Stupidest question ever

greenbaron

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2005 Triumph Rocket III
I didn't know how else to title this post. I have been riding my RIII since the last service with no antifreeze in the reservoir. At least, I think so. I looked right after service, and couldn't tell where the level was. I assumed, being right after service, it was correct and that the reservoir was just too opaque to reveal the level. I have been dumb and happy for, shall we say, quite some time, and have had no issues, no engine overheat indications, no nothing. But, yesterday I decided to take the cover off and shine a light in there so I could see where the level was. It wasn't too much longer after that when I discovered there was nothing in there- oh, I did see a mist of antifreeze on the inside of the cap, so there was some amount in the system. However, nothing in the reservoir. So, I added to the max line, and rode ~ 40 miles. Today when I checked, the level was just below min, so I've added more to bring it back up to the max line. I do not see any indication of leaking anywhere. And again, I've had no indication that my engine has overheated, in short have noticed nothing out of the ordinary. After ya'll are done thanking god you're not as stupid as me, does anyone have any comments about what possible damage may have occurred, if perhaps I should check some other aspect of the system or what in general should I do besides hang up my boots for good? I am too ashamed to talk to my mechanic about this - yet. :eek:
 
Hey GB, haven't heard from you in a while.

It doesn't sound like you've done any harm. On your first refill, the thermostat was most likely closed so after it opened, the amount in the resevoir went down. Your second refill should have taken care of it. If it continues to go down, then you might have another problem.

Check your calendar and see if you and the hubby can make the Rocket Launch down in Maggie Valley the last weekend of Sept. Not too far for ya'll.
 
Not sure why you would be embarrassed to talk to your mechanic about it. If he did the last service, I would think that would be one of the things checked. It appears (could be wrong, but...) that "he" forgot to make sure it was full.

Dennis

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relieved to hear ya'll think no harm- i'll certainly watch the level (now) and sure, the old mechanic should've done it, this is the same guy that torqued my final drive drain plug head off and just left it that way without (i think) even changing the oil or bothering to mention it so i wasn't planning on talking to that guy regardless. i just didn't want to check in with the new mechanic without at least first hearing what kind of bad things might've happened due to this latest brain cramp - lest he think he was dealing with a real moron, for the bottom line is it's my own fault for letting this go so long not knowing what i was seeing i certainly should've figured it out way back. stupid.
actually i guess i better make that call anyway, i just have the owner's (not shop) manual and it doesn't say squat about bleeding the block...
 
Ooooooh it was "that" mechanic. Guess I can't blame you, hopefully with the "manual" in hand now you should be able to somewhat deal with it okay.

Dennis

5 dtg Dubai
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