Antifreeze

[RumRunnerGuy]

Just curious to see what all of you guys are using for Antifreeze in your bikes?

[motoOzarks]

moonshine

[Mustang]

50/50 premix
either prestone or store brand (ie Autozone)
works just fine

[RumRunnerGuy]

moonshine

No reason to waste good hooch in the bike.

[JoeDirt]

Just curious to see what all of you guys are using for Antifreeze in your bikes?

I've been using WaterWetter by Red Line, It costs twice as much as 50/50... Red Line claims it runs cooler.

I found a datasheet from their website saying how they tested it:
http://www.redlineoil.com/content/files/tech/WaterWetter%20Tech%20Info.pdf

I want to go to 50/50 just for the cost alone. It's all ethylene glycol and water, RIGHT?

BTW, they sell it on amazon.com

[motoOzarks]

If it's not running hot why does it need to run cooler?

[JoeDirt]

If it's not running hot why does it need to run cooler?

There's a direct linear proportion to heat versus friction.

[RumRunnerGuy]

I've been using WaterWetter by Red Line, It costs twice as much as 50/50... Red Line claims it runs cooler.

I found a datasheet from their website saying how they tested it:
http://www.redlineoil.com/content/files/tech/WaterWetter%20Tech%20Info.pdf

I want to go to 50/50 just for the cost alone. It's all ethylene glycol and water, RIGHT?

BTW, they sell it on amazon.com

I'm a huge proponent to Redline products, but it's my understanding that if you buy the jugs of Water Wetter that is premixed they DO NOT have any type of antifreeze in them so if you're in a colder climate they're not the best choice.

[JoeDirt]

I'm a huge proponent to Redline products, but it's my understanding that if you buy the jugs of Water Wetter that is premixed they DO NOT have any type of antifreeze in them so if you're in a colder climate they're not the best choice.

Good thing you we live in the South.

BTW, you answered your own thread... 

[RumRunnerGuy]

Good thing you we live in the South.

BTW, you answered your own thread... 

Glad it doesn't freeze in NC, cause here in the North GA mountains we get ice. 

As far as answering my own message just trying to see if guys were using Trumpet fluids or another cycle specific since is the first water cooled street bike that I've had.

[Mustang]

Glad it doesn't freeze in NC, cause here in the North GA mountains we get ice. 

As far as answering my own message just trying to see if guys were using Trumpet fluids or another cycle specific since is the first water cooled street bike that I've had.

you can use whatever you would pour in your car .
wal-mart brand works just as well as more expensive stuff.
the key is to change it every other year, at the minimum .

[JayDub]

No reason to waste good hooch in the bike.

Its OK, he drains it in the spring and drinks it That right MO?

[JayDub]

you can use whatever you would pour in your car .
wal-mart brand works just as well as more expensive stuff.
the key is to change it every other year, at the minimum .

I remember that some antifreeze would attack alloy, but seeing as most engines are alloy now,  then I assume all antifreeze manufacturers have adapted... I spose it helps to read the label just the same

[Sasquatch]

All antifreeze types are not equal.  While they all will protect from freezing/boiling and from corrosion, some just work better and last longer.  I use Prestone G05 that is designed for European cars mixed with Distilled water (very important) at a 50/50 ratio.  G05 lasts longer than anything on the market.  Being a European car nut, I always have it on the shelf.  It is only a couple of dollars more than regular stuff.  Not worth it to skimp in my book.

If you flush your system every couple of years even the cheapest green stuff will work fine.  I just like the added peace of mind that using the best offers me.  (remember to use only distilled water though...)

[RumRunnerGuy]

Thanks for the feedback.