Antifreeze after the Big Freeze

After the big freeze a few weeks ago, it warmed up and the rain washed the salt from the roads.  It was time to get on the Concours again and ride that beautiful stallion.  I went out to the back yard, took off the cover, and saw this.

Scary green puddle

I know it wasn't there before the severe cold and I was scared the temperatures had ruined the engine.  I took off the coolant cap and there was plenty of fluid so there was nothing else to do but see if it bled like Spock.  Prime, choke, and start.  It fired right up and everything seemed normal.  I waited a bit and checked for leaks but nothing seemed amiss.

So off I went.  A big loop in the cloudy drizzle.  Not a beautiful view anywhere, but that engine is great.  And those curves!  Plus the fact that the bike requires me to coordinate both feet, the fingers on both hands, the right wrist, and the left thumb, and both arms for the handlebar - it's just a wonderful experience.

The engine temperature stayed normal during the whole ride and there seemed to be no more leaks.  I can't wait until it warms up and rains again but it's supposed to be 10 below zero tonight.  Don't freeze, my fast friend.