Needed opinion. Blue crust on brand new bike.

[jfont]

I just purchased a brand new(.2 miles ) 2012 FZ6R this past Saturday. However there was blue crusty residue under part of the bike(see picture) which could be rubbed off with a finger. When I questioned the mechanic he said it was most likely sealant that had leaked out. The crust is along the crack between metal components and goes up behind the aluminum part some distance where I can't get a good look. I took his word because they all seemed trustworthy and helpful at the dealership but I am still curious on what it was. The bike was just built the night before and as I said there was only .2 miles on it. It doesn't seem to have leaked any for the minute or two it has been running since. I haven't ridden it more than that because I had to go back to school. So I don't have an actual picture of the stuff. Do you guys have any opinions on what the blue crust might be.

 

[bloodypulp]

Not a clue but maybe coolant dripped when filled

 

[MichaelInVenice]

Lots of bike and car parts are delivered with either:

1) A bit of machining oil still on them.

2) Protective coating that's put on prior to crating to prevent corrosion in transit.

The dealer is supposed to do a very thorough cleaning of the bike/car before delivering it, but in my experience often they do not. Sounds like they did a very quick assembly and didn't bother with much else (IIRC, on the 6r, all they have to do is put on the windshield and the handlebars/controls, maybe the mirrors, then add fluids and charge the battery. it's about 30 minutes work at most).

I would clean it off and not worry about it unless it re-appears.

 

[SpawnXX]

I would agree, sounds like haste related more than anything. Either that or your bike is haunted and that is ectoplasm.... Booogity Boogity!

 

[nismos14]

Just residue related to a sealant. No issue to worry about, IMO.

 

[JT]

only thing I would do is keep an eye on it make sure no more liquids are seeping out and or dripping. if that is not the case I wouldnt worry about it

 

[Detrich]

^ what Nismo said.

My R1 was also freshly built out of the crate the AM/ day I got it. And, when I got her home I also noticed some of that gray-ish blue residue exactly in the same spot u circled, roughly. Just wiped it off with some Windex wipes and that was it.

 

[leem00]

I just purchased a brand new(.2 miles ) 2012 FZ6R this past Saturday. However there was blue crusty residue under part of the bike(see picture) which could be rubbed off with a finger. When I questioned the mechanic he said it was most likely sealant that had leaked out. The crust is along the crack between metal components and goes up behind the aluminum part some distance where I can't get a good look. I took his word because they all seemed trustworthy and helpful at the dealership but I am still curious on what it was. The bike was just built the night before and as I said there was only .2 miles on it. It doesn't seem to have leaked any for the minute or two it has been running since. I haven't ridden it more than that because I had to go back to school. So I don't have an actual picture of the stuff. Do you guys have any opinions on what the blue crust might be.

When I lost my balance and my bike landed on the right side...a little bit of coolant leaked out (it was blue). My guess is when they filled yours the missed a little and it dried...just keep an eye on your coolant level.

 

[Nastybutler]

I have a coolant leak in that same area I'm trying to pin down, and it leaves a pale blue crusty residue. I wiped mine off and am keeping an eye on it. Not sure where the source of my leak is yet.

 

[jfont]

I have a coolant leak in that same area I'm trying to pin down, and it leaves a pale blue crusty residue. I wiped mine off and am keeping an eye on it. Not sure where the source of my leak is yet.

What seems to be the catalyst? When the engine is hot, or when the the bike is running at all?

 

[geekmaster]

I believe the coolant drain bolt (very small) is around that area. Double-check that it's tight (don't strip it), and that it's not leaking. It's got a copper crush washer that needs to be replaced every time you change the coolant. I replaced mine last time, but during the multiple flush cycles I did, I kept re-using it, and just before I finally replaced it with the new washer, I noticed it started leaking. New washer took care of that.

 

[Detrich]

This is why the 600 mile (1st) dealer service is so important. They will re-check all the stuff they had to wrench during assembly and make sure everything's kosher.

It's much more than just a simple oil change.

 

[Anthony]

Looks like some sort of sealant... Nothing to worry about IMO.

 

[nismos14]

Looks like some sort of sealant... Nothing to worry about IMO.

You got some good eyes man.

 

[echs332000]

Super old but I found out the reason on mine. It's the coolant overflow bottle right behind the fairing. My top had came off and allowed a bit to spill out

 

[VRIIClubby]

When I dropped mine I had some blue fluid that dried in the same place, wiped off and never appeared again, I put it down to overflow when I dropped it?

 

[Chucker]

I think a smurf was hitching a ride in the crate from Japan, got a little horned up and decided to pleasure himself. I hope you washed your hands after touching it.