Coolant Problem?

Will · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Dec 2002 Karma :

I'm not sure (not being a mechanically minded person) but I think I have a problem with my scooter. The coolant appears to be leeking down the front (of where I sit). I have had the coolant bottle replaced on warranty but the problem persists (spelling). Anyone got any ideas on what it could be?

Very much appreciated

Will

JimboJ · Manc Pikey Joined: 23 Aug 2002 Karma :

what scoot you got?, does it have a smell like petrol is it thick like oil? or is it clear like water?
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Will · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Dec 2002 Karma :

[quote="JimboJ"]what scoot you got?, does it have a smell like petrol is it thick like oil? or is it clear like water?[/quote]

I have a Suzuki Katana. It doesn't smell like petrol and it's not thick like oil it's runny like water I suppose. Can't tell if it's clear cos it's against a black backboard but will check.

Will · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Dec 2002 Karma :

[quote="JimboJ"]or is it clear like water?[/quote]

Yep. It is clear like water. Hope this helps anyone who can help. Although no-one seems to be that bothered.

Dannyj · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 06 Mar 2003 Karma :

unfortunately with water leaks you have to just trace the leak ... theres no short cuts.... just check any pipe connections, tighten any connectors etc ... thats about all u can do ... if its still under warranty take it back!!

sorry cant be much more help!

hope u sort it out ..

WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 21 Mar 2002 Karma :

scooters are a pain in the arse to be honest mate, completely different in make up to standard bikes, if i ever had a problem with mine i just took it to a garage, is it a major problem?

if the bike overheats then you know its bad, if it still runs dont worry too much about it, but book it in to get looked at

just make very clear to the mechanics what is wrong, and what you want done about it, and remind them they gave you a warranty, often with scoots, its not their big money service, so they do it as quick as possibly, and dont seem to care to much, so make sure you lay it on the lines as to what you want done
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Will · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Dec 2002 Karma :

[quote="WildGoose"]scooters are a pain in the arse to be honest mate, completely different in make up to standard bikes, if i ever had a problem with mine i just took it to a garage, is it a major problem?

if the bike overheats then you know its bad, if it still runs dont worry too much about it, but book it in to get looked at

just make very clear to the mechanics what is wrong, and what you want done about it, and remind them they gave you a warranty, often with scoots, its not their big money service, so they do it as quick as possibly, and dont seem to care to much, so make sure you lay it on the lines as to what you want done[/quote]

Cheers for the advice. No it isn't a major problem. But every time I fill up on water/coolant it just drops down to the orginal level within a matter of days!

Dannyj · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 06 Mar 2003 Karma :

although at uni i am also a mechanic....(my dad owns a garage) ... and so i take great offense at those comments!!!!!

Just joking!!! but you should see the shit mechanics have to put with all day!!! its not surprising we get a little tetchy!!!!!

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Just to be certain, your arent overfilling it are you?

If you are not overfilling it then check where all the pipes go. Check the clips are all tight, and you might find one with a bit of white "fur" around it which would suggest it is leaking

All the best

Keith
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Ropehead · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 May 2002 Karma :

does it leak out untill the bottle is empty or will it stop at a certin level?

if it keeps droping untill empty u'v got a leak,
if it stops you are probably over filling it,
most coolant bottles only need filling around half full as the coolent can flow back and forth from the bottle to the engine as is warms up and cools down, on some bike the coolent bottle is more like an overflow that stores the excess water when the engine heats up and not for topping up, make sure you aint topping the bottle up when u should be putting it in the raidiator cap,

so after confusing u I hope this helps

Will · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Dec 2002 Karma :

[quote="Kickstart"]Hi

Just to be certain, your arent overfilling it are you?[/quote]

Well last time the block at the bike shop did it and it looked pretty full.

[quote="Ropehead"]does it leak out untill the bottle is empty or will it stop at a certin level?[/quote]

It just stops at a certain level.

Ropehead · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 May 2002 Karma :

what is this certin level ?
half the bottle or is it nearly empty?

This does make it sound like its been overfilled, do u have any marks showing u where to fill it 2?

Will · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Dec 2002 Karma :

Well ppls it appears all that the problem was that the cap wasn't on securly enough!! Thanks for all the help anyways.

Cheers

Will