My 81 has 24,000 miles on it. I think it is probably running the original coolant. This weekend will provide some time to change it out.
Last week I checked the overflow tank (bike was warm). It was empty. I added coolant until it reached the 'full' line. Over the next week, every time I stopped, I noticed a line of drips following me and a small puddle where I stopped. Finally, it has stopped doing that. However, the overflow tank is empty again. My first thought was a leak somewhere. However, the drips are coming out of the tube from the overflow tank that goes out below the bike in front of the rear wheel. Is this leaking normal for these bikes?
Are there any "gotchas" involved with changing the coolant?
Last week I checked the overflow tank (bike was warm). It was empty. I added coolant until it reached the 'full' line. Over the next week, every time I stopped, I noticed a line of drips following me and a small puddle where I stopped. Finally, it has stopped doing that. However, the overflow tank is empty again. My first thought was a leak somewhere. However, the drips are coming out of the tube from the overflow tank that goes out below the bike in front of the rear wheel. Is this leaking normal for these bikes?
Are there any "gotchas" involved with changing the coolant?