Uenjoymyself
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Hoping for some advice here. Thank you in advance for any help.
As mentioned in my introduction post I have been performing some basic maintenance to the FJR to make sure that everything is as it should be.
I recently did a coolant change (no blow job) and after a 200+ mile ride today I noticed a single drip on the ground under the bike right side under water pump. Rode in stop and go traffic where the bike reached temp and fans came on, 6 to 7 bars. Also long winding mountain roads at lower temps and cooler readings, 4 to 5 bars.
Upon further inspection I noticed a small build up of green crust on the inside lip of the lower faring under the water pump. Closer inspection revealed a small bead of green crust, slightly larger than a pinhead, coming from between the front housing seam just above the larger rubber pipe and between the mounting bolts. After cleaning the crust and running the bike to temperature, 7 bars fans on, it was apparent that small beads of coolant are escaping from that spot at an inconsistent rate and only at the higher temperatures. No coolant is dripping from the water pump weep hole and coolant level in the reservoir remains steady.
Questions: Do I only need to replace the outer housing O ring or is it recommended that both the O ring and shaft seal be done at the same time?
Do I need to drain oil if I choose to change only the housing plate O ring?
Is this just a nuisance at this point or Is there any danger of the seal giving way and and spewing fluid all over the ground and bike?
I have a ride planned for tuesday with my Daughter and hope to avoid both catastrophe and/or a repair before then.
Coolant type: Peak extended life ethylene glycol, japanese spec silicate and phosphate free, for all makes and models.
Sorry for the essay. Thanks for any input!!
Thanks, Uenjoy
As mentioned in my introduction post I have been performing some basic maintenance to the FJR to make sure that everything is as it should be.
I recently did a coolant change (no blow job) and after a 200+ mile ride today I noticed a single drip on the ground under the bike right side under water pump. Rode in stop and go traffic where the bike reached temp and fans came on, 6 to 7 bars. Also long winding mountain roads at lower temps and cooler readings, 4 to 5 bars.
Upon further inspection I noticed a small build up of green crust on the inside lip of the lower faring under the water pump. Closer inspection revealed a small bead of green crust, slightly larger than a pinhead, coming from between the front housing seam just above the larger rubber pipe and between the mounting bolts. After cleaning the crust and running the bike to temperature, 7 bars fans on, it was apparent that small beads of coolant are escaping from that spot at an inconsistent rate and only at the higher temperatures. No coolant is dripping from the water pump weep hole and coolant level in the reservoir remains steady.
Questions: Do I only need to replace the outer housing O ring or is it recommended that both the O ring and shaft seal be done at the same time?
Do I need to drain oil if I choose to change only the housing plate O ring?
Is this just a nuisance at this point or Is there any danger of the seal giving way and and spewing fluid all over the ground and bike?
I have a ride planned for tuesday with my Daughter and hope to avoid both catastrophe and/or a repair before then.
Coolant type: Peak extended life ethylene glycol, japanese spec silicate and phosphate free, for all makes and models.
Sorry for the essay. Thanks for any input!!
Thanks, Uenjoy
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