Motorcycle Coolant?

[MrSheepyNZ]

So i recently (couple months) Got my first Big bike. A 1999 Cb600. And she gets quite hot in traffic sometime. So i was thinking of doing a coolant change. Plus because i dont know when it was last changed. Is there a motorcycle specific Coolant i need to use? Or is anything just Fine. Cheers in advance all. ( Needs to be cheap as im a cheapo)

- Hamish

[neels]

You'll need to find out what type of coolant it currently has, as the different types not always compatible, worst case is gunk blocking up the cooling system when they get mixed unless you get absolutely all of the old stuff out. Different types are more suited to particular engines for corrosion protection as well.

Compared to the cost of an engine, putting the right stuff in there is the cheaper option.

[FJRider]

So i recently (couple months) Got my first Big bike. A 1999 Cb600. And she gets quite hot in traffic sometime. So i was thinking of doing a coolant change. Plus because i dont know when it was last changed. Is there a motorcycle specific Coolant i need to use? Or is anything just Fine. Cheers in advance all. ( Needs to be cheap as im a cheapo)

- Hamish

By "Gets hot in traffic" ... do you mean Motorway at speed traffic or slow between the traffic light type speeds ... ???

And check the bike for stickers stating "Serviced at... " or where a service was done and give them a ring. They might have a record. A Motorcycle shop sticker may indicate a place to start asking service history questions.

Most liquid cooled motorcycles do not like slow speeds and can get warmer than at normal highway speeds. This getting warmer is not necessarily any indication there is a need of coolant change.

And 600cc motorcycles are usually described as mid-range. But with motorcycles 1600cc and over being common .... :devil2:

[Moi]

So i recently (couple months) Got my first Big bike. A 1999 Cb600. And she gets quite hot in traffic sometime. So i was thinking of doing a coolant change. Plus because i dont know when it was last changed. Is there a motorcycle specific Coolant i need to use? Or is anything just Fine. Cheers in advance all. ( Needs to be cheap as im a cheapo)

- Hamish

What does the Owner's Manual suggest you use?

Is the temperature sensor working correctly? - to activate the radiator fan...

[jim.cox]

Just a thought -you might also want to flush the cooling system

[Akzle]

use red stuff.


Just a thought -you might also want to flush the cooling system

and do this.

[Katman]

And be aware that the more concentrated you mix it the less efficient it is as a coolant.

[Akzle]

And be aware that the more concentrated you mix it the less efficient it is as a coolant.

yeah... so why the fuck do holden recommend 50% mix on their hot-running, poorly tuned V8s??

[FJRider]

yeah... so why the fuck do holden recommend 50% mix on their hot-running, poorly tuned V8s??

As does Honda in their 1999 CB600F Service manuals ... Section 6 covers the cooling system.


http://motodataproject.com/verify_download.php?products_id=122

[AllanB]

Bike shops all stock pre-mixed coolant. Google will indicate how much you need for your ride.

Supercheap sells bulk demineralised packs of water (5l or so). These are cheap.

Me - I drain the existing coolant - flush with tap water until it is clean, then flush with the demineralised water - then plug it all up and fill with the pre-mixed coolant.


Easy enough job to do at home - if you google coolant change for your specific bike you'll no-doubt find a well written, photo laden post on how to do this.

[Akzle]

Bike shops all stock pre-mixed coolant. Google will indicate how much you need for your ride.

Supercheap sells bulk demineralised packs of water (5l or so). These are cheap.

Me - I drain the existing coolant - flush with tap water until it is clean, then flush with the demineralised water - then plug it all up and fill with the pre-mixed coolant.


Easy enough job to do at home - if you google coolant change for your specific bike you'll no-doubt find a well written, photo laden post on how to do this.

rbgiafp. whutta fucken helpful cunt.

[Madness]

rbgiafp. whutta fucken helpful cunt.

Unlike some. Just saying.

[Zedder]

Supercheap sells bulk demineralised packs of water (5l or so). These are cheap.



They sell the Prestone brand of 50/50 mix coolant as well.

[AllanB]

rbgiafp. whutta fucken helpful cunt.

Meh - I've had a few wines and feeling mellow and helpful.

[Akzle]

Unlike some. Just saying.

shut the fuck up you egg cunt.

[Akzle]

Meh - I've had a few wines and fellow mellow and helpful.

rum's more entertaining. in that shallow fart-joke kind of way.

[Katman]

yeah... so why the fuck do holden recommend 50% mix on their hot-running, poorly tuned V8s??

Straight water offers the best thermal conductivity but unfortunately offers no anti-freeze or corrosion inhibiting properties.

[AllanB]

rum's more entertaining. in that shallow fart-joke kind of way.

Shit dude I won't be able to type on a evening of rum!

Bet bus drivers on minimum wage dream of being able to afford rum :facepalm:

[Akzle]

Shit dude I won't be able to type on a evening of rum!

Bet bus drivers on minimum wage dream of being able to afford rum :facepalm:

shit just got weird. wrong thread. but if they were comitted to their alcoholism they'd find a way.[/LIST]

[Akzle]

Straight water offers the best thermal conductivity but unfortunately offers no anti-freeze or corrosion inhibiting properties.

northland doesn't have much problems with freeze <_<
and it's only gay (cheap) alloy heads and rads that suffer that shit. cast iron and brass motherfucker.

[Moise]

I sometimes wonder why anyone bothers to ask questions here.

Download the factory manual and do what it says. Don't waste your money on "motorcycle" stuff though.

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[MrSheepyNZ]

Well thank you everyone. Will probably do a flush with hosewater then with that Special Water crap. Then some nice premix probably. Thanks all for the advice. :)

[Dannz]

Your bike may require a silicate free coolant, it's best to check what things don't go well with your cooling system.