Coolant recomendation?

kaiserz · June 9th, 2011, 08:25 PM

hey guys, I just want to know what kind of coolant you guys use for your baby?

Racer x · June 9th, 2011, 11:25 PM

I run engine ice

Snake · June 10th, 2011, 01:04 AM

+1 I flushed out the stock coolant and replaced with engine ice. Even at 90 deg. F outside temp sitting at a red-light the bikes temp never goes into the red zone. Great stuff.

dubojr1 · June 10th, 2011, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

+1 I flushed out the stock coolant and replaced with engine ice. Even at 90 deg. F outside temp sitting at a red-light the bikes temp never goes into the red zone. Great stuff.

Wouldn't regular coolant do the same...?

cwb48 · June 10th, 2011, 08:06 AM

FYI- whatever coolant you use, DO NOT use tap water in the mix. Tap water in most areas includes minerals that will quickly clog up an aluminum radiator. Use only DISTILLED water (not bottled water or spring water).

In case you are wondering, I did learn this the hard way.

Chris

kaiserz · June 10th, 2011, 08:32 AM

Thanks guys! (: I'ma get "engine ice" on my day off, should I just mix it with the regular coolant? or flush the old coolant away?

dubojr1 · June 10th, 2011, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserz

Thanks guys! (: I'ma get "engine ice" on my day off, should I just mix it with the regular coolant? or flush the old coolant away?

Ideally you never mix any 2 different coolants. http://www.engineice.com/faq.html

I'm not sure what the stuff cost but know that regular coolant/antifreeze will work just fine. It has till now right?

Snake · June 10th, 2011, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

Wouldn't regular coolant do the same...?

The OP wanted to know what kind of coolant people use in their bikes. Engine Ice is what I use.

dubojr1 · June 10th, 2011, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

The OP wanted to know what kind of coolant people use in their bikes. Engine Ice is what I use.

My bad. Your right...

Let me rephrase. Since you choose to use this product. Is there any scientific benefit to it over regular coolant?

kaiserz · June 10th, 2011, 10:53 AM

now all i need to know is "how to flush the coolant" and I think I good to go. ohhh and where can I get this? thanks guys!

dubojr1 · June 10th, 2011, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserz

now all i need to know is "how to flush the coolant" and I think I good to go. ohhh and where can I get this? thanks guys!

Here ya go... http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...40&postcount=6

Racer x · June 10th, 2011, 01:30 PM

I use engine ice because it is legal coolant for every racing orgination I have checked. It dose not get slippery when it spills on the track . Even when I spill it on the floor it evaporates without a trace. They say it works better because it decreses the serface pressure or somthing. If you have over heating issues there is another problem. So no it does not make any difference what you use. Not mixing is a good idea.

To flush put a pan under the bike with the left fairing off. There is a 10mm bolt under the pipes at the bottom of the engine. Look careful and you will see the brown washer under it.that is a seal don't loose it. With the radiator cap off you remove that bolt. Then at the front of the engine there is an 8mm bolt .That will drain the rest.

Look at how much you took out mesure it in a jug or something. Then make sure you put that much back in. You might have to put some in then warm up the bike some and add the rest.

Be sure to recycle the old antifreeze .

kaiserz · June 10th, 2011, 08:36 PM

Thanks Jason, Thanks Eric (:

Snake · June 10th, 2011, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserz

now all i need to know is "how to flush the coolant" and I think I good to go. ohhh and where can I get this? thanks guys!

It is available at most dealerships.

ratlab · June 11th, 2011, 12:48 AM

engine ice always

kaiserz · June 29th, 2011, 07:53 AM

Okay, guys I got my engine ice sitting at the garage, I removed the old coolant and I'm ready to put the "ice", but I have a question, do I really need to put water to flush the old small amount of coolant away? or can I just pour my engine ice into the coolantthing w/o doing the water thing? also should I do this only on the reservoir or should I do this to the radiator too? thanks.

dubojr1 · June 29th, 2011, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserz

Okay, guys I got my engine ice sitting at the garage, I removed the old coolant and I'm ready to put the "ice", but I have a question, do I really need to put water to flush the old small amount of coolant away? or can I just pour my engine ice into the coolantthing w/o doing the water thing? also should I do this only on the reservoir or should I do this to the radiator too? thanks.

