Rocks, Fans, Radiators

Can you see where this is going? We were in Utah doing some great riding this weekend and things were awesome. That is, right up to the point that my bike started flashing the over heating warning.

I looked at the coolant and it was all gone. Turns out that a little pebble about the size of a large pea got kicked up BEHIND the radiator and lodged itself between the fan and the radiator. The fan must have been spinning at the time because it managed to put a 1 inch gash in the radiator which then allowed the coolant to leak out. Well, that turned into an all out dash with Eddie on two other bikes back to the truck while Beck, Ashlee, and the Egglets waited. 1/4 of the way back to the truck I realized that the keys were still on my broken steed. Back we go and get the keys.

THEN it was an all out dash to get to the truck (20 miles away) and drive it back to where everyone was waiting. Luckily we were able to tow the broken one to a trail head near the highway. Eddie and I then drive the truck back and load everyone up. Eddie and I were able to make the round trip in 1 hr and 45 min (that is good considering the trails we were on).

The bike is now at the shop and I am NOT looking forward to the bill for a new radiator. Man, that is going to suck. My guess is $350-$400. I will let you know what it turns out to be.

Over all though, it was a great weekend.

ST