Coolant leak at 230 miles

[GmaninAZ]

Not pleased but due to a crimp type hose clamp that left the factory too loose, I have a leak. It is at the rear of the left radiator hose connected to a aluminum pipe ( I have a video I will try to upload. I have some images of what it take to get at it, which involves removing all the bodywork less the tail pieces, fuel tank and air box. I know I could have had this corrected at the dealer under warranty, but do not like anyone but myself working on my bikes, always been this way and I will know it was done right with no shortcuts..... The image with the arrow shows where the hose is, way down deep inside the V, the closeup gives perspective when looking at the coolant reservoir in the upper right hand corner as to location, showing the loose clamp, and finally the clamp removed, I have ordered a german type 9mm wide worm gear clamp and a liter of Motorex M3.0 coolant urs top off the reservoir. It takes about 3~4 hours just to see the hose clamp location...

 

[santuz]

mine is leacking from a different point, but still due to a hose and clamp not tighten enough (or maybe too much)

 

[Raven]

Seems to be one of the common teething pains of the new model. Such is life.

 

[GmaninAZ]

mine is leacking from a different point, but still due to a hose and clamp not tighten enough (or maybe too much)

Where is your leak located?
Thanks

 

[santuz]

sorry for the italian. the red circle shows which is the hose leacking, the second picture shows the hose seen from below

 

[GmaninAZ]

sorry for the italian. the red circle shows which is the hose leacking, the second picture shows the hose seen from below

No worries Brother on language. Your leaking hose clamp is on the same side as mine, at the rear of the aluminum pipe. I thank you for this as when I looked at the image of your clamp location I found interference between the aluminum pipe and the alternator, and are tight together with zero clearance, with evidence of the two rubbing together. I may replace the lowest clamp at the bottom of the 90 degree bend of the hose, and try to rotate hose counter clockwise for a little clearance. If unable to rotate the hose enough, I will bond a piece of neoprene between the two. There are many of this type of clamps on the V100 cooling system, and this concerns me that there are some that are not tight enough. The engineering is good with this type of clamp, if proper tightness is achieved during installation. I would hate to have another leak.

Again, thank you. Keep the shiny side up. Cheers, Gary

 

[GmaninAZ]

Seems to be one of the common teething pains of the new model. Such is life.

I would say QC, unfortunately and sadly, is lacking in this case......... I love the bike, but this to me is unacceptable. Please see my latest post.

 

[GmaninAZ]

I got it. That is quite the dripping... Ugh.

Yes it is, it started out with only 4-5 drops and quit after some heat was in the motor. Second day about 10-12 drops then stopped. Third day this, so no canyon ride and next day dissassembly that went slow.

I just ordered four more hose clamps to replace what I can get to....

 

[GmaninAZ]

I got it. That is quite the dripping... Ugh.

Yes. A shame for the assembly line gremlins, training and QC teething problems. I will get them corrected and gone, as the V100 is absolutely brilliant.

G