TFT Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I just checked the water level on my bike and its about 1" from the bottom of the overflow container. Can I just add water? Water wetter? What should I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBadExxample Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 You live in AK, no? Plain water would freeze and water wetter does not affect the freezing temp of water, so add some Honda 50/50 premixed coolant. Don't use automotive coolant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 You live in AK, no? Plain water would freeze and water wetter does not affect the freezing temp of water, so add some Honda 50/50 premixed coolant. Don't use automotive coolant. This is my Illinois bike and I am in fucking hot Lansing Michigan right now. Soon to be in Towanda, PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 I called the local Honda shop, they didn't have any pre-mix honda antifreeze. The guy told me to put in any "green" pre-mix antifreeeze for autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I called the local Honda shop, they didn't have any pre-mix honda antifreeze. The guy told me to put in any "green" pre-mix antifreeeze for autos. If it's not desparate, I'll toss a bottle of the Honda stuff in, and we can add it at NeXXt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'm not sure if I'm desperate. There is about a shot glass of water in the reservoir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Distilled water would be fine. It would be better to pull the right lower loose and check the radiator level. The overflow is exactly that, a bottle to catch overflow and let it return to the system as the bike cools. My 01 leaked once after very long, slow speed ride. I found that all the hose clamps were loose. Wouldn't hurt to tighten them while you are checking levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 +1 on Checking the hose clamps first ride this season I smelt coolant. Started looking around and the top hose on the rad was leaking a very small amount. As luck would have it I could tighten it throw the hole in the pannel so I didn't even have to take it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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