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jeffoboyo1

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rad water
« on: December 03, 2011, 10:32:39 PM »
hi guys , battery off trackbike for winter and on charge, should i drain the radiator and pipes to stop freezing or should i just put a load of anti freeze in.
and forget about it.
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Re: rad water
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2011, 11:10:42 PM »
I wouldn't drain it, I would fiull with anti  freeze and forget about it. Mine lives inthe shed, no heating with normal coolant in it
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Re: rad water
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2011, 11:18:02 PM »
hi mate , dont think any in it at the mo so how many ltr's should i put in...
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Re: rad water
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2011, 07:58:02 AM »
I can't remember I think mine is around 7 liters.
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Re: rad water
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2011, 12:05:46 PM »
Quote from: Shongololo on December 04, 2011, 07:58:02 AM
I can't remember I think mine is around 7 liters.
sorry mate i mean got no anti freeze in it, not water how much anti freeze in ltrs.....
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Re: rad water
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2011, 08:31:48 PM »
Make sure once you've put your anti-freeze in that you run the bike up to temperature, and make sure ALL the water is replaced with coolant/anti-freeze. If not, then it's one of the best ways to fuck an engine when it does freeze in possible cold months that we may have.
Best bet is to pop along to your local dealer and pick up some coolant in a 5 ltr bottle and do it properly, will be cheaper than than replacing your mill.
« Last Edit: December 04, 2011, 08:36:27 PM by EXJ10R »
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Re: rad water
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2011, 08:42:15 PM »
so do away with all the water ? and then put 5ltrs of anti freeze and coolant is it.....
thanks jeffo
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Re: rad water
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2011, 09:56:04 PM »
Quote from: jeffoboyo1 on December 04, 2011, 08:42:15 PM
so do away with all the water ? and then put 5ltrs of anti freeze and coolant is it.....
thanks jeffo

Drain all the water out, refill/flush out system with runo-th'-mill m/c coolant (5 ltrs approx).
Many a folk have left water in over winter and found out what happens come spring  :crybaby2: [naughty]
I'd keep the coolant in for summer use, you only need water for racing regulations.
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Re: rad water
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2011, 05:45:40 PM »
took bottom hose off the water pump drained water out and turned engine over few times then filled it up with coolant. will it be ok to have just coolant and no water in my zx10 road bike too ?
thanks for your help so far boyo.....
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Re: rad water
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2011, 05:52:07 PM »
Quote from: jeffoboyo1 on December 05, 2011, 05:45:40 PM
took bottom hose off the water pump drained water out and turned engine over few times then filled it up with coolant. will it be ok to have just coolant and no water in my zx10 road bike too ?
thanks for your help so far boyo.....

You'll be safe with any Putoline/Silkoline/Fuchs/Yamaha..etc...etc  pre-mixed coolant, I said 5 ltrs as thats the biggest it's sold off the self in, but always check your handbook to see what capacity it should hold including the header tank.
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Re: rad water
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2011, 07:09:42 PM »
i had the rad cap off and header cap of then , put about half a ltr in then started the engine , then filled it up till it was full in top of rad then toped up the header between the low and high marks let it run till fan came on then cut the fuel and let it run till engine died. think it took 2,1/2 ltrs.
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Re: rad water
« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2011, 09:18:52 PM »
If its a track bike why run just water anyway? Keep proper coolant in it , its much better for cooling and the bike. Obviously i realize race bikes have to run just water but even so i keep coolant in my bikes when im not racing.   
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Re: rad water
« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2011, 07:42:59 PM »
yes think i will run both bikes on just coolant, should'nt hert  :dontknow:
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