Green stuff leaking on my engine

[kentgtr]

I have a green fluid leaking on my engine. I'm thinking that it's my coolant. I recently purchased this second hand bike in great condition, but now I see a green seepage on my engine and can't figure out exactly where it's coming from. A few weeks ago I added an engine guard and had to loosen the radiator, but don't see a place where the hose may have loosened. Has anyone else had this kind of problem, and/or does anyone have any advice that might help find the source of the leak. I've tried to trace it, and although the stuff leaks on the engine while I'm riding, I can't seem to find the leak while it's just idleing.

[Fondo]

Not sure my self either but your right it does sound like coolent. Check up around the top portion where the top hose goes in and see if maybe the clamp is sitting correctly and tighten if needed. Could be as well that the intake side is cracked on the engine so you need to shop it. My orginal recommendation is to shop it right now before you runn it to hot and cause more damage. Just my input. hope it works out for you. Let us know.

[MerwinT]

It is more than likely a loose clamp on a coolant line. However since you are new to this bike, I would shop it and have them do a overall inspection of the bike. Just my thoughts.

[kentgtr]

Thanks for the quick response. thats about right its a nice day to ride finally!!!! and my bikes screwing up. Oh well ,hope its just a loose hose. I changed my stock pipes to big shots and stock filter to the k & n last week. Didn't put a power commander yet. Thanks ,Kent

[DaddyDon]

Ive got tha VTX1300 installed engine guard last week.same as u loosened radiator put it all back together found puddle of coolant next day.Found the hose clamp connecting radiator pipe to hose[ right behind left floorboard] loose just needed tightning. Hope this helps but if u cant find da leak, shop it.

[syhman]

If it's from the top of the engine take the tank off .there's a coolant hose under there that likes to leak
ak.

[kentgtr]

Problem solved!!! Had to pick-up tank and tighten up a couple of the hoses . Good friend a mechanic of about 40 years + very nice to have around.
Thanks alot for your concern.
Kent