As some of you know, I sold my 97 Vulcan VN800-B and have upgraded to a 2003 Vulcan 1500. The thing is, even though my 800 is sold, the buyer asked me to keep it in my garage over the winter, and he will pick it up with the final payment in the spring. I certainly don't want to sell him a bike that is leaking prestone. It's not a big leak, I'd say no more than a half oz per day, but to me, any leak is a major one. The prestone is falling on the floor right behind the kickstand on the left side of the bike. Funny thing is I think I figured out where the leak is coming from which is on the right bottom side of the radiator, there is a short hose (maybe 6" long)that is connected to the radiator on the bottom right side. From what I can tell, the leak is coming from under the clamp that is keeping the hose and radiator together. My question is this. Is that hose and clamp a very expensive part and should I be able to fix it myself without going to a mechanic ?
There's no rush, but like I said, I want the buyer to be totally happy cause he did pay me top dollar for my old bike. I don't plan on fixing it until it warms up here a bit, but I'd like to know what I'm up against when it comes time for me to fix it.
Thanks in advance for anybody who is willing to give me advice. Oh and Merry Christmas to everyone, and a safe 2008 riding season to all.:-o
There's no rush, but like I said, I want the buyer to be totally happy cause he did pay me top dollar for my old bike. I don't plan on fixing it until it warms up here a bit, but I'd like to know what I'm up against when it comes time for me to fix it.
Thanks in advance for anybody who is willing to give me advice. Oh and Merry Christmas to everyone, and a safe 2008 riding season to all.:-o