SO PISSED!! I used some thermostat sealer to thinly coat the surfaces of the Goldwing's water joint (see my post about a half dozen back). Directions said to let 'er sit 24 hours, so I did.
Went to fill the radiator for a leak test and...
Pissing water everywhere!!
But, not from the elbow! Got out my endoscope and sure 'nuf, the O-ring was not seated correctly at the other end of the water pipe! GRRRR I had that O-ring in and out a dozen times without a problem, but this time it pinches!
So pull it all apart, clean off the surfaces again, fresh O-ring, properly seated this time, and new coat of thermostat sealer.
Have to wait til tomorrow to test it.