I highly recommend anyone watching this video to use this product. I've been using for ever, nearly 20 years starting with my 2002 gsxr600, 2005 turbo hayabusa, 2005 gsxr1000 and now my 2022 Hayabusa. It is an amazing coolant! Thank you for the video to educate everyone. As far as life span of this coolant I never had issues. I like to flush the system every 2 years.
Super grateful that I've found your youtube page. I've been trying to learn how to do the maintenance cycle on my bike as I go, and these how to videos are just the insight I need. There is no better feeling than working on your bike and slowly learning its in's and outs. So thank you!
I can't even start to tell you how great it is that you have done all these videos on the 2018 gsxr1000r seeing as how I just purchased that same bike new 3 months ago with 0 miles still in the crate you have made my life alot easier so THANKS
Brian, thanks for the excellent video, I'm not much of a mechanic and your tips we're a little bit different than my Clymer manual for my motorcycle, and what you said makes complete sense, next time I change coolant I will follow your procedure. Mark.
Amazing video full of info and tips that I forgot. I did it before 2yrs ago but forgot. this was super helpful..will have this running when I do the coolant change this weekend. Thanks so much for great camera angles!!!!
Note that on some bikes (Mine for example, GSX-R 600 K6 and the 750's are the same thing, they're both notoriously nasty to bleed air) it is a good idea to tilt the bike left and right while changing coolant to release trapped air.
people will give/are giving Van crap for squeezing the coolant tubes (as if he is playing with them) but in all honesty, it tremendously helped me and my bike out!
I have two Pitt Bull Motorcyle stands since 2001 and i sware by them. I’ve never had any issues wrencing on my bikes while on the stands, starting and reving the motor while on the stands. I have yet to sit on it while on the stand, but i do feel confident that the stand would hold my weight and the bike with no problems. Pit Bull was to top of the line back then and as much as you put into these bikes you only want the best...
Hey there. I wanted to know what is the difference between this coolant and the performance one from the same brand. I saw the other video when you replaced it in the r1. Please advise as I’m getting ready to do mine. Thanks in advance Van
Sorry we do not have that model here at the shop. End of the day this is a pretty simple job. The most complicated part would be purging the air from the cooling system which is shown here. - Van
Perfect timing for this to pop up for me. Temps are reaching 110+ where I live and I think it’s time for a coolant flush and change and have been thinking of getting the engine Ice coolant. Does anyone else have any suggestions on any other coolants or the engine ice one?
No reason not to use this on the street as well. Engine Ice claims to lower the operating temp a bit. This is a claim I have never personally verified. - Van
It will also help to lower operating temps a bit, this varies from bike to bike. You are correct this is an environmentally friendly coolant that is non-toxic as well. - Van
that is true, i used to run at 90 95c (sry im canadian lol) but i had a rad that was jb weld patched somehow w a gummy t stat housing and in traffic id hit 112c. now i replaced rad ,got new t stat, and cleaned it out then w engine ice. now i run at 78-80c in traffic highest ive hit is 100c. so i think to really get it running cooler, the whole cooling system has to be looked at. engine ice is a good bonus piece of mind. thx for youre time brian, always good conversation!
Nice video thanks! I’m changing a high mileage Hayabusa coolant. I have a question.... can you flush the system with tap water? Or does it have to be distilled water rinsing? Thanks, love all the videos.
It seems you fill it up to the same spot as me on the reservoir tank, at the low mark when cold - it gives a vibe of it looking empty until you move the bike around and see it splash inside. My radiator is topped off completely and i get good temperatures, and zero leaks. Yet... people online say I'm doing the wrong thing and that the reservoir bottle should be on the full mark and anything under is "wrong"
Hi Brian I always enjoy you videos I just have a question what bike you recommend I been riding a Yamaha fz6 for year I would like to get a super sport bike but kind of confused which brand to go with what you recommend brother
At 3:35 you gave me the answer, I can't find the definitive answer on where the coolant drain plug is located, I think it is one of the screws beneath the water pump but it won't beige. So since I'm not sure it's the correct one anyway I was contemplating using the bottom hose, so I was relieved to see a professional use that technique. My reason for doing this is I have a new 2017 that probably sitting around for 3 years and now overheating. Idle for 20 minutes reaches 239 f causing a H20 fault, cools down with fan in 4 minutes to 200 when fan cuts off, and 2 minutes to 189f . Just started at about 750 miles of total mileage on bike. The bike is a Benelli TNT 300 so I'm force to be a DIY rider. Your videos will conceptually help me out a lot.
