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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #45 on: July 08, 2016, 11:51:47 am »
Well, yes and no!

100% 'anti-freeze' makes for better protection against both corrosion and freezing but at the cost of both money and a thicker mix which 'may' not provide sufficient cooling in hot weather and high performance!

We need that chemist to tell us whether corrosion can take place in the virtually air-free environment inside an aluminium radiator  8)
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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #46 on: July 08, 2016, 02:06:01 pm »
A bit of along read but interesting to see what the Yanks are trying to do about it.
Tar seems to be the problem and what type of secondary easily removable screen will keep it from the radiator.
http://www.k1600forum.com/forum/bmw-k1600-maintenance-do-yourself/112994-waterless-k.html
http://www.k1600forum.com/forum/bmw-k1600-maintenance-do-yourself/65889-checking-radiator-keeping-our-k16s-cool.html

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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #47 on: July 08, 2016, 03:23:38 pm »
The thread on that second link is so picture heavy and took so long to load I grew a beard while I was waiting  ;)
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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #48 on: July 08, 2016, 03:27:58 pm »
Probably suits you Rae, welcome to the club....
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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #49 on: July 08, 2016, 03:30:29 pm »
Quote from: raesewell on July 08, 2016, 03:23:38 pm
The thread on that second link is so picture heavy and took so long to load I grew a beard while I was waiting  ;)

sounds like a pc problem?
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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #50 on: July 08, 2016, 03:38:27 pm »
Quote from: drumwrecker on July 08, 2016, 03:30:29 pm
Quote from: raesewell on July 08, 2016, 03:23:38 pm
The thread on that second link is so picture heavy and took so long to load I grew a beard while I was waiting  ;)

sounds like a pc problem?
No it's a typical septic website with far too many adverts. ???
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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #51 on: July 08, 2016, 06:39:16 pm »
It is vacuum filled,  there are enough additives in the coolant it self so no need for extra distilled water or special liquids. Just follow the mixture ratio instructions as per the country you live.
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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #52 on: July 08, 2016, 07:50:45 pm »
The bloke with K1600 spoke of as "that waterless coolant" and as his bike is dealer serviced i'm guessing it's a BMW product.
Unless he has been told a lot of bollocks.
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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #53 on: July 08, 2016, 08:42:38 pm »
Quote from: Costas on July 08, 2016, 06:39:16 pm
It is vacuum filled,  there are enough additives in the coolant it self so no need for extra distilled water or special liquids. Just follow the mixture ratio instructions as per the country you live.

But, how does this account for the internal clogging?
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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #54 on: July 09, 2016, 11:03:46 am »
Quote from: raesewell on July 08, 2016, 03:23:38 pm
The thread on that second link is so picture heavy and took so long to load I grew a beard while I was waiting  ;)

Nah! You're not old enough to grow a beard  :D
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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #55 on: July 09, 2016, 12:11:06 pm »
Two you tube videos about waterless fluid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-FpCpno23Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYydwWT1fQ4

and this specifically for dirt bikes http://motorcyclecoolant.co.uk/

I will try to find what my K1600 friend uses.

Will this stuff just hide a problem?
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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #56 on: July 09, 2016, 01:19:05 pm »
Quote from: Phmode on July 08, 2016, 08:42:38 pm
Quote from: Costas on July 08, 2016, 06:39:16 pm
It is vacuum filled,  there are enough additives in the coolant it self so no need for extra distilled water or special liquids. Just follow the mixture ratio instructions as per the country you live.

But, how does this account for the internal clogging?
In my opinion internal clogging is an issue caused by the mechanic falling to follow or wrongly estimating the ratio water/ coolant.
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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #57 on: July 18, 2016, 09:01:58 pm »
I got talking to Ian Gilby the owner of Advance Nano Coating http://hybridx.co.uk/.
They do a spray coating that he says would stop crud sticking to the radiator fins.
He said it copes with all heat on a bike except the exhaust headers.
I bought some to try the next time I clean the rad fins.
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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #58 on: July 18, 2016, 09:21:18 pm »
Now theres something id be interested to hear if it works
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Re: Another rad bites the dust - gulp
« Reply #59 on: July 18, 2016, 10:24:02 pm »
You will have to wait for  while as I recently cleaned my rad.
But something like a Teflon type spray coating just might stop some of the crud clinging on to the rad fins and make it easier to wash off.
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