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Title: FZ1 coolant type
Post by: CharlieDee on 29 November 2015, 04:55:46 pm
evening Foccers,


Need some advice on coolant... I am changing the hoses for some nicey red silicon ones.. All 12...


What coolant would you guys suggest? Seems to be a lot of options out there...


Advice is much appreciated!!


Charlie
Title: Re: FZ1 coolant type
Post by: Rob R on 29 November 2015, 09:23:57 pm
Did mine 2 weeks ago. I used Comma Xstream concentrate and a big bottle of battery top up water. The most difficult bit was removing the expansion tank and cleaning it out.
Remember to refill slowly with the bike on its side stand- does away with the need to burp it!
Title: Re: FZ1 coolant type
Post by: CharlieDee on 30 November 2015, 07:23:03 am
Quote from: Rob R on 29 November 2015, 09:23:57 pm
Did mine 2 weeks ago. I used Comma Xstream concentrate and a big bottle of battery top up water. The most difficult bit was removing the expansion tank and cleaning it out.
Remember to refill slowly with the bike on its side stand- does away with the need to burp it!


Cheers Rob... Muchly appreciated!!  :lol
Title: Re: FZ1 coolant type
Post by: pilninggas on 30 November 2015, 04:48:37 pm
The last time I did it I just used pink (safe for ally) eurocarparts stuff. Something like £7/gallon ready to use.
Title: Re: FZ1 coolant type
Post by: Grayo on 30 November 2015, 05:04:04 pm
I've replaced my hoses with the Samco silicone ones and I used Evans Waterless Coolant.
Title: Re: FZ1 coolant type
Post by: CharlieDee on 02 December 2015, 09:41:09 pm
Has anyone used engine ice?? Seems to be popular in the states... In summer as soon as I get into traffic the temp goes up quickly.. Trying to find a remedy to lower running temperature in the summer  :rolleyes
Title: Re: FZ1 coolant type
Post by: slappy on 02 December 2015, 09:49:03 pm
Quote from: CharlieDee on 02 December 2015, 09:41:09 pm
Has anyone used engine ice?? Seems to be popular in the states... In summer as soon as I get into traffic the temp goes up quickly.. Trying to find a remedy to lower running temperature in the summer  :rolleyes


I seem to remember that it was suggested a bit ago on here that one way to help reduce the temp was to lower the coolant to water ratio and use water wetter as well, never tried it though.