IMO that is not necessary. If you follow this there is no need to purge the system with the engine running. Cap it off, fill the overflow to the appropriate level and bring the motor up to operating temp with a fan cycle. If the system needs a little more coolant it will pull it from the reservoir. - Van
I like how you let the empty overflow tank backfill on its' own, sounds like the way it was meant to work. Also can you mix regular anti-freeze with engine ice? I have some left over. Thanks,
Do not mix the anti freeze and engine ice. If there is a little left after you flush the bike that is ok, but do not mix them if you do not have enough engine ice. - Van
I followed the video, felt it was going well and then it's only taken 1.5ltre and doesn't seem to be taking anymore. Went through a couple of cycles with the fan kicking in etc. Looks like the bleed screw might be a nightmare to get to with the tank
It would have been nice if the video were stopped and resumed the next day to show us if you needed to add more coolant and what was added to the overflow bottle sir. Thank you for showing the tip on reducing time for burping the system!
would you recommend engine ice in a street bike? i'm asking this because my aprilia tuono 2018 has a tendency of overheating...lets say this bike is undercooled because the fans are weak,so it overheat easy and i try to find a correction in the wait for the evap can removal and maybe the addition of a slim fan AFTER THE WARRANTY will be LAPSED....some told me engine ice was of some help to keep the temps under control
Engine Ice does claim to reduce operating temps. I would say it is worth a shot. End of the day it is not expensive and a coolant change is not overly difficult. - Van
How come you put the Radiator cap on after filling the coolant? Shouldn't you leave the cap off so air can escape, then fill resevoir then put caps back on?
No the way I show is the most effective way to bleed the cooling system. It is all about getting the air our BEFORE you start the bike as I show you. - Van
Do you recommend this coolant for daily riding/commute I live in Phoenix and temps right now are above 110+, I read and saw reviews that the engine temps fluctuates a lot and the fans turn on more often but for a short period of time and that this is more for track use than daily/commute riding
No reason not to use this on the street as well. Engine Ice claims to lower the operating temp a bit. This is a claim I have never personally verified. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Brian, I just bought a Yamaha MT10 and plan to do a few things to it thanks to you! I'm from the motocross side of motorcycling and haven't raced in years. But decided to get back into having a motorcycle in my life after 21yrs! Wife is excited as I'am! My street bike savvy is from watching your videos. Driven grips, 520 EK GP chain with vortex sprockets, Akrapovic slip on just to name a few things. I will try motul synthetic engine oil and engine ice coolant after break in. Thanks!
Can you guide how to clean the radiator and protect on a motorcycle, please? I have a kawasaki Zx6r 2008 and the radiator really dirty. Thank you STC. All your video is awesome and so helpful👍
You will need to flush the system out multiple times with a hose or distilled water to get it clean. Once you have removed all of the coolant you can try removing the radiator hoses and using the garden hose to flush out the radiator until it runs clean. Try to contain and dispose of as much of the coolant as possible. - Van
Yo Van, great video brother. Common Sense (2:19).....ask Mickey D's back in '92. $3,000,000 later, now every coffee cup has "CAUTION HOT BEVERAGE" You did right giving that CAUTIOUS message. Looking forward to more build videos.
Thanks for watching! Welcome to the world we live in my brother, need a disclaimer on everything you do at this point to cover your ass. I try to serve up enough information a novice could get a good result if they follow the steps. - Van
HI, TY for you video, I have a 2000 Suzuki Marauder vz800, I just got it,,,I am noticeing that when I ride the temp light on the guage come on intermittenly,,,when I inspect the radiator fill cap near the tank, its full, what should I do next, should I flush it all, could it be a therrmostat issue? I just got the bike and unclear about how the last owner maintained this bike, any ideas would be very greatful,,,TY
I would need a lot more info to help with this and I am not very familiar with this model. One thing I would check is to make sure the cooling fan is coming on once the bike reaches the proper temp. - Van
This kinda sorta explains why my 05 zx6r keeps barfing coolant when I shut it down after riding. Coolant drains from something, drips on the lower fairing, then onto the street. I think the overflow line may be disconnected at the reservoir. I have to pull the tank off to see. I did a header swap from an 03/04 zx6r to get rid of the undertail, and changed the coolant since I already had the radiator drained to get the headers off. The bike runs hotter now (227-ish standing, 207-ish when moving) and the stock fan seems to barely keep the bike cool when sitting. Would adding a second cooling fan, and switching from 50/50 mix be the right way to go? And does the coolant barfing happen all of the time? I've never seen it do that before.
You should not have to add a second fan. Double check your work to see if you have some coolant leaking you need to sort that out. For coolant you should get a good result from a 50/50 anitfreeze mix or this product as long as you have all of the air out of the system. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear I rechecked all the hose connections with the factory manual, and discovered that I had the thermostat return and the overflow hoses connected in the wrong places. The thermo return was being hindered by the radiator cap, which gave incorrect readings, and the excess coolant had overfilled the reservoir when stuff was cooling off. Average temp now is 215-ish, topping at 225 for a short time after hard riding. We're "cash money" now. This is the second time one your videos has come in handy. Thanks again.
i have a 2009 GSXR 600. Great condition 16,000 miles. i notice on cold starts i’m already at 100 degrees climbing fairly quickly. Never over heated. but on really hot days especially in traffic it’s HOT hot. there are no engine codes, no heat lights. i’m new to sport bikes, i’m a car mechanic. are these climbing temp normal? should i use this video as a guide to flush my coolant?
