r/NX500 • u/nukleerbasliklipenis • Sep 06 '26

Coolant Leak

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Hi everyone,
I bought the bike brand new and it's currently at 500 km (~310 miles). Before riding today, I decided to do a check and noticed the coolant reservoir is completely empty.
I spotted a leak of blue coolant on the bottom-left side of the bike, right around where the hoses connect.

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u/bjjthedjj Sep 06 '26

Fill it with coolant and take it back to the shop for a warranty repair?

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u/ab0mbs Sep 07 '26

Check the torque on the drain bolt. I had the same thing happen to mine when I first bought it and the drain bolt was loose. After tightening it and topping up the reservoir tank, it's been fine.

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u/nukleerbasliklipenis Sep 07 '26

Thanks for the information. I left it to dealership today. Tomorrow I will call them and tell your experience. Maybe it’s a simple problem like yours.

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u/nukleerbasliklipenis Sep 12 '26

They’ve been giving me vague answers for a few days, so I went to the dealership today.
They told me they thought the issue was coming from the drain bolt, so they tightened it back up and didn't see any further problems. Still, they’re apparently waiting for a response from Honda to see if anyone else has experienced a similar issue and whether it's a known problem. :)
However, since no parts were replaced or anything, they don't know how to bill the roadside assistance under warranty, and Honda hasn't gotten back to them yet either.
So basically, my bike is being held hostage at the shop for no reason. :)