Water Wetter safe?

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Old 07-31-2008, 03:40 PM
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Does anyone know if Watter Wetter is safe for our bikes? Is anyone running it an noticied a temp drop (the bike is running cooler)?

http://www.redlineoil.com/products_coolant.asp

I do know it is safe with GM aluminum radiators and does make a difference in my 01 GMC Z-71
 
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Old 07-31-2008, 03:43 PM
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yes - it is safe - its safer to use water wetter + water than just plain water.
 
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Old 07-31-2008, 03:46 PM
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Good question. I for one have never had a problem with overheating on my KLX. My fans barely ever go on and I'm riding in extreme desert heat.
 
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Old 07-31-2008, 05:51 PM
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I'm riding desert as well and have not had any overheating problems yet...but the bike sure gives off some heat on my daily commute. That, and a cooler running engine is a more efficient (and powerful) one.
 
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Old 07-31-2008, 08:59 PM
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Actually a gas powered engine runs the most efficiently and power wise at between 190º to 200º. Oil flows better - less bearing wear, you burn off water, etc.
 
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Old 07-31-2008, 10:10 PM
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I run water wetter and distilled water no problems.
 
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