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New 2014 Storm leaking coolant

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#1 ·
Noticed some white, ashy looking mess on bottom of bike this evening. Started cleaning it up and realized it was the green coolant that had dried. Will check it out thoroughly tomorrow.

I've read several threads on older Storms leaking coolant from loose hoses, so guess I'm officially in the club now.
 
#3 ·
Visually, the radiator hose connections look ok. I found a short hose under the tank that appeared to be slightly loose (no clamp). I secured it by hand but not sure if radiator related. But leak is definitely under the tank. Hopefully I can cure the leak, then have it checked thoroughly when I go in for the 1st service in a few weeks. Will have more time later today or tomorrow to work on it.
 
#7 ·
Thanks Speedgelb986S,. I did not have much time to mess with it tonight due to other obligations but did check the two clearly visable clamps. Each had a fastner that could be adjusted with a flat head screwdriver and both felt snug. I'll hope to have more time to trace the leak tomorrow after work.
 
#10 ·
So the clamps I thought were snug needed about a quarter turn each. I took a quick test ride and seems all good. I'll take a longer ride tomorrow and see if that was the cure. I hope so as I still need to get in a couple hundred more miles before the first service.
 
#14 ·
Dropped my Storm at dealer this morning and explained my perpetual coolant leak. I've torqued down the hose clamps as much as I'm comfortable with but dealer thought it might be leaking from the gasket underneath - said they've already replaced a few. Will know next week.
 
#19 ·
I had the same thing on my 2013 Thunderbird Storm. Coolant was leaking from the three smaller radiator hoses under the tank just above the radiator fan. It was dripping down onto the case forming the ashy looking spots you're describing. If the fan is blowing, it may end up in other places.

There are two phillips head clamps and one flathead clamp that are fairly easy to get to. I found that I had to retighten these clamps multiple times within the first few months of ownership, then it just stopped. Hopefully, that will be the case for you. I know it's frustrating, but you're in good company!
 
#23 ·
I still have spots of white ash under the jugs occasionally. It's very subtle but there, so I know a miniscule amout of coolant is escaping somewhere. Due for 6000 mile service soon so maybe Dealer will get it right at that time.

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