Being thankful (?) for a coolant leak...

[HawkeSHR]

Fortunately it decided to go, AFTER, I returned home from a beach trip last weekend. ... Yes, God was looking out for us.

Working on a coolant leak. Seemed to be coming from the radiator connector hose, and/or the hose to the cylinder horizontal pipe and/or the bottom radiator hose connection. I pulled the covers and watched for the leaks. I did find a rip in one of the hoses, that is a given. they are both pretty old and the clamps look pretty old and a bit rusty. Leaks seemed to be coming from the hoses but I did not have time to look close at the radiator connection - tomorrow's checklist.


I have replacement hoses and I'm hoping it is not the radiator .
I guess worst case is I pick up an eBay radiator, several online right now... I will know tomorrow.

So no use complaining about my leak issues and I'm glad I still have my trusty KLR "Old Faithful" to keep me on two wheels. I think she got jealous not being allowed out of the barn for so long. For a thumper moves well through commuter traffic and is very nimble with all the Pennsy potholes.

Questions:
Anyone have the bottom hose connection at the radiator crack or fail. Is it worth trying to solder/weld at that point or just get a replacement radiator?

Any input on coolant would be appreciated. It is a good time to purge the system. I have lots of Honda coolant (blue bottles) I use for my KLR.

Any other advice, "be careful of this", etc., feedback is appreciated also.

[chevyman1]

I have a radiator if you need one and any of the tubes for the engine.
other words let me know what you need before you buy anything

[HawkeSHR]

Awesome. Thanks. I have a couple new hoses and I will text you probably tomorrow just in case I need to run for a radiator pickup...

Thanks!

[cushman eagle]

I would recommend while you are that far into it, to replace the water manifold O-rings.The failure of one of those stopped my riding season last year a little earlier than I planned.But while I was doing that,I replaced the water pump seal,and O-rings,the coolant hoses and the alternator brushes. I also noticed how the radiator was loaded with bugs,which I cleaned out before reinstalling.

[HawkeSHR]

Thanks for adding that Cushman. At least I am well versed now at getting to that region of the bike.

I did get the replacement hoses and clamps. All is well, tight and no leaks. Radiator is not leaking thank God!

Was also able to replace a broken side mirror and my speedo drive.

Back on the road...!

Thanks to both of you for responding!