I stopped the bike in my driveway.

I checked and the coolant reservoir was almost empty. I added coolant and it runs fine without overheating. I don't find any leakage under the bike when it runs or sits still, and I find no evidence of leakage when I scan around the area with a flashlight.

Could this have been a very gradual leak, or do I likely have an issue that could strand me? The last time I checked the coolant was March and it was within range at the time.

If I take the bike to the dealer, I'm sure to do without it for a couple of weeks. (Incidentally, could Can-Am have made that reservoir any harder to get at?)

 

[garb55]

I would have to add a little coolant now and then but could not find the leak on my 2014 RTL
then one morning
I went out to take a ride and
I saw a couple of drops coolant under the :f_spider:
went for a ride but when
I got home no leak
I found it only leaked after it cooled down

I took the frunk off and
I found 2 hose clamps that were leaking
I cut off the hose clamps and replaced them with the screw type and no more leaks
that was 2 years ago
Don

 

[spydercamp13]

No Coolant in Reservoir

I also found my coolant container empty and over the past winter would have to add a little coolant, not much. Never observed any leakage on garage floor nor did I observed abnormal high temperature. However, after discovering my reservoir completely empty, I took the bike to my dealer, he replaced the coolant and I made an appointment for April 20th for further investigation of the problem. After 2 months and 2 days I got my bike back. Yes, it took my dealer 2 months and 2 days to diagnose and replace a bad head gasket!!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
My bike, a 2014 RTS SE6 with 19,199 miles.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

MISSING COOLANT

Is it possible the reservoir CAP wasn't completely tight ????............. But I think that would have caused over-heating due to it not being pressurized .....................Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

I also found my coolant container empty and over the past winter would have to add a little coolant, not much. Never observed any leakage on garage floor nor did I observed abnormal high temperature. However, after discovering my reservoir completely empty, I took the bike to my dealer, he replaced the coolant and I made an appointment for April 20th for further investigation of the problem. After 2 months and 2 days I got my bike back. Yes, it took my dealer 2 months and 2 days to diagnose and replace a bad head gasket!!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
My bike, a 2014 RTS SE6 with 19,199 miles.

Remind me not to go to that dealer. :yikes:

 

[garb55]

Remind me not to go to that dealer. :yikes:

Just a reminder
DON"T GO TO THE DEALER
DON"T GO TO THE DEALER
DON"T GO TO THE DEALER
This massage may repeat every 10 min.:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Just a reminder
DON"T GO TO THE DEALER
DON"T GO TO THE DEALER
DON"T GO TO THE DEALER
This massage may repeat every 10 min.:roflblack::roflblack:

It is now stuck in my head but I want to pick who gives me the "massage" every ten minutes. Appreciate the help. LOL

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I had to have the hose replaced on my 14 RT

 

[cyclerider]

I was trying to come up with a solution for adding and checking the coolant level. Like a cap extension with a dip stick. It is ridiculous that you have to remove that cover, and you can't really see the full level.. I hope someone provides a solution like this sometime soon.

 

[OverHillAndDale]

I was trying to come up with a solution for adding and checking the coolant level. Like a cap extension with a dip stick. It is ridiculous that you have to remove that cover, and you can't really see the full level.. I hope someone provides a solution like this sometime soon.

I couldn't agree more, there's got to be a more visible place for that reservoir.

 

[Snowbelt Spyder]

I was trying to come up with a solution for adding and checking the coolant level. Like a cap extension with a dip stick. It is ridiculous that you have to remove that cover, and you can't really see the full level.. I hope someone provides a solution like this sometime soon.

I always have some fuzzy pipe cleaners around for gun cleaning. I use that for a dipstick for this very thing. Bend it to whatever shape and length you need. For routine checks, a flashlight up against the bottom of the tank will show green with coolant in the tank.

 

[The Governor]

I was trying to come up with a solution for adding and checking the coolant level. Like a cap extension with a dip stick. It is ridiculous that you have to remove that cover, and you can't really see the full level.. I hope someone provides a solution like this sometime soon.

The tank is pressurized. Careful fabricating a dipstick unless the setup will retain the pressurization properties- otherwise, she is sure to overheat.
Shine a flashlight from below in the right wheel well to see fluid level.

 

[ponchatoula]

How far down in inches on the ppe cleaner is a full tank? Thanks

 

[Snowbelt Spyder]

PM sent.

 

[h0gr1der]

After having to add coolant a few times with no real apparent leakage, I finally found some coolant in the belly pan. I thought it was the hose clamps as that is where it was most prevalent, but it turned out to be a bad water pump.

 

[Cruising RT]

I discovered a stained damp spot underneath my 14 RTL while stored in a enclosed trailer and could not locate any leaks. A friend told be it had to be a hose clamp, so I took it to a dealer to look at...…..well after telling dealer that I think it could be a hose clamp, mechanic couldn't find leak, took water pump off, nothing visible, put everything back together with new clamps, no longer have any leaks but the initial charge was 417.00, after a heated conversation, I ended up paying 212.00 for hose clamps. I strongly encourage to check clamps, replace them then if it still leaks then take it to a dealer. Expensive lesson.