Motosurgeon
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Went for a long ride yesterday. Temps between 75 and 85F. Bike got hot enough to boil over. The reservoir catch can was removed so it spilled out of my vent. Not sure how much coolant I lost but I think I had enough to finish the rest of the ride. I was surprised that the coolant was boiling at around 235F. I feel like this could be due to the VP Stay Frosty lower boiling point. I am considering getting a different radiator cap but not sure if anyone else has tried this and if I should be cautious about any aspect of the modification. I have the samco thermostat delete hose kit but am more concerned about the coolant temp sensor o-ring failing. Should I pressure test the system to see if the higher pressure would cause a leak? Should I just stop riding my track bike around town during the summer? We'll see if there is anything to learn from this. For now I'll top off the coolant and retest when it cools down a bit more. Here is a random picture I found that shows the reservoir/vent setup.

