Rookie Question

[Jackson]

Spartagus,
I started my bike once for less than a minute and when I parked it for a picture, i had a puddle under the radiator. Never happened again. Was your leak possibly the same?
My guess was some sort of pressure build up.

 

[Spartacus]

This weekend I installed rubber washers and applied high temp rtv on the bolt threads. No leaks so far but I haven't run the bike yet. I do believe that prior to my purchasing the bike last March that someone had tightened the bolts to the point that they pierced the radiator. Time will tell

 

[CanberraR3]

Gothlander on the money!

 

[UNCLE JESSE]

Wish you the best of luck let us know how it turns out

 

[TheKid]

Spartacus, first and foremost, congrats on the recovery. To you and all that have beat that terrible disease, "Hell Yea".
Now for the leak. If I remember right, there was a problem with the radiator caps. It seems that after a period of time they get weak. Just a puddle after you park it.
If it were me, I would go ahead and replace the cap. Just my two nickles worth.
Wait a minute, what color is your rocket?

 

[Spartacus]

Thanks guys for your support. I think by the time-line I'm about 7-8 months ahead of STRIPES as far as treatments go. Sounds like we had the same thing (Squalus Cell Carcinoma - throat cancer) and went through similar treatments. If STRIPES (or anybody) would like to discuss, I'm available.
I don't think the cap was the issue. The initial leak was just a few drops/day and was traced to the bottom of the rad area, between the rad and bottom chrome trim piece. when I removed the 2 bolts securing the trim, the coolant poured out of the screw holes. I applied hi temp rtv to the threads and all seems well.
Careful with those bottom screws, they will pierce the rad