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A bit of a coolant drip

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I drove my 1600 Nomad Vulcan home and it was about 300 mile journey. The bike was purring like a kitten and everything was fine. This morning I saw a bit of coolant that probably dripped from the overflow tube after I parket it. It's not a lot, but I just wanted to ask how much should i be worried about this?
 
Keep a close eye on the coolant level in the reservoir and check for any more significant leaks when the bike is cold. If it keeps happening or the level drops noticeably, have a mechanic give it a once-over just to be safe rather than sorry.
 
I drove my 1600 Nomad Vulcan home and it was about 300 mile journey. The bike was purring like a kitten and everything was fine. This morning I saw a bit of coolant that probably dripped from the overflow tube after I parket it. It's not a lot, but I just wanted to ask how much should i be worried about this?
I would also suggest that you observe your coolant level in the reservoir over the next few rides just as @ManFromAnotherWorld said but this sounds perfectly normal!
It's very common for a little coolant to come out of the overflow tube after a long ride, especially a 300-mile journey where the engine gets nice and hot.
As long as it's just a small amount and the bike wasn't overheating, your cooling system is likely just doing its job and venting excess pressure or volume.
 
A bit of coolant drip from the overflow tube after a long ride is just normal, coolant expands when hot and sometimes overflows. Just keep an eye on your coolant level and check for any ongoing leaks like what they all say, but it's probably nothing to worry about if its too much dripping
 
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