ST1300 Coolant Leak

[Shiney]

ST1300 Coolant Leak

Over the last couple of days I have found a small puddle of coolant under the bike when warming it up.
So I removed the plastic and traced the leak down to the overflow outlet on the side of water pump (see pictures)






So I went around to the 3 bike shops in the area to find out what they thought and what repairs would cost.

1st guys “Des Roberts Motorcycle Performance”
Des advised it could be a few hundred dollars to repair but said to ride it for a bit and see if it clears up as it could be a bit of crap stopping the seal from closing all the way.

2nd guys “Mick’s Bike & Car Tyres”
Mick advised it would need a new mechanical seal, water pump gasket, sprocket and impeller costing about $150 then add 4 hours @ $88 per hr… total of $502.

3rd guys “Northside Motorcycle Tyres & Service”
Adrian advised the same parts as Mick but said I might not have to get the impeller (He suggested I drop the bike off and he could check before ordering parts)
He said it should only be 2 hours work and quoted a max (with impeller and extra time if needed) of $400.


Now the questions…
Has anyone had this problem and if so what was the solution for you?
Do any of you know if this can be fixed at home? (I read that it needs a special tool to do this job, can anyone confirm?)

Or just opinions or thoughts… what do you fine gents think??

Thanks in advance guys
Shiney

P.S. The guides to removing the plastic are awesome, made it an easy job thanks for sharing them guys

[West Aussie Glen]

Do a search here

http://www.st1300.us.com/

 I am sure there are some threads on this problem

[Shiney]

Thanks Glen

It appears there is a bit of an issue with the water hose clamps, (easy fix) but unfortunately not the issue for me
Also there are reported issues with the thermostat, but again not the issue for me

There was some talk of the wrong coolant causing issues like this and I'm the coolant was just recently changed by the bike shop, so I might try changing that first and see it that helps at all.

Thanks again for the assist Glen

Cheers
Shiney

[Shiney]

Update…

The beaST is back on the road again now with a new mechanical seal, oil seal, gasket, sprocket, impeller, oil and coolant and my savings down $396
Still could have been a lot more expensive if it wasn’t fixed and now I know I don’t have to worry about it again for ages

It turned out to be a lot easier then I thought it would be to remove the plastic but I think it would have been an absolute nightmare without the guides

So thanks again for the guides guys

Cheers
Shiney

[Gavo]

Mine doing the same

Suspected it when i got back from Ballaratt ,  Been ridding the 1100

So only now my Bum not so tender i can touch the 1300 without having flashbacks.

ST1300 Coolant Leak

Over the last couple of days I have found a small puddle of coolant under the bike when warming it up.
So I removed the plastic and traced the leak down to the overflow outlet on the side of water pump (see pictures)






So I went around to the 3 bike shops in the area to find out what they thought and what repairs would cost.

1st guys “Des Roberts Motorcycle Performance”
Des advised it could be a few hundred dollars to repair but said to ride it for a bit and see if it clears up as it could be a bit of crap stopping the seal from closing all the way.

2nd guys “Mick’s Bike & Car Tyres”
Mick advised it would need a new mechanical seal, water pump gasket, sprocket and impeller costing about $150 then add 4 hours @ $88 per hr… total of $502.

3rd guys “Northside Motorcycle Tyres & Service”
Adrian advised the same parts as Mick but said I might not have to get the impeller (He suggested I drop the bike off and he could check before ordering parts)
He said it should only be 2 hours work and quoted a max (with impeller and extra time if needed) of $400.


Now the questions…
Has anyone had this problem and if so what was the solution for you?
Do any of you know if this can be fixed at home? (I read that it needs a special tool to do this job, can anyone confirm?)

Or just opinions or thoughts… what do you fine gents think??

Thanks in advance guys
Shiney

P.S. The guides to removing the plastic are awesome, made it an easy job thanks for sharing them guys

[Gavo]

Got it all apart and out. http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?117852-ST1300-Clutch-Replacement

Just need to press  out imp shaft and bearing ect

http://stupendous1300.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/front-cover-removed-and-clutch-exposed.html#!/2013/02/front-cover-removed-and-clutch-exposed.html

[curious1]

I am a bit new on this board and still finding my way around is difficult. Could you give me some pointers to find your helpfull guides to remove the plastic bits?

ST1300 Coolant Leak

Over the last couple of days I have found a small puddle of coolant under the bike when warming it up.
So I removed the plastic and traced the leak down to the overflow outlet on the side of water pump (see pictures)






So I went around to the 3 bike shops in the area to find out what they thought and what repairs would cost.

1st guys “Des Roberts Motorcycle Performance”
Des advised it could be a few hundred dollars to repair but said to ride it for a bit and see if it clears up as it could be a bit of crap stopping the seal from closing all the way.

2nd guys “Mick’s Bike & Car Tyres”
Mick advised it would need a new mechanical seal, water pump gasket, sprocket and impeller costing about $150 then add 4 hours @ $88 per hr… total of $502.

3rd guys “Northside Motorcycle Tyres & Service”
Adrian advised the same parts as Mick but said I might not have to get the impeller (He suggested I drop the bike off and he could check before ordering parts)
He said it should only be 2 hours work and quoted a max (with impeller and extra time if needed) of $400.


Now the questions…
Has anyone had this problem and if so what was the solution for you?
Do any of you know if this can be fixed at home? (I read that it needs a special tool to do this job, can anyone confirm?)

Or just opinions or thoughts… what do you fine gents think??

Thanks in advance guys
Shiney

P.S. The guides to removing the plastic are awesome, made it an easy job thanks for sharing them guys
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[ST2UP]

Here you go curious1.........

Its all here ------> http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=13.0


hope this helps 



 

[curious1]

Here you go curious1.........

Its all here ------> http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=13.0


hope this helps 

Thank you for your help


 

[Gavo]

500 kms over three days and no green wet patches benieth the bike

      


FR#25 Balingup here we come 

[Assassin]

I've just replaced mine as well, I did photos and a tutorial about it in the how to section... But to replace the mechanical seal, you actually need a hydraulic press...