Reed Posted June 13, 2011 Share #1 Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Is there a different anti-freeze for motorcycles? The steeler told me there is reg. anti-freeze for cars won't work. The water pump on a Venture don't like it! If i remeber right some thing about Silicone? I think he is blowing smoke up my tail pipe!!!!! trying to sell Yamaha brand. THANK'S for your reply! Edited June 13, 2011 by Reed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted June 13, 2011 Share #2 Posted June 13, 2011 hmm i went to a mechanic shop i know who works on cars and inboard outboard motors and he sold me prestone 50/50 premixed said its good for motorcycles as well now im no expert and im sure others will pop in on this. as this is a good question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted June 13, 2011 Share #3 Posted June 13, 2011 It's not "silicone" it's silicates, silicates help to keep a cars cooling system clean, but, they can damage a motorcycles water pump because they have a vane type pump as opposed to an impeller used in cars. Always use a silicate free coolant in a motorcycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted June 13, 2011 Share #4 Posted June 13, 2011 As long as its silicate free your OK... you can use the green antifreeze or the universal antifreeze which is what I use that way I can use the same antifreeze in my bike - pickup - cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 13, 2011 Share #5 Posted June 13, 2011 Also make sure it is OK for aluminum, some anti freezes aren't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted June 13, 2011 Got it thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyRSTD Posted June 14, 2011 Share #7 Posted June 14, 2011 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=59791 Fuzzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted June 14, 2011 I did look at the threads that came up about anti-freeze!!! The thread above "DID NOT" come up! If it would have I would not have asked again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted June 15, 2011 Share #9 Posted June 15, 2011 I did look at the threads that came up about anti-freeze!!! The thread above "DID NOT" come up! If it would have I would not have asked again!!! HEehehe, I glad that I am not the only person that it happens to........ Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyRSTD Posted June 15, 2011 Share #10 Posted June 15, 2011 I did look at the threads that came up about anti-freeze!!! The thread above "DID NOT" come up! If it would have I would not have asked again!!! Yep, me too. Been there and done that one too. Sometimes it don't work right for me either. Ya, nice to know that I am not by myself.:smash2::smash2: I would have posted this earlier, but did not find it so quick. Fuzzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uechi kid Posted June 15, 2011 Share #11 Posted June 15, 2011 You gotta be kidding me. I just bought some Preston to change my coolant with and now I need to worry about if it's the right stuff? Ya know, doing your own maintenance is a real pain in the a$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyRSTD Posted June 15, 2011 Share #12 Posted June 15, 2011 You gotta be kidding me. I just bought some Preston to change my coolant with and now I need to worry about if it's the right stuff? Ya know, doing your own maintenance is a real pain in the a$$. Ya, sometimes. But it is a good kinda pain. Do it yourself and know that it is done correctly. These folks and this site will allow you to do that. The best $12.00 bucks I ever spent on the bike. Someone has a thread dedicated to the upgrades,chrome thingys and so on done to thier ride. I would have to say that the money spent to be part of this site is the best upgrade ever to my ride. :cool10::cool10: Fuzzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted June 15, 2011 Share #13 Posted June 15, 2011 It is suggested that a mix of 60% Silicate Free Anti-Freeze to 40% Distilled Water gives our VR motors the best protection. Anti-Freeze raises the temperature that water boils at, the WATER does the cooling. Also, when mixing the Anti-Freeze and water, ADD the Anti-Freeze to the water, NOT the other way around. The object is to have the Anti-Freeze molecule "encapsulate" the water molecule. Lastly, don't fill the radiator half full of water then add the Anti-Freeze, do your mixing BEFORE you put it in the bike. (Hard to believe, but I have seen it done) Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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