SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking Discussion and chat on all topics and technical stuff related to the SV650 and SV1000 Need Help: Try Searching before posting |
![]() |
|
Thread Tools |
![]() |
#1 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
![]()
Hi all I know there been a few threads on coolant, I am thinking about doing a coolent change myself, but seem to get crossed info from shops on ebay, told not to use castrol as additives my damage engine, I read it's a aluminium alloy engine, looked at rockoil kool xl, told safe for ally aluminium, heard prestone for cars coolent also,would flush out with distilled water before filling, got manual so no problems, have done brakes, & braided lines myself, so think more tan capable, just worried about wot coolant, and thought or advice please.
|
![]() |
#2 |
Member
Mega Poster
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Yateley, Hants
Posts: 2,306
|
![]()
I used Silkolene pro cool in mine. Safe on ali.
Sent from my magical portable device
__________________
Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
![]()
Thanks will look at.
|
![]() |
#4 |
Member
Mega Poster
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: here as devil's advocate
Posts: 11,569
|
![]()
halfords pink..
|
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
![]()
Thanks, will look at.
|
![]() |
#6 |
Member
Mega Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: an etherial plain, far far away
Posts: 2,143
|
![]()
If you want to be really clever and never have to change your coolant again, try waterless coolant.
Seriously, it does exist and causes less corrosion to your engine. Comes recommended by Jay Leno. http://www.evanscoolants.co.uk/ This is the bike stuff.
__________________
My bar swap and custom suspension Buy my latest novel and help fund my addiction to strippers and Lego. Last edited by Jayneflakes; 04-02-15 at 08:47 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Member
Mega Poster
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,097
|
![]()
Its a job I'm going to be doing, once its warm enough to work in the garage!
__________________
We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
![]()
I knew that face, ebc discs on & pads, having writh springs fitted next week, fitted braid hoses galfer carbon, hope all going well with you, not thought about using this coolant yourself, I mean in yer bike!!! Got use to bike now, enjoying it bring on summer, out on it today just to weston, how the birds, & the other half,all the best from Gary
|
![]() |
#9 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Member
Mega Poster
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,097
|
![]()
Plus I'm going to change the hoses, as the bikes 13years old now
__________________
We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius |
![]() |
![]() |
Thread Tools | |
|
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Is this coolant ok? | Scythe92 | Bikes - Talk & Issues | 2 | 17-03-12 10:54 PM |
k5 650S pointy coolant change. | keith h | SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking | 1 | 31-08-11 10:33 AM |
Upper left coolant hose - Pointy. | RGV250ads | Stuff Wanted | 0 | 21-02-10 05:46 PM |
green/blue coolant in k5 pointy (naked) | sv650nutter149 | SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking | 1 | 08-05-07 12:03 PM |
Coolant levels on a Pointy | paulthewitt | SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking | 8 | 12-09-06 07:57 AM |