If the bike is not over heating I would say you do not have an issue. You can for sure use this video as a guide to flush and change your coolant. - Van
Sorry to bother Van. I don't have any idea what I did I have 2016 CBR 1000 RR . I empty then I went to fill it and only take one Court of flu I cannot put any more it anymore any suggestions I know it's hard to do it without even looking into
If you prefer to use stock coolant and will not be riding on the race track there is no reason not to. That is what many still use from the factory. - Van
Have you had any issues with coolant being sprayed on the right fairing? How can I fix that? Am I able to just swap the tube going from res to overflow bottle with the tube that goes from the overflow out? Or should I just remove some coolant?
If you have overfilled the coolant it will purge the overage once the engine goes through a full heat cycle that includes reaching max (or close to) operating temp then cooling back down. - Van
Hi I have a Honda CBR 1000rr 2007 model I have problems with coolant my bike releasing air from radiator and top of bottle getting empty what is the problem with the bike I had used engine ice coolant
It sounds like you have an issue with the cooling system. This is not something I can diagnose over RUclips comments. You may need to take this in to have it checked at a shop. - Van
Other than not being slippery does this coolant keep the bike cooler than the green stuff? I have a Yamaha r6 and it loves to get hot would this help keep it cooler
Engine Ice claims it can reduce operating temps as much as 50 degrees F. We typically see a reasonable reduction in operating temps on the bikes, really varies from bike to bike as the cooling systems are all a little different. End of the day this is not very expensive and you should change your coolant every 2 years. With the R6 make sure you bleed the cooling system well. This bike has a cooling system drain like the Yamaha R3 we just shot a coolant change video does. Use that to drain the system and help bleed all the air out before you ride. Here is a link to that video: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/engine-ice-hi-performance-coolant/#pv__tabs - Brian Van
I was thinking about flushing my coolant system I heard that a 50 50 mix of distilled water and vinegar is a great cleaning/flushing agent. But my question is would this be safe for an aluminum engine ?
Hello, I just bough a botttle of Engine Ice for my bike however it looks pretty small it's half a gallon, how many gallons / liters do I need to do a full change? My bike is an MV F3 and can't fijd this info anywhere.. Thank you
This is a half gallon and will get the job done on most bikes. I am not familiar with the MV so I can't confirm if this will be the case with your bike. Odds are you are good to go. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear just noticed that you actually explained it pretty clearly midvideo.. sorry about that and thanks for the super quick reply! I'll try to be careful and not spill.. Love your content 👍🏻
This comes premixed and works best if it not diluted. When you dilute this it reduces the freeze protection, lubrication and temperature management properties. Best practice is to use this at full strength. - Brian Van
Hey guys, you say you’re supposed to change the coolant roughly every two years. I bought my 2016 Gsxr a month ago and it only has 4,000 miles. I should go ahead and change shouldn’t i??
My bike is running hot at stop lights, but once I get going..... engine temp will drop. Fan turns on when hot, I recently put new coolant in and nothing has changed. What can cause my bike to get hot at a stand still but once going temperature drops???
If it is not overheating this is normal operation. Once you throttle up and ride down the road the air flow across the radiator and increased RPM's of the water pump will drop the temps of the coolant quite a bit. - Van
Hi. When I have flushed my system and the original coolant was green. Can I put red coolant to the system? I know that I should not mix those 2 colours but I have flussed the system and used coolant system cleaner so is it now okay to put the red colour coolant on my bike?
Both have additives to prevent corrosion and lubricate the system. I am comfortable with either one but prefer the freeze protection of the Engine Ice here in MI when I can run it. - Van
It works well in cold weather. Here are the specs: Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is biodegradable, phosphate free & non-toxic; while reducing operating race temperatures by as much as 50°F and effectively keeping boil over temperatures to 256 °F or less and freeze-up protection to -27° F. - Van
how to get the air out of the system if you don't have the screw i have a gsxr 1000 l7 and i want to change the cooling oil but i don't know where to get the air out of the system
@@sportbiketrackgear there is not a screw where it can be removed or like other bikes like the 2005 gsxr 1000 that is in the water pump that you just unscrew to get the air out ??
Sportbike Track Gear 2015 s 1000 Xr , had a new water pump installed under warranty. I can see that the system works and no visible leaks . Weird one aye???? Maybe they didn’t put enough coolant in ??
I have a KTM RC 390. I put engine ice in it. Did a proper flush. 4 times flushed with distilled water. Air dried it and then out engine ice. But I faced heating issue. In fact it was worse than my stock coolant. Emptied the reservoir also. So did I do something wrong ? Is it possible that the retailer sold me a fake one or a damaged one ?
@@GenghisKhan311 I opened the bleed screw and let the air out and additionally I had the coolant circulate with the radiator cap open so all the air cavities come up and leave the radiator. Once the coolant was circulated then I closed the cap. It’s the process I’ve seen the dealerships do and I’m using motul right now and no issues.
I have used Engine Ice on many bikes with excellent results. While I am sure the VP product is also good I do not have any experience with it personally. - Van
To clean the inside out you typically just need to flush it with clean water. This is assuming the inside of the radiator is not full of sediment etc... As for the outside you can hose it down and use a blow gun to help remove debris. - Van
You are correct this is something that is recommended. It is also something that is pretty much never done and really not necessary. As long as you are using clean tap water (city water in our case as well water can be hard) you will be good to go. - Van
pull hoses at radiator on water pump side use water bottles to flush the pump and then pull the hose off the pump side and place back on radiator the flush tp radiator from cap them flush the the hose that runs to the heater core fill system with water after attaching all hoses then run bike till it hits 140 shut it down pull low side hose from pump after pulling the cap reinstall lines fill system with coolant of choice run bike again till 140 drop the line again and then fill again system will now be completely flushed block and all.
