TheSaffer Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I would just like to ask if someone can tell me if this is normal for a hot bike (summer London traffic) to vent steam from the vent under the bike? I had my cooling system checked on the last service about 2 months ago. The water smells like coolant, so it must be an issue on my cooling system surely. But the garage found nothing wrong with it... Any ideas would be much appreciated. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Might just be that it was slightly over filled and venting excess fluid when it got hot, you should check the level, my best guess anyway. Oh and check the radiator to see it's not got anything over the fins that might make it overheat, mud and road crap can build up over time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 11, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 11, 2015 Got to agree with slice, based on what you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaffer Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I checked my radiator today and its really badly mucked up. No wonder! I only noticed once I looked at it from the front with my head right in there. Now if anyone has any tips on how to safely get all that gunk out between the fins, I would really appreciate it. I have some MuckOff which I will try. Thanks again, you were both spot on. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 12, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 12, 2015 Just water to wash it. I wouldn't pressure hose or air blast it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 As above really, you might like to soak it with a good detergent first to soften the crud up then a fine brush and LOT'S of patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 No nonsense degreaser from screwfix cheap as chips and very effective I've found! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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