Overheating/Smoke coming from small rad? - SV650.org

Mej · 19-03-10, 06:04 PM

After a 65miles in the lovely rain, the mini rad (im not sure what it is) started steaming/smoking?

Any idea why, i think there is a fair amount of c*ap in there so im gonne try and clean it off, but apart from that i dont have a clue.

pics.

it was smoking mainly from the right hand side, would like to get it fixed as im selling the bike in an hour.

maviczap · 19-03-10, 06:07 PM

Its your oil cooler

Its going to get hot after 65 miles, but so long as there's no oil leak, i wouldn't worry.

Your oil levels ok I presume?

Mej · 19-03-10, 06:09 PM

i see, ill have a look maybe it is low.

Mej · 19-03-10, 06:12 PM

As far as I can see oil is full. I haven't changed it for about 2000 miles. Do you reckon it is all the shi*e then??

19-03-10, 06:27 PM

"After a 65miles in the lovely rain"
theres your problem right there, and wet gunk would smoke as it cooks beautifully around the rad.

But nout to worry about mine steams all the time after driving through the rain.

maviczap · 19-03-10, 06:31 PM

Hot oil cooler + cold rain water = steam

Spanner Man · 20-03-10, 07:37 AM

Good morning all.

It looks as if you have a leak on the left hand side (as you sit on the bike that is). It may just be the banjo bolt connection. It may be worth removing it & annealing the copper washers that act as seals. (Heat the washers up until they glow a little & let them cool before re-assembly).
Be careful if you remove it, make sure you hold the hex of the cooler with the correct sized spanner as you undo the banjo bolt.

Cheers.

rictus01 · 20-03-10, 10:01 AM

to be honest, it does look a bit wet around that banjo, but I'd firstly clean the area, dry it all off and "talc" it, to see if it wa actually leaking before undoing anything, just to confirm it's a current leak and not a previous one that has been fixed, Oh and whilst Stewart is correct, replacements are pennies and what I'd probably do (of course making sure all mating surfaces are totally clean as well).

Cheers Mark.

20-03-10, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spanner Man

Good morning all.

It looks as if you have a leak on the left hand side (as you sit on the bike that is). It may just be the banjo bolt connection. It may be worth removing it & annealing the copper washers that act as seals. (Heat the washers up until they glow a little & let them cool before re-assembly).
Be careful if you remove it, make sure you hold the hex of the cooler with the correct sized spanner as you undo the banjo bolt.

Cheers.

I recall spannerman replacing a leaking hose to the oil cooler on a V-strom a while back; it was really corroded, the bike wasnt even that old - they are exposed to alot of crap and grime. Seemed like an easy thing to replace though

dizzyblonde · 20-03-10, 10:13 AM

Seeing as the bike when its parked up, leans that way, I reckon its just where excess water has rested. Its got to drip from somewhere.

19-03-10, 06:04 PM	#1
Mej Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,418	Overheating/Smoke coming from small rad? After a 65miles in the lovely rain, the mini rad (im not sure what it is) started steaming/smoking? Any idea why, i think there is a fair amount of c*ap in there so im gonne try and clean it off, but apart from that i dont have a clue. pics. it was smoking mainly from the right hand side, would like to get it fixed as im selling the bike in an hour. __________________

19-03-10, 06:07 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Overheating/Smoke coming from small rad? Its your oil cooler Its going to get hot after 65 miles, but so long as there's no oil leak, i wouldn't worry. Your oil levels ok I presume? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

19-03-10, 06:09 PM	#3
Mej Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,418	Re: Overheating/Smoke coming from small rad? i see, ill have a look maybe it is low. __________________

19-03-10, 06:12 PM	#4
Mej Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,418	Re: Overheating/Smoke coming from small rad? As far as I can see oil is full. I haven't changed it for about 2000 miles. Do you reckon it is all the shi*e then?? __________________

19-03-10, 06:27 PM	#5
BBadger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Overheating/Smoke coming from small rad? "After a 65miles in the lovely rain" theres your problem right there, and wet gunk would smoke as it cooks beautifully around the rad. But nout to worry about mine steams all the time after driving through the rain.

19-03-10, 06:31 PM	#6
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Overheating/Smoke coming from small rad? Hot oil cooler + cold rain water = steam __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

20-03-10, 07:37 AM	#7
Spanner Man Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sunbury Middlesex Posts: 1,396	Re: Overheating/Smoke coming from small rad? Good morning all. It looks as if you have a leak on the left hand side (as you sit on the bike that is). It may just be the banjo bolt connection. It may be worth removing it & annealing the copper washers that act as seals. (Heat the washers up until they glow a little & let them cool before re-assembly). Be careful if you remove it, make sure you hold the hex of the cooler with the correct sized spanner as you undo the banjo bolt. Cheers. __________________ Spanner Man http://stewarts-motorcycles.co.uk/default.html

20-03-10, 10:01 AM	#8
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Overheating/Smoke coming from small rad? to be honest, it does look a bit wet around that banjo, but I'd firstly clean the area, dry it all off and "talc" it, to see if it wa actually leaking before undoing anything, just to confirm it's a current leak and not a previous one that has been fixed, Oh and whilst Stewart is correct, replacements are pennies and what I'd probably do (of course making sure all mating surfaces are totally clean as well). Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

20-03-10, 10:13 AM	#10
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Overheating/Smoke coming from small rad? Seeing as the bike when its parked up, leans that way, I reckon its just where excess water has rested. Its got to drip from somewhere. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

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