Actually the family dog died a horrible death cause the next door neighbor left his antifreeze in the Drain pan in his driveway. Dogs and animals like the sweet flavor that it has I guess. So another good reason to seal it up before you dispose it. R.i.p. Darla
Sorry to hear that, this is not an uncommon occurrence unfortunately. Very important to properly dispose of the coolant directly after you have drained the system. - Van
If you plan to ride on the track most orgs require you to remove the OEM glycol based coolant. For a street bike you should replace the coolant every couple of years or whatever the manufacturer recommends. If it stays in there too long it can cause build up in the cooling system and reduce efficiency. - Van
This will vary to some degree from bike to bike and more with swings in ambient temps. End of the day if the bike is not overheating or on the verge of overheating you are good to go. - Van
Totally agree with van, document yours and see if it changes. Mine was operating at 170 ish on a 70 to 85 degree day on the freeway. After I put engine ice, I've recorded 161, as low as 159 on the same temp range days. My fans also kick on at 220, but only once have they kicked on in 2 months. I ride pretty casual, commuting at a reasonable mph in the AM :), and between 50 to 80 in the afternoon depending on LA traffic. I do ride her pretty hard in the canyons, and haven't noticed a change in these temp ranges. Anyway, that's my particular experience, let us know how yours does.
Sportbike Track Gear even in neutral there is a sensor that completes the electrical circuit so the bike starts unless it’s bypassed and for a good reason
So glad I can learn from you Van... have a 2016 R1 and it's a blessing being able to see you work your magic. Keep them videos coming bro...
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
I highly recommend anyone watching this video to use this product. I've been using for ever, nearly 20 years starting with my 2002 gsxr600, 2005 turbo hayabusa, 2005 gsxr1000 and now my 2022 Hayabusa. It is an amazing coolant! Thank you for the video to educate everyone. As far as life span of this coolant I never had issues. I like to flush the system every 2 years.
Thanks for watching and for sharing your feedback. - Van
Super grateful that I've found your youtube page. I've been trying to learn how to do the maintenance cycle on my bike as I go, and these how to videos are just the insight I need. There is no better feeling than working on your bike and slowly learning its in's and outs. So thank you!
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
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I can't even start to tell you how great it is that you have done all these videos on the 2018 gsxr1000r seeing as how I just purchased that same bike new 3 months ago with 0 miles still in the crate you have made my life alot easier so THANKS
Happy to hear these videos have been helpful! - Van
Brian, thanks for the excellent video, I'm not much of a mechanic and your tips we're a little bit different than my Clymer manual for my motorcycle, and what you said makes complete sense, next time I change coolant I will follow your procedure. Mark.
Amazing video full of info and tips that I forgot. I did it before 2yrs ago but forgot. this was super helpful..will have this running when I do the coolant change this weekend. Thanks so much for great camera angles!!!!
You are welcome and thank you for watching. - Van
Thank you. Finally a video that shows the reality of the process.
Glad it was helpful! - Van
Thanks for an amazingly thorough instructional video. You left no stone unturned and I appreciate that!
You are welcome, happy to help out! - Van
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Note that on some bikes (Mine for example, GSX-R 600 K6 and the 750's are the same thing, they're both notoriously nasty to bleed air) it is a good idea to tilt the bike left and right while changing coolant to release trapped air.
Very true
Great job Brian, as usual! Greetings from Italy!
Great video! All the info that I needed to do the job. Thanks a million. ✌️
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Great tips. Thank you for making the video.
You are welcome, happy to help out! - Van
I saw you holding that coolant hose.
If you shake it more than once you're just playing with it.
people will give/are giving Van crap for squeezing the coolant tubes (as if he is playing with them) but in all honesty, it tremendously helped me and my bike out!
You need to bleed the system if you want it to work right! - Van
oh...by the way.i just LOVE YOUR VIDEOS,and the way you explains things
Appreciate the kind words, happy to help out! - Van
I have two Pitt Bull Motorcyle stands since 2001 and i sware by them. I’ve never had any issues wrencing on my bikes while on the stands, starting and reving the motor while on the stands. I have yet to sit on it while on the stand, but i do feel confident that the stand would hold my weight and the bike with no problems. Pit Bull was to top of the line back then and as much as you put into these bikes you only want the best...
19 years and counting from one set of stands it the way it should be. Thanks for taking the time to share this! - Van
This was great, thank you very much.
You are welcome, thanks for watching! - Van
Super informative. Thank you.
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Best videos ever man. I six months off a year, would you take me on as an aprentice for a month, I would love to learn
Appreciate the kind words. Sorry to say I already have an apprentice in my Son Max Van. Thanks for watching! - Van
I like to loosen at the drain point to start, get catch pails positioned, then loosen top cap to get the rest.
