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Post by freja2012 on Apr 28, 2016 0:50:15 GMT -5
Hi
My RE5 has 125 psi on all 3 lobes - When cold it`s slow starting, but when it´s running it´s running perfect Once it`s has normal operating temperature and I switch it off, then I start it again after a minute, it seems there is coming "steam" out of the pipes - just the first 5-10 seconds or so.
Any suggestions ?
Kim
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Post by goandy on Apr 28, 2016 19:16:33 GMT -5
Steam or oil smoke? Oil smoke would be fine, steam would be a concern. If it runs at normal temperature, there aren't bubbles coming up in the coolant filler neck and it doesn't lose coolant I probably wouldn't be overly concerned.
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Post by goandy on Apr 28, 2016 19:18:25 GMT -5
You could try doing a coolant system pressure test- but it requires the correct tool- something your local mechanic should have.
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Post by timpa136 on May 1, 2016 9:31:43 GMT -5
I wouldn't worry about it either as long as you are running the proper coolant. Coolant is a great insulator and the plug will be the first to short out.
edit, Still best to pressure test.
When cold it`s slow starting, but when it´s running it´s running perfect
Further description of that might be helpful, too
Any update?
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Post by HGH 770N on May 15, 2016 15:58:44 GMT -5
Kim Are you loosing water through the pressure release overflow pipe ? ( Filler neck pipe that runs under fuel tank and exits under battery/swinging arm) If your engine is pressurizing you maybe loosing water this way without noticing as it steams out under the bike ,
I had this some years ago for a few thousand miles and kept topping up coolant until the unit failed due to cracked housing, Spark plug was always very clean as was the unit when I spit it ( Steam cleaned )
I hope this is not the case with your unit.
Rog
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