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EXPANSION TANK
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 3:35 pm
by funnymachine
What does the expansion tank do?
And do I need one?
Can I get away with running without it - or can I use another tank - if so what specs?
Thanks
Mark
Re: EXPANSION TANK
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:22 pm
by youngy
You need an expansion tank. you can use pretty much anything. it needs an overflow/vent pipe.
Re: EXPANSION TANK
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:38 pm
by funnymachine
okay thanks - I am just totally thrown by the fact that I took off the radiator and the expansion tank is still full of juice
I guess the tank is below the rad which is weird
does it run on a syphon principle?
as long as my air vent is above top of radiator can it be anywhere on the bike?
under engine?
if I don't have one at all and just vent it to the floor what will happen exactly?
Re: EXPANSION TANK
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:25 pm
by bobtrx
Radiator additives are slippery and you don't want it on your back tyre
Re: EXPANSION TANK
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:40 pm
by funnymachine
okay got you - slippery stuff and tyres don't mix
this is why my Honda DAX has an oil breather directly in front of the rear wheel no doubt
Re: EXPANSION TANK
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 9:22 pm
by BennyTRX
Does anyone know who manufactures a good expansion tank?
Re: EXPANSION TANK
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:08 am
by cobbadiggabuddyblooo
Get a drink bottle for a push bike with the frame and just mount the frame to the fairing bracket..slip the bottle Inplace and slot the hose into the lid