That will work. - Van
Hey there. I wanted to know what is the difference between this coolant and the performance one from the same brand. I saw the other video when you replaced it in the r1. Please advise as I’m getting ready to do mine.
Thanks in advance Van
You should do a video on replacing the thermostat I have a 2016 Gsxr 1k
Sorry we do not have that model here at the shop. End of the day this is a pretty simple job. The most complicated part would be purging the air from the cooling system which is shown here. - Van
Perfect timing for this to pop up for me. Temps are reaching 110+ where I live and I think it’s time for a coolant flush and change and have been thinking of getting the engine Ice coolant. Does anyone else have any suggestions on any other coolants or the engine ice one?
No reason not to use this on the street as well. Engine Ice claims to lower the operating temp a bit. This is a claim I have never personally verified. - Van
I like how he low key humbled that "advanced class" remark.. hahahaha
Thanks for watching! - Van
Hey man not to be weird but I have that same exact wedding band lol and awesome lessons btw thank you they've helped me with my first track days
Our wives have good taste! Thanks for watching. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear that they do brotha. Have a good one
i use engine ice too, i think its more for environment but i like to think its better than ethyl glycol
It will also help to lower operating temps a bit, this varies from bike to bike. You are correct this is an environmentally friendly coolant that is non-toxic as well. - Van
that is true, i used to run at 90 95c (sry im canadian lol) but i had a rad that was jb weld patched somehow w a gummy t stat housing and in traffic id hit 112c. now i replaced rad ,got new t stat, and cleaned it out then w engine ice. now i run at 78-80c in traffic highest ive hit is 100c. so i think to really get it running cooler, the whole cooling system has to be looked at. engine ice is a good bonus piece of mind. thx for youre time brian, always good conversation!
Nice video thanks!
I’m changing a high mileage Hayabusa coolant.
I have a question....
can you flush the system with tap water? Or does it have to be distilled water rinsing?
Thanks, love all the videos.
In theory you should be using distilled water. With that said I have pretty much always used tap water as long as it is not well water. - Van
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Thanks man.
I appreciate it very much
Stay safe and happy and healthy
cool man
Thanks for watching. - Van
It seems you fill it up to the same spot as me on the reservoir tank, at the low mark when cold - it gives a vibe of it looking empty until you move the bike around and see it splash inside. My radiator is topped off completely and i get good temperatures, and zero leaks.
Yet... people online say I'm doing the wrong thing and that the reservoir bottle should be on the full mark and anything under is "wrong"
People have a lot to say about shit they don't know much about IMO. - Van
My overflow tank on my R7 is just above low, is that okay?
Do you have to flush the coolant to add more?
Hi Brian I always enjoy you videos I just have a question what bike you recommend I been riding a Yamaha fz6 for year I would like to get a super sport bike but kind of confused which brand to go with what you recommend brother
Thanks for watching. I would suggest taking a look at the new Yamaha R7. www.sportbiketrackgear.com/2022-yamaha-r7-stg-project-bike/ - Van
At 3:35 you gave me the answer, I can't find the definitive answer on where the coolant drain plug is located, I think it is one of the screws beneath the water pump but it won't beige. So since I'm not sure it's the correct one anyway I was contemplating using the bottom hose, so I was relieved to see a professional use that technique. My reason for doing this is I have a new 2017 that probably sitting around for 3 years and now overheating. Idle for 20 minutes reaches 239 f causing a H20 fault, cools down with fan in 4 minutes to 200 when fan cuts off, and 2 minutes to 189f . Just started at about 750 miles of total mileage on bike. The bike is a Benelli TNT 300 so I'm force to be a DIY rider. Your videos will conceptually help me out a lot.
what about using Prestone flush on an older engine then add water, run engine then add the coolant.
I would not put that coolant flush chemical in any system. - Van
VERY VERY EXPENSIVE
Welcome to the world today. - Van
Hey Van :) What about the bleed screw, isn't it good to bleed the bike from there too while the bike is running? Thank's :)
IMO that is not necessary. If you follow this there is no need to purge the system with the engine running. Cap it off, fill the overflow to the appropriate level and bring the motor up to operating temp with a fan cycle. If the system needs a little more coolant it will pull it from the reservoir. - Van
I like how you let the empty overflow tank backfill on its' own, sounds like the way it was meant to work.
Also can you mix regular anti-freeze with engine ice? I have some left over.
Thanks,
Do not mix the anti freeze and engine ice. If there is a little left after you flush the bike that is ok, but do not mix them if you do not have enough engine ice. - Van
I followed the video, felt it was going well and then it's only taken 1.5ltre and doesn't seem to be taking anymore. Went through a couple of cycles with the fan kicking in etc. Looks like the bleed screw might be a nightmare to get to with the tank
Every bike will require a different amount of coolant. - Van
It would have been nice if the video were stopped and resumed the next day to show us if you needed to add more coolant and what was added to the overflow bottle sir. Thank you for showing the tip on reducing time for burping the system!
