EXPANSION TANK

funnymachine · Post by **funnymachine** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 3:35 pm

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

youngy · Post by **youngy** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:22 pm

You need an expansion tank. you can use pretty much anything. it needs an overflow/vent pipe.

funnymachine · Post by **funnymachine** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:38 pm

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?

bobtrx · Post by **bobtrx** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:25 pm

Radiator additives are slippery and you don't want it on your back tyre

funnymachine · Post by **funnymachine** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:40 pm

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

BennyTRX · Post by **BennyTRX** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 9:22 pm

Does anyone know who manufactures a good expansion tank?

cobbadiggabuddyblooo · Post by **cobbadiggabuddyblooo** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:08 am

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

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