Thermostat

Is there a trick to get the thermostat to stay where it belongs in the housing so I can get the housing cover back on? Driving me nuts....

I use a tab of thick grease.

I used the same, silicone grease. thick...like dielectric thick

Thank you for the responses, I will try some grease. Bike is almost back to running after the rotor came apart!

great deal

The grease worked out well, everything is in and no leaks! Thank you!

When it rains... I put it all together and it is dripping under where the thermostat is. Is it likely I cracked the thermostat housing? I can't see to pinpoint the leak, But I suspect I may have cracked the housing when I put in the thermostat the first time and tightened the cover. I have since had the cover off and re-positioned the thermostat and it stayed in place with the grease trick.

If it's an old O ring it could be flat, or maybe the O ring got dislodged from the groove when putting it on. Same trick with grease to hold it in place.

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dan filipi » Sat Jun 13, 2015 3:22 pm[/url]":1cumnawd]
If it's an old O ring it could be flat, or maybe the O ring got dislodged from the groove when putting it on. Same trick with grease to hold it in place.

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Yep what he said! And look to see if a piece of junk got on the O ring. Any dirt at all will gain you a leak.

It turned out to be a broken o ring. All fixed up! Thanks for all the help!

Glad ya got past that hurdle now just be sure the coolant system is air free. Burp that baby! :smilie_happy:

As far as burping goes, I run it till its hot, let it cool and fill, then repeat as necessary, does that sound right?

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PeterDas » Today, 7:54 am[/url]":2hg8qbkz]
As far as burping goes, I run it till its hot, let it cool and fill, then repeat as necessary, does that sound right?

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That's how I do it.

Thanks to all for your help, she's purrin' like a kitten again!

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PeterDas » Tue Jun 16, 2015 5:19 am[/url]":3iz2p4ex]
Thanks to all for your help, she's purrin' like a kitten again!

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:good: :clapping: :moped:

The old girl is running great, only one issue.... I looked today and there are no oil spots on the ground.... Something is wrong, isn't a wing supposed to mark it's territory??? :smilie_happy:

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PeterDas » Fri Jun 19, 2015 7:52 am[/url]":2gvc80hd]
The old girl is running great, only one issue.... I looked today and there are no oil spots on the ground.... Something is wrong, isn't a wing supposed to mark it's territory??? :smilie_happy:

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Nope, that's what Harley's do. :?

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Omega Man » Today, 9:29 am[/url]":3c5uk1ck]

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PeterDas » Fri Jun 19, 2015 7:52 am[/url]":3c5uk1ck]
The old girl is running great, only one issue.... I looked today and there are no oil spots on the ground.... Something is wrong, isn't a wing supposed to mark it's territory??? :smilie_happy:

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Nope, that's what Harley's do. :?

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Not mine!

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julimike54 » Fri Jun 19, 2015 11:27 am[/url]":1u5nnq9d]

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Omega Man » Today, 9:29 am[/url]":1u5nnq9d]

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PeterDas » Fri Jun 19, 2015 7:52 am[/url]":1u5nnq9d]
The old girl is running great, only one issue.... I looked today and there are no oil spots on the ground.... Something is wrong, isn't a wing supposed to mark it's territory??? :smilie_happy:

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Nope, that's what Harley's do. :?

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Not mine!

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The law of averages dictates that at least one doesn't, lucky you. :whistling:

My Gl 1100 dripped oil after sitting for a couple weeks, the 1200 does the same.
Trick is they must be ridden.