[zachtpattison]

i have a 07 zx6r. i got tboned on it last may. Today was the first day since the accident i started it up. it started up fine. after i drove it around i let it sit and idle for about 10 minutes. i saw a small puddle of light green fluid i think is coolant but im not sure. i let it sit for another 30 then drove it around and let it idle for another 10 minutes and no leak. could this just be from being layed down and not being started in almost a year or do i have more serious problem?

 

[185EZ]

Welcome.
Sounds like some coolant got into the overflow line from the overflow bottle when it was laid down.

 

[hockeybronx]

i have a 07 zx6r. i got tboned on it last may. Today was the first day since the accident i started it up. it started up fine. after i drove it around i let it sit and idle for about 10 minutes. i saw a small puddle of light green fluid i think is coolant but im not sure. i let it sit for another 30 then drove it around and let it idle for another 10 minutes and no leak. could this just be from being layed down and not being started in almost a year or do i have more serious problem?

Coolant - idling makes these bikes overheat like crazy even with their fans. The cooling system has a "overflow hose" that once the bike gets too hot it starts spitting boiling coolant out of it - (believe me I learned the hard way) Don't worry about it just make sure your coolant is at the right level.

 

[Shifty1]

+1 to both. Also, don't let your bike sit idling that long...it's not good for it.

 

[zachtpattison]

I figured it out thanks guys.

 

[185EZ]

I figured it out thanks guys.

:headscratch
Annnnd?

 

[Bobflyer]

EZ, I believe he will fill her up and maybe not let it sit idling for so long anymore.

 

[Caburian]

did you run over a matian?

jk.. +1 on coolant overflowing, but i'd keep an eye on it to make sure hoses did not come loose from the crash.