Nut Check....again

dabull · 03-07-2009, 07:25 PM

So there I was...had just walked out the house and there was my baby..sittin there all pretty and shiney....hey whats that "wet spot"...run fingers thru it, not slickery...hmmmm, must be dew...

place her in the garage, rider to work next day, pull her out and hey...whats that puddle of green stuff....hmmmm an uh oh...

check radiator nut...loose....tighten, refill antifreeze....

check your nuts gents...and ladies...

**Cajunrider** · 03-07-2009, 10:07 PM

The drain plug on my radiator was loose but not dripping. I've read that they are loose on all Nomads.

ells · 03-08-2009, 08:13 AM

Check. When this was pointed out on the board early last year sometime, many of us that had bikes that had not been touched since new found that plug loose.

timebandit · 03-08-2009, 08:41 AM

Regular "Nut Checking" is crucial in a healthy relationship!

This was to easy!

reaper · 03-08-2009, 07:43 PM

Sorry, thought you wanted us to check in

radco · 03-08-2009, 07:52 PM

Ill check my nuts when the snow is gone,, When its cold they are hard to find,, That shrinkage thing you no LOL.. Good reminder,, I check them when I get the bike out............Rich

reaper · 03-08-2009, 09:51 PM

Rich,
I never noticed before, Whats the white stuff behind you in the pic? ???
Don't see nuttin like that in Florida

skimo · 03-08-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Reaper" - Doug Grimm

Rich,
I never noticed before, Whats the white stuff behind you in the pic? ???
Don't see nuttin like that in Florida

Imported emerald coast beach sand for his private beach

dogdoc · 03-10-2009, 09:32 PM

I have only had 1 2 inch spot of dried anti freeze on gargae floor, it happened once not again. Hmm i cranked all hose clamps a little tighter in case.

03-07-2009, 07:25 PM	#1
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Nut Check....again So there I was...had just walked out the house and there was my baby..sittin there all pretty and shiney....hey whats that "wet spot"...run fingers thru it, not slickery...hmmmm, must be dew... place her in the garage, rider to work next day, pull her out and hey...whats that puddle of green stuff....hmmmm an uh oh... check radiator nut...loose....tighten, refill antifreeze.... check your nuts gents...and ladies... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-07-2009, 10:07 PM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Nut Check....again The drain plug on my radiator was loose but not dripping. I've read that they are loose on all Nomads. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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03-08-2009, 08:13 AM	#3
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Nut Check....again Check. When this was pointed out on the board early last year sometime, many of us that had bikes that had not been touched since new found that plug loose.
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03-08-2009, 08:41 AM	#4
timebandit Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Casselman, Ontario Posts: 790	Nut Check....again Regular "Nut Checking" is crucial in a healthy relationship! This was to easy!
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03-08-2009, 07:43 PM	#5
reaper Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 591	Nut Check....again Sorry, thought you wanted us to check in __________________ Doug 08 1600 Nomad FI Metallic Ocean Blue / Neutron Silver Web Slinger's Speedo face, Chuckster's Air Kit, Jay's LED Tail light, dshelly's throttle mod, Kuryakan Deep Bezel lens, Headlight Modulator, Kuryakan Run/Brake/Turn, DWG 2" speakers and amp, Stebel Air Horn Fire & Iron, Red Knights, ROK, VBA, VRA, VROC, IAFF Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-08-2009, 07:52 PM	#6
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Nut Check....again Ill check my nuts when the snow is gone,, When its cold they are hard to find,, That shrinkage thing you no LOL.. Good reminder,, I check them when I get the bike out............Rich __________________
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03-08-2009, 09:51 PM	#7
reaper Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 591	Nut Check....again Rich, I never noticed before, Whats the white stuff behind you in the pic? ??? Don't see nuttin like that in Florida __________________ Doug 08 1600 Nomad FI Metallic Ocean Blue / Neutron Silver Web Slinger's Speedo face, Chuckster's Air Kit, Jay's LED Tail light, dshelly's throttle mod, Kuryakan Deep Bezel lens, Headlight Modulator, Kuryakan Run/Brake/Turn, DWG 2" speakers and amp, Stebel Air Horn Fire & Iron, Red Knights, ROK, VBA, VRA, VROC, IAFF
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03-10-2009, 09:32 PM	#9
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Nut Check....again I have only had 1 2 inch spot of dried anti freeze on gargae floor, it happened once not again. Hmm i cranked all hose clamps a little tighter in case.
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