Leaking Radiator - SV650.org

31-12-04, 11:37 PM

I got into work today, only to find drops of engine coolant all over the left fairing and my boots, as well as the gear lever and other bits. I look at the radiator and couldn't see anything wrong from the front, but loads of coolant all over the inner side of the left fairing coming down from somewhere near the top of the radiator. The radiator doesn't seem to have any damage so this leads me to believe that the radiator pipe has split, but I only bought the bike less than a month ago. Does anyone know how expensive this is to repair? Also would it be safe to ride with this problem?

31-12-04, 11:46 PM

Check the water level in the reservoir, I wouldnt ride it till you have found the problem. If it is just a top hose, it shouldnt be so expensive.

Make sure the coolant has antifreeze and an inhibitor in it.

mattSV · 01-01-05, 12:46 AM

Had this on my thou - tightening the hose clips sorted it

01-01-05, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valman

I got into work today, only to find drops of engine coolant all over the left fairing and my boots, as well as the gear lever and other bits. I look at the radiator and couldn't see anything wrong from the front, but loads of coolant all over the inner side of the left fairing coming down from somewhere near the top of the radiator. The radiator doesn't seem to have any damage so this leads me to believe that the radiator pipe has split, but I only bought the bike less than a month ago. Does anyone know how expensive this is to repair? Also would it be safe to ride with this problem?

Get it back to the dealers

Viney · 01-01-05, 01:51 AM

if its a new rad, whuch mine turned out to be, its £315

01-01-05, 04:32 PM

no its not safe to ride at anything more than 300 yards

you could do alsorts of damage to the engine costing you a fortune

01-01-05, 04:57 PM

If it isn,t just a loose jubilee clip as you have only just bought it[1 month] put the problem back on the sellers plate It is their legal responsibility to give you warranty on any sale

Viney · 01-01-05, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justmacsv650

If it isn,t just a loose jubilee clip as you have only just bought it[1 month] put the problem back on the sellers plate It is their legal responsibility to give you warranty on any sale

Unless you ofcourse waiver the warranty to get a cheaper price!

They have no legal right to give you a warranty. But dont know how it affects your statutory rights and all that.

01-01-05, 09:16 PM

Statutory rights are as described "statutory" and no seller has a disclaimer. Reading the original post 04 bike bought one month ago,
you will have no problem as the bike is covered by the full Suzuki warranty. Therefore take the bike to any Suzuki main agency and ask them to check it out not just for the leak and coolant level but also a report on any damage that may have ensued due to the primary fault
Me I would ask for this in writing just to cover myself incase a problem arises at a later date Did you buy from a Suzuki main agent?

01-01-05, 09:19 PM

Warranty issues probably don't come into it, the bike has been dropped, which could easily cause a hose to come loose or worse.
If you can't find the source of the leak then the dealer is probably the best bet, though.

31-12-04, 11:37 PM	#1
Valman Guest Posts: n/a	Leaking Radiator I got into work today, only to find drops of engine coolant all over the left fairing and my boots, as well as the gear lever and other bits. I look at the radiator and couldn't see anything wrong from the front, but loads of coolant all over the inner side of the left fairing coming down from somewhere near the top of the radiator. The radiator doesn't seem to have any damage so this leads me to believe that the radiator pipe has split, but I only bought the bike less than a month ago. Does anyone know how expensive this is to repair? Also would it be safe to ride with this problem?

01-01-05, 12:46 AM	#3
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Had this on my thou - tightening the hose clips sorted it __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

01-01-05, 04:57 PM	#7
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	As per If it isn,t just a loose jubilee clip as you have only just bought it[1 month] put the problem back on the sellers plate It is their legal responsibility to give you warranty on any sale

01-01-05, 09:16 PM	#9
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	As per Statutory rights are as described "statutory" and no seller has a disclaimer. Reading the original post 04 bike bought one month ago, you will have no problem as the bike is covered by the full Suzuki warranty. Therefore take the bike to any Suzuki main agency and ask them to check it out not just for the leak and coolant level but also a report on any damage that may have ensued due to the primary fault Me I would ask for this in writing just to cover myself incase a problem arises at a later date Did you buy from a Suzuki main agent?

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31-12-04, 11:46 PM	#2
wheelnut Guest Posts: n/a	Check the water level in the reservoir, I wouldnt ride it till you have found the problem. If it is just a top hose, it shouldnt be so expensive. Make sure the coolant has antifreeze and an inhibitor in it.

01-01-05, 01:51 AM	#5
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	if its a new rad, whuch mine turned out to be, its £315

01-01-05, 04:32 PM	#6
Barty_b0y Guest Posts: n/a	no its not safe to ride at anything more than 300 yards you could do alsorts of damage to the engine costing you a fortune

01-01-05, 09:19 PM	#10
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	Warranty issues probably don't come into it, the bike has been dropped, which could easily cause a hose to come loose or worse. If you can't find the source of the leak then the dealer is probably the best bet, though.