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WESTSRIDES
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« on: July 16, 2018, 07:44:58 AM »
I admit it's been a few years since I've had the radiator cap off, and I recall it always being tight, but this is ridiculous.  It turns about 1/8" and I can push it down a hair, but no way does it seem to turn more than that.  What to do?
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« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2018, 07:59:14 AM »
There's an allen screw in the side of it you have to loosen first...
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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2018, 08:36:55 AM »
A giant pair of channel locks. Oh wait no, what Daniel said Grin
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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2018, 09:04:16 AM »
Damn!  Glad it's that easy.  Thanks.

Poor thing has been getting quite hot on the highway in traffic last few weeks. 
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« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2018, 09:58:19 AM »
Did you look at the level in the radiator expansion tank-cold-under the left side cover? RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2018, 10:50:54 AM »
Quote from: old2soon on July 16, 2018, 09:58:19 AM
Did you look at the level in the radiator expansion tank-cold-under the left side cover? RIDE SAFE.

Will check tonight!  Thanks for the suggestion.  How much fluid should be in there?
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« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2018, 11:17:05 AM »
Quote from: WESTSRIDES on July 16, 2018, 10:50:54 AM
Quote from: old2soon on July 16, 2018, 09:58:19 AM
Did you look at the level in the radiator expansion tank-cold-under the left side cover? RIDE SAFE.

Will check tonight!  Thanks for the suggestion.  How much fluid should be in there?
It's marked, I'd fill it to the top line.
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« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2018, 11:32:30 AM »
If it's been a few years give the old girl a treat and empty and fill with new 50/50 SILICATE free. Buy it at the Honda car dealer.

http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/carlcoolant.htm
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