coolant leak

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Hi everybody.
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OK, it happened second time now.
I noticed that there is a significant leak from radiator pipes on both sides of the motorcycle.
my guess is pipe clamps may became loose. but i could not reach with any tool i have in my shop to try to tighten it.
and the metal part where pipe is connected is moving a lot. I'm not sure if that suppose to be moving so much?
please take a look at the photos and let me know if can help with suggestion or good advise.
Thank you guys!

 

If you can't find the leak by taking off the fairings, then to find it you have to lift the gas tank, remove the airbox, and remove the throttle bodies. It's a couple hours of work but it's the best way. Was any work done recently to the motorcycle that could have caused the leak?

 

I did not do any serious work on the bike especially involving cooling system.
Worked on beautification over the last winter, that was it.
I tried to do what you said: lifted tank, removed air filter box and then got worried,
It was a lot to remember already and I was not even close to problem.
Most likely the hose clamps are loose. I've been riding hard lately.
Can't figure out how to tighten the clamps without taking the half of the bike apart.

 

Have you looked for the leak with the engine on? That could help you find it. You can use this thread to help, along with the shop manual.

http://vfrworld.com/forums/showthread.php/11331-Thermostat-Replacement

 

You could tighten the clamps in the tight spots using a 7mm? socket and a small ratchet That's what i had to do since no screw driver is going to fit where i was reaching into. If the spot requires a really lo pro space you can use a Gearwrench with a socket. Those have the slimline height of a combo wrench but has a socket on it.

 

Thank you! I appreciate the help! Post about thermostat replacement is also very useful!