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[Michael Martin]

Hi Rick, From http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html What kind of coolant can I use? Any silicate-free antifreeze mixed with distilled water should be fine. If you want something pre-mixed, Rotella 50/50 will work, and Honda (and others) has a mix available at motorcycle shops. Note that, if you live in a warm climate, you might be better off with 30% anitfreeze; water is a better conductor of heat, and you'll still have adequate high-temp protection. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY ________________________________ From: Rick McCauley To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:43:20 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] coolant I know the anti freeze should be for aluminum blocks, but is there any other restrictions for what anti-freeze I change to. Can I use car anti-freeze like Prestone, or should it be motorcycle specific type? Rick A17 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Rick McCauley]

I was under the impression that most anti-freeze now days is silicate free as most cars have aluminum blocks and / or heads. Is this true, or do some still contain silicate? Rick A17

--- On Tue, 5/12/09, Michael Martin wrote: From: Michael Martin Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] coolant To: ramachm12@..., dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 3:55 PM Hi Rick, From http://www.bigcee com/klr650faq. html What kind of coolant can I use? Any silicate-free antifreeze mixed with distilled water should be fine. If you want something pre-mixed, Rotella 50/50 will work, and Honda (and others) has a mix available at motorcycle shops. Note that, if you live in a warm climate, you might be better off with 30% anitfreeze; water is a better conductor of heat, and you'll still have adequate high-temp protection. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Rick McCauley To: dsn_klr650@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:43:20 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] coolant I know the anti freeze should be for aluminum blocks, but is there any other restrictions for what anti-freeze I change to. Can I use car anti-freeze like Prestone, or should it be motorcycle specific type? Rick A17 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Michael Martin]

Rick, Just be sure that the label says silicate-free. I believe the issue with silicates is not compatibility with aluminum but rather with the water pump seal. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY ________________________________ From: Rick McCauley To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:15:24 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] coolant I was under the impression that most anti-freeze now days is silicate free as most cars have aluminum blocks and / or heads. Is this true, or do some still contain silicate? Rick A17

--- On Tue, 5/12/09, Michael Martin wrote: From: Michael Martin Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] coolant To: ramachm12@yahoo. com, dsn_klr650@yahoogro ups.com Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 3:55 PM Hi Rick, From http://www.bigcee com/klr650faq. html What kind of coolant can I use? Any silicate-free antifreeze mixed with distilled water should be fine. If you want something pre-mixed, Rotella 50/50 will work, and Honda (and others) has a mix available at motorcycle shops. Note that, if you live in a warm climate, you might be better off with 30% anitfreeze; water is a better conductor of heat, and you'll still have adequate high-temp protection. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Rick McCauley To: dsn_klr650@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:43:20 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] coolant I know the anti freeze should be for aluminum blocks, but is there any other restrictions for what anti-freeze I change to. Can I use car anti-freeze like Prestone, or should it be motorcycle specific type? Rick A17 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Rick McCauley]

Thanks Mike Rick A17

--- On Tue, 5/12/09, Michael Martin wrote: From: Michael Martin Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] coolant To: ramachm12@..., dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 4:27 PM Rick, Just be sure that the label says silicate-free. I believe the issue with silicates is not compatibility with aluminum but rather with the water pump seal. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY From: Rick McCauley To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:15:24 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] coolant I was under the impression that most anti-freeze now days is silicate free as most cars have aluminum blocks and / or heads. Is this true, or do some still contain silicate? Rick A17 --- On Tue, 5/12/09, Michael Martin wrote: From: Michael Martin Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] coolant To: ramachm12@yahoo. com, dsn_klr650@yahoogro ups.com Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 3:55 PM Hi Rick, From http://www.bigcee com/klr650faq. html What kind of coolant can I use? Any silicate-free antifreeze mixed with distilled water should be fine. If you want something pre-mixed, Rotella 50/50 will work, and Honda (and others) has a mix available at motorcycle shops. Note that, if you live in a warm climate, you might be better off with 30% anitfreeze; water is a better conductor of heat, and you'll still have adequate high-temp protection. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Rick McCauley To: dsn_klr650@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:43:20 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] coolant I know the anti freeze should be for aluminum blocks, but is there any other restrictions for what anti-freeze I change to. Can I use car anti-freeze like Prestone, or should it be motorcycle specific type? Rick A17 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Rick McCauley]

I have had my bike tore down pretty far for the last couple months. I changed the fork oil, put on new 8Kg rear spring, greased all suspension bearings, did the bolt upgrade on subframe, new chain/sprockets, new chain slider, flushed brake fluid, new rear tire, and wiped off 4 summers worth of hidden grit and grease. All put back together last night. Looked over the seat to make sure kickstand was down. Hit the pedal to lower the bike, and watched it fall to the floor. Apparently something caused the kickstand to move as it lowered. Luckily I had a good grip on the right side grip so I was able to soften the impact. Cracked handguard, and snapped the end off the clutch lever. I quess it could have been worse, but it was very frustrating non the less. Rick A17 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]