Re: Radiator failure on ST

[Robert-Andre Croteau <robert@xxxxxxx>]

> Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 09:25:03 -0400
> From: David Johnson <david.johnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Radiator failure on ST
> 
> Good morning,
> I was wondering if any ST or RS owners have experienced radiator
> problems or failures?
> Believe it or not I have had 6 fail ! The newest, number 7, is the new
> design that is interchangable with the new RS model.
> All of the failures begin with a small leak of coolant in the top right
> corner on the front wheel side of the radiator.
> If I didn't love this bike more than all my other Trumpets, I would have
> traded it for something else.
> The new radiator has approx. 2,000 mi. and seems to be OK. Before, I
> could not get more than about 300 to 500 mi. before the leaking began.
> My confidence in the bike is slowly returning.
> The failures have all been covered under warranty so at least my wallet
> hasn't been hammered.
> I truely hope this is the end of my nightmare. Leaving for my place in
> Otto, NC for some mountain road riding and strafing next week...can't
> wait to ride Wayah Bald Rd. and the infamous " DRAGON", highway 129 at
> Deal's Gap, as well as the hundreds of other wonderful roads in the
> area.
> 
> David Johnson
> britbikerider@xxxxxxxxxxx

I just had mine fixed a few weeks ago and replace with the newer model.
Two new metal strips have been added to provide more structural rigidity
and also the hose connecters have changed positions. '99 owners, I'd
regularly check for small coolant leaks, especially after long rides.

So far, so good with the new radiator.  Luckily it was under warranty
as these radiators aren't cheap !
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Robert-Andre Croteau
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