When you burp it this way you most likely will not need to add any coolant to the bike. - Van
would you recommend engine ice in a street bike? i'm asking this because my aprilia tuono 2018 has a tendency of overheating...lets say this bike is undercooled because the fans are weak,so it overheat easy and i try to find a correction in the wait for the evap can removal and maybe the addition of a slim fan AFTER THE WARRANTY will be LAPSED....some told me engine ice was of some help to keep the temps under control
Engine Ice does claim to reduce operating temps. I would say it is worth a shot. End of the day it is not expensive and a coolant change is not overly difficult. - Van
How come you put the Radiator cap on after filling the coolant? Shouldn't you leave the cap off so air can escape, then fill resevoir then put caps back on?
No the way I show is the most effective way to bleed the cooling system. It is all about getting the air our BEFORE you start the bike as I show you. - Van
Would this method work on a 2007 r6? should i squeeze all the hoses around like you did?
Yes this method will work well for most sportbikes. - Van
Do you recommend this coolant for daily riding/commute I live in Phoenix and temps right now are above 110+, I read and saw reviews that the engine temps fluctuates a lot and the fans turn on more often but for a short period of time and that this is more for track use than daily/commute riding
No reason not to use this on the street as well. Engine Ice claims to lower the operating temp a bit. This is a claim I have never personally verified. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Brian, I just bought a Yamaha MT10 and plan to do a few things to it thanks to you! I'm from the motocross side of motorcycling and haven't raced in years. But decided to get back into having a motorcycle in my life after 21yrs! Wife is excited as I'am! My street bike savvy is from watching your videos. Driven grips, 520 EK GP chain with vortex sprockets, Akrapovic slip on just to name a few things. I will try motul synthetic engine oil and engine ice coolant after break in. Thanks!
Can you guide how to clean the radiator and protect on a motorcycle, please? I have a kawasaki Zx6r 2008 and the radiator really dirty. Thank you STC. All your video is awesome and so helpful👍
You will need to flush the system out multiple times with a hose or distilled water to get it clean. Once you have removed all of the coolant you can try removing the radiator hoses and using the garden hose to flush out the radiator until it runs clean. Try to contain and dispose of as much of the coolant as possible. - Van
Yo Van, great video brother.
Common Sense (2:19).....ask Mickey D's back in '92.
$3,000,000 later, now every coffee cup has "CAUTION HOT BEVERAGE"
You did right giving that CAUTIOUS message.
Looking forward to more build videos.
Thanks for watching! Welcome to the world we live in my brother, need a disclaimer on everything you do at this point to cover your ass. I try to serve up enough information a novice could get a good result if they follow the steps. - Van
HI, TY for you video, I have a 2000 Suzuki Marauder vz800, I just got it,,,I am noticeing that when I ride the temp light on the guage come on intermittenly,,,when I inspect the radiator fill cap near the tank, its full, what should I do next, should I flush it all, could it be a therrmostat issue? I just got the bike and unclear about how the last owner maintained this bike, any ideas would be very greatful,,,TY
I would need a lot more info to help with this and I am not very familiar with this model. One thing I would check is to make sure the cooling fan is coming on once the bike reaches the proper temp. - Van
This kinda sorta explains why my 05 zx6r keeps barfing coolant when I shut it down after riding. Coolant drains from something, drips on the lower fairing, then onto the street. I think the overflow line may be disconnected at the reservoir. I have to pull the tank off to see. I did a header swap from an 03/04 zx6r to get rid of the undertail, and changed the coolant since I already had the radiator drained to get the headers off. The bike runs hotter now (227-ish standing, 207-ish when moving) and the stock fan seems to barely keep the bike cool when sitting. Would adding a second cooling fan, and switching from 50/50 mix be the right way to go? And does the coolant barfing happen all of the time? I've never seen it do that before.
You should not have to add a second fan. Double check your work to see if you have some coolant leaking you need to sort that out. For coolant you should get a good result from a 50/50 anitfreeze mix or this product as long as you have all of the air out of the system. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear I rechecked all the hose connections with the factory manual, and discovered that I had the thermostat return and the overflow hoses connected in the wrong places. The thermo return was being hindered by the radiator cap, which gave incorrect readings, and the excess coolant had overfilled the reservoir when stuff was cooling off. Average temp now is 215-ish, topping at 225 for a short time after hard riding. We're "cash money" now. This is the second time one your videos has come in handy. Thanks again.
Why do you use engine ice instead of water wetter super cool
We live in Michigan and it gets cold in the winter here so having a little freeze protection is a real benefit for storage. - Van
Van can you show how to totally remove the coolant because we are amateurs and we definitely don’t wanna experiment with our bike and damage them
Perhaps we will do an updated version of this. - Van
i have a 2009 GSXR 600. Great condition 16,000 miles. i notice on cold starts i’m already at 100 degrees climbing fairly quickly. Never over heated. but on really hot days especially in traffic it’s HOT hot. there are no engine codes, no heat lights. i’m new to sport bikes, i’m a car mechanic. are these climbing temp normal? should i use this video as a guide to flush my coolant?
If the bike is not over heating I would say you do not have an issue. You can for sure use this video as a guide to flush and change your coolant. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks!
Sorry to bother Van.
