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cactusjack · 09-27-2008, 08:28 PM

The past couple of days I've noticed a faint coolant odor coming from my bike. No signs of leakage and the level in the coolant recovery jug seems normal. I guess I'll be checking and tightening my hose clamps.

blowndodge · 09-28-2008, 10:10 AM

yep scott, I smelled mine since near new. I posted that once in a while I'd find a dried drop of radiator fluid in the bottom of the front jug and had no idea where it came from. When it was time to change the coolant, I pulled the tank and each hose had a light dusting of dried coolant on it and all were loose. After the flush I tighted all of them. ALL of them needed it, including the bottom radiator drain plug. It was loose too. That was before the Mesquite trip and it's been odor free and no drips...

**trip** · 09-28-2008, 10:39 AM

I have smelled the same thing coming from mine since having my radiator flushed. I've already tightened all the clamps and see no leakage. But every once in a while, I'll get a whiff.

VulcanE · 09-28-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

yep scott, I smelled mine since near new. I posted that once in a while I'd find a dried drop of radiator fluid in the bottom of the front jug and had no idea where it came from. When it was time to change the coolant, I pulled the tank and each hose had a light dusting of dried coolant on it and all were loose. After the flush I tighted all of them. ALL of them needed it, it's been odor free and no drips...

Same thing here, but it did take a couple of weeks before it was oder-free.

ells · 09-28-2008, 11:15 AM

Yep, whiff or two here too since near new. Never any usage though. Changing the fluid didn't make any difference. Have not been able to get to all the clamps to check/tighten. Ones checked were okay but drain plug was loose before the change out.

blowndodge · 09-28-2008, 12:43 PM

trip you might still have some residual dried fluid that had ran down to a spot you cant see or get too. I took a very small high pressure hose with demineralized water so it woudn't spot and cleaned (with my tank off) the entire motor and cooling system. Smell has never came back. I'm guessing you still have baked on coolant...

**scion0** · 10-01-2008, 05:21 PM

Are you guys sure it is not from burrito night the day before?

formikec · 10-01-2008, 09:18 PM

Just a note, it doesn't take very much coolant on a hot surface (e.g. Exhaust) to make a strong smell. So, look for a small leak drip around a really hot surface if you don't find something larger.

cactusjack · 10-01-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by "Scion0"

Are you guys sure it is not from burrito night the day before?

Hmmm....I did eat at Chipotle that day. Hey, antifreeze smells like syrup, not frijoles!

09-27-2008, 08:28 PM	#1
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09-28-2008, 10:10 AM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	My turn yep scott, I smelled mine since near new. I posted that once in a while I'd find a dried drop of radiator fluid in the bottom of the front jug and had no idea where it came from. When it was time to change the coolant, I pulled the tank and each hose had a light dusting of dried coolant on it and all were loose. After the flush I tighted all of them. ALL of them needed it, including the bottom radiator drain plug. It was loose too. That was before the Mesquite trip and it's been odor free and no drips... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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09-28-2008, 10:39 AM	#3
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	My turn I have smelled the same thing coming from mine since having my radiator flushed. I've already tightened all the clamps and see no leakage. But every once in a while, I'll get a whiff. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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09-28-2008, 11:15 AM	#5
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	My turn Yep, whiff or two here too since near new. Never any usage though. Changing the fluid didn't make any difference. Have not been able to get to all the clamps to check/tighten. Ones checked were okay but drain plug was loose before the change out. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-28-2008, 12:43 PM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	My turn trip you might still have some residual dried fluid that had ran down to a spot you cant see or get too. I took a very small high pressure hose with demineralized water so it woudn't spot and cleaned (with my tank off) the entire motor and cooling system. Smell has never came back. I'm guessing you still have baked on coolant... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-01-2008, 05:21 PM	#7
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	My turn Are you guys sure it is not from burrito night the day before? __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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10-01-2008, 09:18 PM	#8
formikec Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 462	My turn Just a note, it doesn't take very much coolant on a hot surface (e.g. Exhaust) to make a strong smell. So, look for a small leak drip around a really hot surface if you don't find something larger.
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