shinko tires

[mark ward]

[transalp 1]

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[sh8knj8kster]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "transalp 1" wrote:

> > "Water Wetter": > Goofy trade name of a Redline product made to reduce the surface tension of coolant to promote heat transfer. > http://www.redlineoil.com/Products.aspx?pcid=10 > > I've found it at Auto Zone and similar auto parts stores. One bottle will treat several vehicles. > > eddie >

~~~It's my understanding that water wetter's main mission (was developed for) is so motorcycles operating in closed course roadracing conditions, using water wetter, the water pump will have a lubrication component. Understand, liquid-cooled roadracing machinery cannot use anti-freeze (ethyl glycol)...ethyl glycol has water pump lubricants in it's formula but, when spilled on a roadracing surface (tarmac), when hit by a tire, traction is lost immediately...water wetter is not slippery like ethyl glycol Jake Reddick Fla. Education is a method whereby one acquires a higher grade of prejudices. -- Laurence J. Peter http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/

> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: mark ward > To: transalp1@...;KLR650 list > Sent: 6/3/2010 11:31:59 AM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Antifreeze > > > > > > OK I gotta ask, Water wetter?? > > > > > > From: transalp 1 > To: KLR650 list DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thu, June 3, 2010 9:54:02 AM > Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Antifreeze > > > Other than use m/c specific coolant, not really. I use Honda 50/50 premixed coolant and a few capfuls of Redline's Water Wetter in my bikes. > > Well, there is one "trick" that sometimes works. Engine cold, of course, remove the coolant drain bolt but don't loosen the rad. cap just yet. Coolant will drip slowly out the drain hole. Take off the coolant recovery tank cap and a vacuum created by the draining fluid will pull the coolant out of the rec. tank, making that chore a little easier. > > Oh! Go easy when reinstalling the drain bolt. It's little, screwed into alloy and a pain if you strip out the threads. > eddie > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: mark ward > To: List KLR > Sent: 6/3/2010 9:40:42 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Antifreeze > > > Hey All > Any speacial tricks with a KLR650 when changing (& flushing) the antifreeze/coolant? Or just follow the book? > > Can ya tell I'm in Michigan? it's june and was 87+ yesterday and I'm worried about it Freezing. () > Thanks > Mark W. >

[krgrife]

Fred, I'm using the 705 and think it is a very good street oriented dual sport tire, grips and wears well. The 130/80 looked a little small to me so I went with the 130/90 which is quite a bit taller. I had tried the 700 as a replacement for my old favorite Kings 966 which it resembles. I wasn't that pleased with it, the tread depth was less than the 966 and it didn't last as long. Also the 966 was 6 ply rated and the 700 4 ply. I will continue to use the 705 for all around riding, I think it is a great bargain. My rear 705 has just over 5k miles and is about due for replacement. Kurt

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote: > > Anybody have experience with Shinko tires? What model do you have and how many miles did you get out of them? I have started stocking Shinko tires and would like to hear from anyone that has tried these and what they think about them. I'd like to be able to give my customers some first hand experiences from those that have actually used this tire. Shinko looks to be a well made tire and the prices are great. Shinko makes all sorts of tires for Sport, Touring, Sport/Touring, Dual Sport and Off Road bikes. The quality of what I have seen so far of these tires is impressive. > The two Shinko tire models I am now stocking are the 700 series and the 705 series. > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/images/shinko_700.jpg > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/images/shinko_705.jpg > > Let me know what you think. > > Fred > www.arrowheadmotorsports.com >

[Bill Watson]

I've done quite a bit of temp testing over the years, automotive as well as KLR (www.xanga.com/watt_man )... and water wetter was successful when used with pure water as it did reduce the surface tension in the boundary layer... BUT commercially available ethylene glycol already has surface tension reducers in the mix, and I could NOT detect an improvement in cooling when adding water wetter to an Ethlyene Glycol mix.  The best result I've found in that regard is to increase the amount of distilled water and decrease the EG.  I've got a link at the site above labeled "improving cooling system margin" which is related.    Bill Watt-man LLC

[transalp 1]

So, like a fancy new fishing lure, what Water Wetter does best is catch fishermen? At least it doesn't hurt. Thank you Bill! =) eddie Happy Thermo-Bob customer.    

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] gcurve2000@... [b]To: [/b]DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] 6/4/2010 1:41:09 PM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Re: Antifreeze I've done quite a bit of temp testing over the years, automotive as well as KLR (www.xanga.com/watt_man )... and water wetter was successful when used with pure water as it did reduce the surface tension in the boundary layer... BUT commercially available ethylene glycol already has surface tension reducers in the mix, and I could NOT detect an improvement in cooling when adding water wetter to an Ethlyene Glycol mix.  The best result I've found in that regard is to increase the amount of distilled water and decrease the EG.  I've got a link at the site above labeled "improving cooling system margin" which is related.    Bill Watt-man LLC