I don't have any idea what I did I have 2016 CBR 1000 RR . I empty then I went to fill it and only take one Court of flu I cannot put any more it anymore any suggestions I know it's hard to do it without even looking into
Can i put green color coolant?thanks
If you prefer to use stock coolant and will not be riding on the race track there is no reason not to. That is what many still use from the factory. - Van
Have you had any issues with coolant being sprayed on the right fairing? How can I fix that? Am I able to just swap the tube going from res to overflow bottle with the tube that goes from the overflow out? Or should I just remove some coolant?
If you have overfilled the coolant it will purge the overage once the engine goes through a full heat cycle that includes reaching max (or close to) operating temp then cooling back down. - Van
On the 1000 r you don’t need to hold the clutch in to start the bike?
I will tell you the next time I start it. It should start without doing that if it is in neutral. - Van
Hi I have a Honda CBR 1000rr 2007 model I have problems with coolant my bike releasing air from radiator and top of bottle getting empty what is the problem with the bike I had used engine ice coolant
It sounds like you have an issue with the cooling system. This is not something I can diagnose over RUclips comments. You may need to take this in to have it checked at a shop. - Van
Can I go from regular green 50/50 to engine ice for Suzuki c50 2005
You can use this in your bike if you like. - Van
Other than not being slippery does this coolant keep the bike cooler than the green stuff? I have a Yamaha r6 and it loves to get hot would this help keep it cooler
I couldn't tell you a specific number but I found in my 09 R1 the fans don't kick on as much so I'd say yes.
Engine Ice claims it can reduce operating temps as much as 50 degrees F. We typically see a reasonable reduction in operating temps on the bikes, really varies from bike to bike as the cooling systems are all a little different. End of the day this is not very expensive and you should change your coolant every 2 years. With the R6 make sure you bleed the cooling system well. This bike has a cooling system drain like the Yamaha R3 we just shot a coolant change video does. Use that to drain the system and help bleed all the air out before you ride. Here is a link to that video: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/engine-ice-hi-performance-coolant/#pv__tabs
- Brian Van
We also typically see a little reduction in operating temps after we replace the green stuff with Engine Ice. - Van
Tracks are banning the green stuff also. K&n filters also.
Hi brian how much of this coolant will i need for a yamaha r1m 2016?
You will need 1/2 gallon to get that bike done (one jug). - Van
I was thinking about flushing my coolant system I heard that a 50 50 mix of distilled water and vinegar is a great cleaning/flushing agent. But my question is would this be safe for an aluminum engine ?
I have never heard nor tried this method. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear this is where I got this from. ruclips.net/video/z_OSEABct-Y/видео.html (Time @ 1:12).
Hello, I just bough a botttle of Engine Ice for my bike however it looks pretty small it's half a gallon, how many gallons / liters do I need to do a full change? My bike is an MV F3 and can't fijd this info anywhere.. Thank you
This is a half gallon and will get the job done on most bikes. I am not familiar with the MV so I can't confirm if this will be the case with your bike. Odds are you are good to go. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear just noticed that you actually explained it pretty clearly midvideo.. sorry about that and thanks for the super quick reply! I'll try to be careful and not spill.. Love your content 👍🏻
No worries, thank you for watching! - Van
Instead of draining can I just add
I already have engine ice in my bike. Do I need to reflush with distilled water? Or just new engine ice fine?
If you need to change it you can flush it out with tap water then replace with new Engine Ice. No need to flush with distilled water IMO. - Brian Van
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Why wouldn't you want to dilute it a little more if you're short? (Even with distilled water)
This comes premixed and works best if it not diluted. When you dilute this it reduces the freeze protection, lubrication and temperature management properties. Best practice is to use this at full strength. - Brian Van
Hey guys, you say you’re supposed to change the coolant roughly every two years. I bought my 2016 Gsxr a month ago and it only has 4,000 miles. I should go ahead and change shouldn’t i??
I would change it now if you want to stay on top of all the maintenance. - Van
My bike is running hot at stop lights, but once I get going..... engine temp will drop. Fan turns on when hot, I recently put new coolant in and nothing has changed. What can cause my bike to get hot at a stand still but once going temperature drops???
If it is not overheating this is normal operation. Once you throttle up and ride down the road the air flow across the radiator and increased RPM's of the water pump will drop the temps of the coolant quite a bit. - Van
Mine did take a full bottle could that mean I didn’t drain all the distilled water out or possibly air in the line ?
Each bike model will have a different cooling system capacity. We have found one bottle to be enough for most every sportbike over the years. - Van
Hi. When I have flushed my system and the original coolant was green. Can I put red coolant to the system? I know that I should not mix those 2 colours but I have flussed the system and used coolant system cleaner so is it now okay to put the red colour coolant on my bike?
Yes if you flush the system you can replace with a different coolant. - Van
Hey van, sorry for the late question, is engine ice bad for your seals, is supercool water wetter better ??
Both have additives to prevent corrosion and lubricate the system. I am comfortable with either one but prefer the freeze protection of the Engine Ice here in MI when I can run it. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear sounds good, thanks van. 👍
Great tips. But my bike is gsxr 150r 😁😁😁
Sorry I am not familiar with that model. Not available here in the US. - Van
How is engine ice in cold weather ? My bike is my daily most of the time.
