Does anyone have details on how to change a head gasket? And if the fluids are mixing a bit (rad/oil) (oil into rad but not vise versa) how far do you think the bike will ride for and what are the possible outcomes of riding in these conditions? The bike is about 1hr 45min from my home... it rode out fine but the second I stopped the milkish brown fluid started pouring out from the radiator overflow... very small loss of oil if any....

 

I would get a trailer or truck.

 

ROFL, trust me I'm trying but I also don't want the bike out and sitting where it is for someone to steal it... anyone think it might make it? What about radiator sealant, like bars stop leak? for a temp fix?

 

You could try it. But the moment you see the temp raise up, pull over. Make sure a buddy or two is with you as well (in a seperate vehicle) if you do attemp this 1 hour and 45 minute ride. Good luck.

-Jasper

 

Just find a buddy with a truck or trailer. not worth potentially damaging the engine.

 

Ok, no truck but lots of tools so I took off the lower oil pan and it has normal dark oil in it (used oil=p ) I took off the oil cooler cover and it has the milky residue in it... but when I take out the actual oil cooler that the oil goes through it's normal looking oil too.... soooooooooo now I'm thinking it might be that I seriously need to REALLY REALLY clean the cooling system... any ideas on other things to check WITHOUT taking the head off on the side of the road =p to see if the oil is leaking into the coolant?