Any other 450's losing coolant?

[U2leight]

I bent my radiator neck first day out and repaired it, but now I am losing coolant. I thought it was my radiator maybe not sealing right but I have a friend who checked his and it was way down as well. I am going to try some type of engine ice and watch it. I know if they idle long they will spew it out but I am careful not to do that. Keep in mind it is 80 - 90 degrees here also, as some of you may be in very cold climates and I wouldn't expect you are having any problems like this. Just curious if this is a common problem. :think

 

[wayneo426]

Too full?

Maybe your shop overfilled the radiator? You will prob experience a few things when you break in your new ride. I left my WR idling when it was new for just a couple minutes, and it overheated quick! I have the overflow tank tho.

 

[U2leight]

It isn't anything to do with over filling, it has happened many times.

 

[oabike]

Dump the stock green goo and replace it with Engine Ice or Water Wetter. The stock coolant over flows after about 1 minute.

 

[Bud-Man]

U2leight,
Just a thought, but maybe the "neck" isn't fixed. Or perhaps the cap itself was damaged. The cap has a spring loaded plate that seals the bottom of the neck and if there is any distortion it wont work properly.

 

[U2leight]

My friend rode it in the dunes all weekend and it didn't leak a drop(I tore my knee last week and can't ride yet). I think it has to do with air flow on the track situation. I will try engine ice and see how that works.