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Overflow Coolant Bottle
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:03 pm
by gereen50
I have searched here for info on the rad expansion tank and didn't get any suitable answers
My problem is with the new seat/tail unit Iv built it wont allow the existing expansion tank to stay in place and I need a smaller or slimmer tank but dont know the requirements needed for it to work properly or whether a tank is needed at all ... any information is greatly appreciated.
Ger.
Re: Overflow Coolant Bottle
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:24 pm
by Mincehead
You can look around for a small scooter one, utilise a karting one or go down this route:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-HRC-Honda ... 256abbca1d
Because the system is pressurised you need a head of coolant that `may` get used from a header / expansion bottle of some sort or another.
Some folk do away with them, simply use a short length of hose and plug it but it`s far safer to have a head of coolant.
Re: Overflow Coolant Bottle
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:22 pm
by Gix
fancy kids drinks bottles in asda..2 quid for a candy red aluminium one
drill a hole in the lid for inlet and another hole to breathe
Re: Overflow Coolant Bottle
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:25 pm
by Mincehead
Yes you can do that too, or hide a header bottle away from view as NWS870 did, nestling up under the tank.
Re: Overflow Coolant Bottle
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:00 am
by SDN
Gix wrote:fancy kids drinks bottles in asda..2 quid for a candy red aluminium one
drill a hole in the lid for inlet and another hole to breathe
+1
Re: Overflow Coolant Bottle
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:04 pm
by Zero the Hero
baby bottles are the best deal. cheap, heat resistant and clear view to see how long it takes to change the colour of the cooling water to ratgrey.
I also needed the space under the seat so I put a small baby bottle behind the steering head. one hole for the cooler, one for breather.
Re: Overflow Coolant Bottle
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:30 pm
by dandywarhol
You don't need one as long as you're prepared to check the coolant level in the rad on a regular basis.
A piece of pipe out to atmosphere will do the job but don't plug the end, you'll blow the pipe off if it overheats and collapse the hoses when the engine cools down.
Re: Overflow Coolant Bottle
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 2:13 pm
by twig
Yeah just bin it and keep an eye on the level I haven't had one on my 2 bikes for around 3 years and no probs yet. I yout ran the overflow on to the exhaust so any drips just turn to steam and don't drip on th road. Check these pics at point 15.
http://trx850caferacer.com/fitting-instructions/
Cheers