Sarasota_Steve
Hello,
So 1000 miles ago, I did a valve adjustment, messed up the setting on the TPS and later, with the invaluable help from the forum inmates I got it sorted. Since I had the engine half disassembled I did the water pump, and now the bike consumes a little coolant. I use Engine Ice.
In 1000 miles there is 1cm missing from the reservoir and another cm missing from the radiator. Yes, I did elevate the front wheel and purged the system of air.
I read extensively in the forum (I used the search feature! ) that coolant mixing with the oil means a knackered water pump seal, and white goey oil/coolant in the air box means balance shaft seal.
I also read that some bikes consume water (SDNerd running water-wetter and distilled water said his bikes always need topping up), also to replace the radiator cap that sometimes does not seal properly.
I did see a little oil inside the radiator when I opened to check the coolant level. I really would like to know if I damaged the water pump seal during installation without having to check if the filter has weavy filtering media. I just hope I don't have to do it again.
Questions:
1. Is a radiator cap a one size fits all radiator cap or do I need to get the KTM part RADIATOR CAP 990 DUKE 05 61035016000 $11.59
2. Should I do SEAL RING 12X20X5 B 0760122050 $7.29 and IGNITION COVER GASKET MATRI.CS 60030040100 $26.39 to try to eliminate possible culprits? Or is 1cm of evaporation in 1k miles normal?
I won't lay my bike on its side, but I'll likely follow
Inquiring minds want to know.
Thank for your time,
So 1000 miles ago, I did a valve adjustment, messed up the setting on the TPS and later, with the invaluable help from the forum inmates I got it sorted. Since I had the engine half disassembled I did the water pump, and now the bike consumes a little coolant. I use Engine Ice.
In 1000 miles there is 1cm missing from the reservoir and another cm missing from the radiator. Yes, I did elevate the front wheel and purged the system of air.
I read extensively in the forum (I used the search feature! ) that coolant mixing with the oil means a knackered water pump seal, and white goey oil/coolant in the air box means balance shaft seal.
I also read that some bikes consume water (SDNerd running water-wetter and distilled water said his bikes always need topping up), also to replace the radiator cap that sometimes does not seal properly.
I did see a little oil inside the radiator when I opened to check the coolant level. I really would like to know if I damaged the water pump seal during installation without having to check if the filter has weavy filtering media. I just hope I don't have to do it again.
Questions:
1. Is a radiator cap a one size fits all radiator cap or do I need to get the KTM part RADIATOR CAP 990 DUKE 05 61035016000 $11.59
2. Should I do SEAL RING 12X20X5 B 0760122050 $7.29 and IGNITION COVER GASKET MATRI.CS 60030040100 $26.39 to try to eliminate possible culprits? Or is 1cm of evaporation in 1k miles normal?
I won't lay my bike on its side, but I'll likely follow
Inquiring minds want to know.
Thank for your time,