Coolant low?

[06limited1st]

Just took off my left fairing cause Im having it painted and seen the coolant reserve and looks like it's just a little over the "L"... Should I just add a little water or what? Bike has 560 miles on it so it's original coolant... Thanks for any advice in advance!

 

[ozz]

distilled water and coolant fill to the second line

 

[ozz]

later on ya might want to think about going with engine ice and a muzzy fan helps her stay a bit cooler

 

[heavybusa]

I would assume it evaporates

 

[heavybusa]

(ozz @ Mar. 30 2007,20:24) distilled water and coolant fill to the second line

Why distilled?

 

[ozz]

no scale or deposits like tap water

 

[heavybusa]

ahh got it.

 

[06limited1st]

So just any coolant that will work in an aluminum radiator with distilled water? I just wasnt sure if there was a certain kind cause I know some coolants arent good with mixing..

 

[Charlesbusa]

Use distilled water and coolant for normal street riding.

Distilled water and water wetter if you goto track days and aren't worried about it freezing in low temps. Water/water wetter cools better than coolant.

 

[BA BUSA]

(heavybusa @ Mar. 30 2007,17:50)

(ozz @ Mar. 30 2007,20:24) distilled water and coolant    fill to the second line

Why distilled?

Distilled for batteries and cooling systems...no deposits

 

[frisbee]

I was just about to go put some in mine, it was low when I took the side off tonight.

 

[Turbo-Torch]

It was probably never filled to the F line when you bought it. Ride around for a 1/2 hour and once the bike is warm it'll be at the F line.

 

[nuke1115]

I changed the oil in my bike today (01 black and gray) and everything was great. Rode about a mile parked and noticed a large pool of coolant on the ground under my bike. I did not see any lose hoses. Somebody help me please.

 

[omslaw]

Was the coolant there to begin with? Perhaps you didn't notice it?

I would take the fairings off and look for signs of leaks. What's the level like in the overflow bottle?

Where in MO are ya?