Eck
01-30-2009, 07:07 PM
2nd Gen owners...
You may have a slow water leak.... and not even know it.
It was pure luck that I spotted this slow leak while I was performing the emergency ignition repair shown here:
http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=512
This slow leak can only be seen when fuel tank is removed, because of its location.
The water hose clamp I found leaking is located just above the right hand side engine dog bone.
The leak will appear as a white powdery substance on the rubber hose, or on the hose clamp.
You may even notice a spot or two on the TOP of the rear valve cover located on the right side front jug. Look carefully because it looks like dirt.
I was able to turn the clamp tightening screw about 6 turns before it finally became tight on the hose.
NOTE: Do not over tighten the hose clamp where it cuts into the rubber hose.
I enclosed this picture to help you see what it will look like.
You may have a slow water leak.... and not even know it.
It was pure luck that I spotted this slow leak while I was performing the emergency ignition repair shown here:
http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=512
This slow leak can only be seen when fuel tank is removed, because of its location.
The water hose clamp I found leaking is located just above the right hand side engine dog bone.
The leak will appear as a white powdery substance on the rubber hose, or on the hose clamp.
You may even notice a spot or two on the TOP of the rear valve cover located on the right side front jug. Look carefully because it looks like dirt.
I was able to turn the clamp tightening screw about 6 turns before it finally became tight on the hose.
NOTE: Do not over tighten the hose clamp where it cuts into the rubber hose.
I enclosed this picture to help you see what it will look like.