fish_antlers
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posted October 21, 2001 12:06 PM
Anitfreeze question?
OUr bikes are race-prepped with Water Wetter.... we need to change it out fer the winter storage as I understand that the Water Wetter has no properties to aviod freezing...
Question: Do I drain both bikes and leave them empty (no antifreeze/ coolant) or should I load them up with antifreeze.... if so any specs on what antifreeze to buy...
std automotive antifreeze is okay?
Also how many miles/ hours or whatever is the Water Wetter good for? Is it worth saving it for next season as it only has a trackday and about 700 miles on it...
Bikes are 00 ZX12 and ZX6R
   
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Zx23rr
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posted October 21, 2001 12:57 PM
5 year
anti-freeze with distilled water 50/50 and a bit of water wetter. You what to keep coolant in the system to preserve everything. IMHO
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FuckMeRunnin
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posted October 21, 2001 01:07 PM
Use the type of anti freeze specifically formulated for aluminum radiators.I put a different mixture which I got off another board. I use 25% antifreeze ,water wetter and 75% distilled water, but keep in mind I don't live in SnowMan land. I'm in the Sunshine State!!
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wilson1
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posted October 21, 2001 01:18 PM
water wetter
fish as long as your bikes have antifreeze with water wetter added it will be fine as is for winter stoarge the best you can use is prestone 5/50 comes in silver container mix 50/50 distilledwater and 5oz of water wetter
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fish_antlers
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posted October 21, 2001 03:54 PM
thanks guys!
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Wildman
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posted October 21, 2001 06:47 PM
Do NOT just drain them. In the event that there are places that don't drain, you could get a nasty surprise. Also, you really should have corrosion protection in there.
Use 50/50 antifreeze and distilled water.
If you really wish to be as nice as possible to the bikes, make sure that the antifreeze you buy has no silicates in it. (aka SAND)
Most motorcycle anti freezes should probably be silicate free, and some car ones might be. Caveat Emptor.
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Wildman
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posted October 21, 2001 06:49 PM
Oh, and if you are just using it for winter storage, it is a waste to bother with Water Wetter. It won't do anything for you that antifreeze won't for storage.
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SleezyRider
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posted October 21, 2001 07:11 PM
Water Wetter's site reccomends that you change it every 15K miles...
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Big_Zx12r
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posted October 21, 2001 09:14 PM
Good info! Thanks guys! I keep putting it off but I know sooner or later I am gonna have to put the bike away for winter, and this info helps! The current coolant I have in the bike says (per tester) it will resist freezing down to 20 degrees and I do not want to see anything freeze up. Thanks again!
-Big Zx12r
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