I think the system has to have been filled and bled properly for the surge tank to function as intended. A leak somewhere would also cause improper recovery of levels.

 

If your radiator cap does not seal correctly it will not maintain vacuum to suck the extra coolant back in from the reservoir. There's a section in the manual on how to test it and what acceptable pressures it should have. Other than that if your line is clogged or has a kink that would restrict the flow. You correct it is a very simple system, as long as everything is working ok

Edit: Just found this little article online for cars, but same principle applies to the KLX coolant system:

http://www.newcarbuyingguide.com/ind...524/event=view

Cheers,

Anthony

 

Great stuff, no need to request it to be added to the Official Ride report page, already done man!

 

Thanks Deej, much obliged

 

Thanks for the advice guys.

Red, sorry your post got on a tangent in my behalf.

Those of you who haven't read the ride report should go back and check it out, it' great stuff.