I've read that EU manufacturers recommend against using phospate type Asian red coolant. And also read that the EGlycol green coolant contributes greater to water pump seal failure. Anyone have experience with Asian red in a k bike...or should I just Go Green?
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NAPA auto stores sell Pentofrost NF which is the same as the blue BMW OEM motorcycle coolant. The honda coolant (Green) I have used but now that I found the NAPA stuff that is all I use in the bikes. The Pentofrost is not diluted so get some distilled (not deionized) water on the way home too. 50:50 is good but if you live in an area where it does not get nasty cold 60% water is a way to get more heat transfer. Your RS has minimal radiator surface area for the bike. They tend to bounce of the fan if you are going less that 50 mph.
Welcome to the site by the way.
Welcome to the site by the way.
It is a good topic. I'm old school and prefer distilled water. Though I know the the other water is recognized as a dilutant for commercial anti freeze. The coolant is a lube for the water pump seal which is needed. But here is an article that has me thinking about going even lower on the scale with my antifreeze ratio. I've seen others too. Lots of great articles on the web of course. And there are additives for increasing heat transfer in the system too. Change your coolant at least every 4 years. I'm way overdue for my take stuff to the dump, truck that gets less than 300 miles a year.
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SparkPlugs.com: Quest for the Ideal Coolant Ratio
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