Radiator question.

[bryco13]

So, here's the problem: "steam" coming from my radiator.
The issue:
Bike is a 07 Ninja 650r which is stored inside my house all winter. No damage to bike before it was put away, or while in storage. Took bike outside, washed it, dried it, cleaned it, noticed steam coming from radiator, almost like it was just burning off the water from the wash. My father and brother seem to think it smelt faintly of radiator fluid. Took the bike out after warming it up for a quick 15 min run through, make sure all is working well, get home, and it's no longer smoking, er steaming, or whatever it was doing. Anyone have a clue if this is ok, or should i bring it to my local shop? Thanks in advance.
-bryan

[DaSarge]

So, here's the problem: "steam" coming from my radiator.
The issue:
Bike is a 07 Ninja 650r which is stored inside my house all winter. No damage to bike before it was put away, or while in storage. Took bike outside, washed it, dried it, cleaned it, noticed steam coming from radiator, almost like it was just burning off the water from the wash. My father and brother seem to think it smelt faintly of radiator fluid. Took the bike out after warming it up for a quick 15 min run through, make sure all is working well, get home, and it's no longer smoking, er steaming, or whatever it was doing. Anyone have a clue if this is ok, or should i bring it to my local shop? Thanks in advance.
-bryan

This happens to me when I ride in the rain and the bike starts heating up...I dont think anything of it and think its normal. I also get the same smell.

[bryco13]

Thanks man, i was worried, i barely ride the thing, couldn't figure out how it got messed up.

[stoinkythepig]

My old Ninja still steams and smells like that when it gets wet and it's 9 years old and has 83,000 miles. You're Ninja is fine. Nice bike by the way.