8,400 miles so far...
EWS replaced on recall
But note this one.... although no problems, bike runs bloody great, got off the bike today and noticed spots of coolant on the offside engine casings
Closer inspection and I noticed the top hose to the water pump almost off its 'stub' ... waited while it cooled down and was able to push back in to place with no visible loss of coolant... rode home no further problem although I kept a very close eye on it. If it's done it once it'll do it again for sure
Old fashioned jubilee clip to be fitted methinks!
Ten minutes earlier I'd been doing over 69.9mph on the motorway, if it had come off then ...... well I hate to think
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Looking closely, the top hose, and the bottom one for that matter, were not pushed up to the lugs on the water pump, so the spring clamp was sat on the bump at the edge of the lug... if you know what I mean. When I checked the lower hose I could not feel the end of the water pump 'stub'
Having now pushed both hoses on as far as they will go ie that extra 1/8" the water pump lug can be felt and thus the spring clamp is totally effective.... I hope
I've just quickly cobbled this up.... hope it explains
