990 using water

Tidsy · 12-11-2012, 01:21 AM

I have a 2007 990 Adventure and has travelled about 60,000k. It has just started using a bit of water. Its not getting into the oil and not pooling on the ground. Anyone else had any similar problems and what was the out come. It seemed to start after we boiled the bike a couple of times in the sand towards the end of the TAT.
I look forward to torrent of information.

1stiski · 12-11-2012, 04:31 AM

Time for a pump rebuild my friend. Thats all.
Be sure your rad cap is up to snuff too, check for cracking in the rubber seal and replace cap if it isn't up to snuff.

snowhawk jockey · 12-11-2012, 02:34 PM

I too, thought my coolant loss was related to the WP. No milkshake, no collapsed filter, no cam chain rattle, no crap in the overflow...

Turns out, some of the clamps on the coolant hoses closest to the motor, were not holding back water and letting a drop or two out every few minutes. Not enough to be seen, however, just to moisten the pipe joints and attract dust. So, upon thorough cleaning of that side of the motor and careful inspection after a ride, I found the weeping connections! Clamps away from happyness!

Tidsy · 12-11-2012, 03:52 PM

Thanks guys will check these things out . I guess its a matter of elimination. Cheers T

12-11-2012, 01:21 AM	#1
Tidsy ^OP n00b Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Urenui, New Zealand Oddometer: 6	990 using water I have a 2007 990 Adventure and has travelled about 60,000k. It has just started using a bit of water. Its not getting into the oil and not pooling on the ground. Anyone else had any similar problems and what was the out come. It seemed to start after we boiled the bike a couple of times in the sand towards the end of the TAT. I look forward to torrent of information.

12-11-2012, 04:31 AM	#2
1stiski Ride that nasty thing Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Elizabethville, PA Oddometer: 1,425	Time for a pump rebuild my friend. Thats all. Be sure your rad cap is up to snuff too, check for cracking in the rubber seal and replace cap if it isn't up to snuff. __________________ "04" 950 Adventure S 34,000+ miles Smokin Hole Rally 1,2,3,4,5,6...upcoming 7 Cromag 05, 08. "The Grim Brothers" Where's my 690 rally replica

12-11-2012, 02:34 PM	#3
snowhawk jockey Slack Jaw Gaper Joined: Jul 2005 Location: The other Center of the Universe: Bend, Oregon Oddometer: 744	I too, thought my coolant loss was related to the WP. No milkshake, no collapsed filter, no cam chain rattle, no crap in the overflow... Turns out, some of the clamps on the coolant hoses closest to the motor, were not holding back water and letting a drop or two out every few minutes. Not enough to be seen, however, just to moisten the pipe joints and attract dust. So, upon thorough cleaning of that side of the motor and careful inspection after a ride, I found the weeping connections! Clamps away from happyness! __________________ KTM 950 SliderMoto with 19/17 spokes, FCR41's, 2-into-1 high pipe, single side front brake and handcut flattrack style tires. Gettin Slideways is good! justin@giantloopmoto.com www.giantloopmoto.com

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12-11-2012, 03:52 PM	#4
Tidsy ^OP n00b Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Urenui, New Zealand Oddometer: 6	Thanks guys will check these things out . I guess its a matter of elimination. Cheers T