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rickb6959
07-26-2011, 06:25 PM
I am replacing my fan switch this week and I am wondering what coolant to use. Can I go to the automotive store and pick up some or do I need a special kind? Can I automotive non-silicate, non-nitrite antifreeze mixed 50:50 with water ?
macmac
07-26-2011, 07:47 PM
Yes you can. No silica, no borate etc. Parts Plus aka Sanell has a Turbo Brand out with none of anything in it and the stuff is orange. Read the lables to be sure.
Bull Durham
07-26-2011, 08:24 PM
Orange is a pretty color!
Jared
07-26-2011, 09:07 PM
Honda makes a motorcycle specific coolant for like $3 a quart. That's what I'm using.
rickb6959
07-26-2011, 09:34 PM
Yes you can. No silica, no borate etc. Parts Plus aka Sanell has a Turbo Brand out with none of anything in it and the stuff is orange. Read the lables to be sure.


Thanks, I wanted make sure I was not going to use the wrong thing.
rickb6959
07-26-2011, 09:37 PM
Yes you can. No silica, no borate etc. Parts Plus aka Sanell has a Turbo Brand out with none of anything in it and the stuff is orange. Read the lables to be sure.


Thanks, I wanted make sure I was not going to use the wrong thing.



I will give the local Honda a call and see how much it is. If they hold true to their normal pricing it will be $30.00 a quart. They are the only metric shop left in town. LOL http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
mobandy78
07-26-2011, 09:54 PM
Orange is a pretty color!

Heck yea it is!! Anything orange is good in my book. ;)

When I eventually get around to saving enough money, I'm painting my bike and the fairing that I'll purchase orange. But, that's off topic here... Sorry, I can't answer your coolant question. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Glad you asked though. It's probably about time to flush my fluids.
AlabamaNomadRider
07-27-2011, 03:44 AM
You can use the silicate free. I keep some of the Honda motorcycle coolant on hand.
ringadingh
07-27-2011, 04:41 AM
I used a jug of Prestone, it seemed to meet all the criteria as well on the lable
wiz
07-27-2011, 08:06 AM
I had used some Prestone Universal coolant from Walmart but I changed over to the Kawasaki Alumacool and am happier with that. It is about $9/quart but you cut it 50/50 with distilled water so it isn't too bad since the cooling system capacity is only 2.4 quarts.
Bull Durham
07-27-2011, 02:58 PM
I bought the Honda coolant this spring and did my radiator. Can't remember what I paid, but I seem to remember that it wasn't too bad a price.