I would advise flushing both the radiator and the reservoir bottle with distilled water prior to filling.

kaiserz · June 29th, 2011, 09:05 AM

OK, thanks dubo. now I'm on a mission to get distilled water

dubojr1 · June 29th, 2011, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserz

OK, thanks dubo. now I'm on a mission to get distilled water

You should be able to find it just about anywhere that sells gallon size bottled water. I think is about $.60 a gallon at WalMart.

caps · June 29th, 2011, 10:25 AM

Super Cool with Water Wetter

kaiserz · June 29th, 2011, 11:19 AM

@dubo I got it at wallmart and it's like $.83 , but I'm glad I did put some water first and flushed the old coolant out, cause there were still tons inside.

dubojr1 · June 29th, 2011, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserz

@dubo I got it at wallmart and it's like $.83 , but I'm glad I did put some water first and flushed the old coolant out, cause there were still tons inside.

Awesome! Glad to hear you are happy with your success.

almost40 · June 29th, 2011, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caps

Super Cool with Water Wetter

Wetter here also. If it doesnt freeze or you have a heated garage and your bike never see's feezing temps. This stuff works just fine with distiled water. AND ITS CHEAP. you can swap coolant every year for about $2.00 per year. Got a buddy who loves his Engine Ice just as much as you guys. Nothin wrong with it but the price.
BTW theres nothing wrong with regular antifreeze. If your overheating you have other issues as RacerX stated.

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June 9th, 2011, 11:25 PM	#2
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I run engine ice

June 10th, 2011, 01:04 AM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	+1 I flushed out the stock coolant and replaced with engine ice. Even at 90 deg. F outside temp sitting at a red-light the bikes temp never goes into the red zone. Great stuff.

June 10th, 2011, 08:06 AM	#5
cwb48 Mature motorcyclist Name: Chris Location: Sykesville, MD Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, blue Posts: 126	FYI- whatever coolant you use, DO NOT use tap water in the mix. Tap water in most areas includes minerals that will quickly clog up an aluminum radiator. Use only DISTILLED water (not bottled water or spring water). In case you are wondering, I did learn this the hard way. Chris

June 10th, 2011, 08:32 AM	#6
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	Thanks guys! (: I'ma get "engine ice" on my day off, should I just mix it with the regular coolant? or flush the old coolant away?

June 10th, 2011, 10:53 AM	#10
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	now all i need to know is "how to flush the coolant" and I think I good to go. ohhh and where can I get this? thanks guys!

June 10th, 2011, 01:30 PM	#12
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I use engine ice because it is legal coolant for every racing orgination I have checked. It dose not get slippery when it spills on the track . Even when I spill it on the floor it evaporates without a trace. They say it works better because it decreses the serface pressure or somthing. If you have over heating issues there is another problem. So no it does not make any difference what you use. Not mixing is a good idea. To flush put a pan under the bike with the left fairing off. There is a 10mm bolt under the pipes at the bottom of the engine. Look careful and you will see the brown washer under it.that is a seal don't loose it. With the radiator cap off you remove that bolt. Then at the front of the engine there is an 8mm bolt .That will drain the rest. Look at how much you took out mesure it in a jug or something. Then make sure you put that much back in. You might have to put some in then warm up the bike some and add the rest. Be sure to recycle the old antifreeze .

June 10th, 2011, 08:36 PM	#13
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	Thanks Jason, Thanks Eric (:

June 11th, 2011, 12:48 AM	#15
ratlab ratlab Name: reese Location: tracy, ca Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): gsxr1000,R3x2,RC390,FZ07,XR100 Posts: 132	engine ice always

June 29th, 2011, 07:53 AM	#16
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	Okay, guys I got my engine ice sitting at the garage, I removed the old coolant and I'm ready to put the "ice", but I have a question, do I really need to put water to flush the old small amount of coolant away? or can I just pour my engine ice into the coolantthing w/o doing the water thing? also should I do this only on the reservoir or should I do this to the radiator too? thanks.

June 29th, 2011, 09:05 AM	#18
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	OK, thanks dubo. now I'm on a mission to get distilled water

June 29th, 2011, 11:19 AM	#21
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	@dubo I got it at wallmart and it's like $.83 , but I'm glad I did put some water first and flushed the old coolant out, cause there were still tons inside.