Involute Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 Aside from needing to worry about freezing temps is there any reason that Water-Wetter and Distilled Water only can't be used for extended periods of time? When the weather warms up here and the Track opens I need to lose the normal coolant when on the track but I don't want to swap coolant numerous times a year. Could long term (10K miles per year) using Water-Wetter and water lead to problems? If so I'll only use the stuff for track time and swap back but I'd rather spend that time riding. Thanks. Quote
porterb123 Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 Aside from needing to worry about freezing temps is there any reason that Water-Wetter and Distilled Water only can't be used for extended periods of time? When the weather warms up here and the Track opens I need to lose the normal coolant when on the track but I don't want to swap coolant numerous times a year. Could long term (10K miles per year) using Water-Wetter and water lead to problems? If so I'll only use the stuff for track time and swap back but I'd rather spend that time riding. Thanks. The only thing I'd be worried about would be the lubricating properties of water and water wetter alone without the glycol. and its effect on the water pump. Quote
tyzo Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 Aside from needing to worry about freezing temps is there any reason that Water-Wetter and Distilled Water only can't be used for extended periods of time? When the weather warms up here and the Track opens I need to lose the normal coolant when on the track but I don't want to swap coolant numerous times a year. Could long term (10K miles per year) using Water-Wetter and water lead to problems? If so I'll only use the stuff for track time and swap back but I'd rather spend that time riding. Thanks. When I had my FZR I would run water wetter during riding season and just drain it during winter. I never had any problems with only using water and water-wetter. But if it freezes...it's all over. Quote
Redbird Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 When I had my FZR I would run water wetter during riding season and just drain it during winter. I never had any problems with only using water and water-wetter. Same here, pretty much. I ran staight water/Water Wetter three seasons for the first two years I owned the XX, no ill effect that I can see 40K later. Quote
rodantking Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Taking the xx to the new track it soulds like. I can't wait. March 1 is not to far away. I have never been to a track so the xx will stay at home for now, but it will find it's way. Quote
Effects Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Taking the xx to the new track it soulds like. I can't wait. March 1 is not to far away. I have never been to a track so the xx will stay at home for now, but it will find it's way. Water Wetter in R1 for years. No problems. Quote
Involute Posted February 9, 2006 Author Posted February 9, 2006 Good news. Thanks Gents. Hey! Another Utardian! That makes 4 of us now I think. Yes, the Track. I can't wait. Have you been to the Utah Sport Bike Association Site? USBA Site A lot of info about Track Days and such. Quote
rodantking Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Thanks for the link I will check it now. Quote
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