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Davemn
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« on: July 02, 2010, 06:05:03 AM »
My pump has been leaking a drop or 2 after a ride out of the weep hole. The other night there was a 4" puddle under the bike. I have a new pump ordered from HDL but it might not be in until after next week. I am supposed to go on a ride (100 miles) next Saturday. I am trying to understand the risk. Worst case, will the pump totally fail and dump out all the coolant? If so I would guess this could fry the motor. I can monitor it along the way I suppose. I plan a few test rides this weekend to assess the leak. Any thoughts? I do not want to risk any damage for this 1 ride.
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Skinhead
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« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2010, 06:10:13 AM »
Take a jug of water or coolant along and add as needed, (don't remove the rad cap when hot).
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eric in md
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« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2010, 06:19:10 AM »
mine started leaking when i was 2200 miles from home ..  only added a little bit to it the whole way home. it only washes the oil spot from them harleys away . you will be ok to ride it for a while yet .
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2010, 08:14:19 AM »
Put some "bars leak" or other kind of sealing additive in the radiator as a temporary fix.

Not a whole lot!   A tablespoon or so.

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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2010, 08:22:22 AM »
I would think it would easy do a small 100 miler.......dont put any crap in there.........keep it nice and clean so when the new pump arrives you dont have a mess to clean out...JMHO
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eric in md
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« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2010, 09:09:21 AM »
dont put crap in there .   also make sure you use the right anti freeze when you change it too
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MP
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« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2010, 02:24:03 PM »
I would NOT put anything in there.  Take a gallon of water along.  Probably will not need any.

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