It works well in cold weather. Here are the specs: Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is biodegradable, phosphate free & non-toxic; while reducing operating race temperatures by as much as 50°F and effectively keeping boil over temperatures to 256 °F or less and freeze-up protection to -27° F. - Van
How many liters of coolant to be use in yamaha super tenere1200?
Sorry I do not know the capacity for that model. 1/2 gallon works for most every model. - Van
how to get the air out of the system if you don't have the screw i have a gsxr 1000 l7 and i want to change the cooling oil but i don't know where to get the air out of the system
You can also use squeeze on the hoses as shown in this video. Doing this also helps to purge the air pockets out of the system. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear there is not a screw where it can be removed or like other bikes like the 2005 gsxr 1000 that is in the water pump that you just unscrew to get the air out ??
I have to fill my overflow jug up every couple of rides , is that normal?
No that is not normal. Sounds like you have an issue with the cooling system. What is the year, make and model of your bike?
Sportbike Track Gear 2015 s 1000 Xr , had a new water pump installed under warranty. I can see that the system works and no visible leaks . Weird one aye???? Maybe they didn’t put enough coolant in ??
If they didn't put enough coolant it you wouldn't neeed to add coolant again at some point, it would stop draining.
I have a gsxr250 2018 and I’m still confused on how to change it
You would be best to take the bike into a licensed technician. - Van
I have a KTM RC 390. I put engine ice in it. Did a proper flush. 4 times flushed with distilled water. Air dried it and then out engine ice. But I faced heating issue. In fact it was worse than my stock coolant. Emptied the reservoir also. So did I do something wrong ? Is it possible that the retailer sold me a fake one or a damaged one ?
You may have air still in the system
@@GenghisKhan311 I opened the bleed screw and let the air out and additionally I had the coolant circulate with the radiator cap open so all the air cavities come up and leave the radiator. Once the coolant was circulated then I closed the cap. It’s the process I’ve seen the dealerships do and I’m using motul right now and no issues.
Random question. Do you own a cruiser?
I have not owned a cruiser to date, sportbikes are my preference with a little time in the dirt. - Van
Which one is better motul motocool or engine ice ?
While I am sure the Motul product is good as well we have been using Engine Ice for a long time now. - Van
What do you like better engine ice or vp frosty?
I have used Engine Ice on many bikes with excellent results. While I am sure the VP product is also good I do not have any experience with it personally. - Van
Ok, thanks for the feed back van, also Thanks for all the great vids.. 👍
What is an approved or are approved container/containers?
I have a waste barrel we use for this and pay a disposal service. - Van
I am wondering can any coolor antifreez mix
No you should use the same product if you need to add a little to your system. When in doubt just change all of it. - Van
Thanks man
Is it same for 600's?
This method will be effective on almost any model. - Van
Hello
How do I clean inside and outside the radiator ? Thanks
To clean the inside out you typically just need to flush it with clean water. This is assuming the inside of the radiator is not full of sediment etc... As for the outside you can hose it down and use a blow gun to help remove debris. - Van
How do you know how much coolant to add?
look in your owners manual if you are doing a full change. Or online for a manual, coolant specs
Can u tell which coolant is using in track bikes
Just take a look at the over flow bottle. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear coolant name
Either Engine Ice like we show here or Red Line Water Wetter are the most common ones used. - Van
your suppose to flush it with distlled water.... it even says that on the side of the bottle....
You are correct this is something that is recommended. It is also something that is pretty much never done and really not necessary. As long as you are using clean tap water (city water in our case as well water can be hard) you will be good to go. - Van
So this work the same way with a 2019 Yamaha r6..?
What I show you here will work on that model as well. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Fashoo thank you
pull hoses at radiator on water pump side use water bottles to flush the pump and then pull the hose off the pump side and place back on radiator the flush tp radiator from cap them flush the the hose that runs to the heater core fill system with water after attaching all hoses then run bike till it hits 140 shut it down pull low side hose from pump after pulling the cap reinstall lines fill system with coolant of choice run bike again till 140 drop the line again and then fill again system will now be completely flushed block and all.
That would be one way to do it. - Van
Actually the family dog died a horrible death cause the next door neighbor left his antifreeze in the Drain pan in his driveway. Dogs and animals like the sweet flavor that it has I guess. So another good reason to seal it up before you dispose it. R.i.p. Darla
Sorry to hear that, this is not an uncommon occurrence unfortunately. Very important to properly dispose of the coolant directly after you have drained the system. - Van
Is there any point in doing this why not just keep topping it up when it gets low
If you plan to ride on the track most orgs require you to remove the OEM glycol based coolant. For a street bike you should replace the coolant every couple of years or whatever the manufacturer recommends. If it stays in there too long it can cause build up in the cooling system and reduce efficiency. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear so not just top it up but fully flush the radiator every 2 years ? And thanks
@@motomc6962 If the bike has standard glycol based coolant that would be best. - Van
What’s normal operating temp?
This will vary to some degree from bike to bike and more with swings in ambient temps. End of the day if the bike is not overheating or on the verge of overheating you are good to go. - Van
Totally agree with van, document yours and see if it changes. Mine was operating at 170 ish on a 70 to 85 degree day on the freeway. After I put engine ice, I've recorded 161, as low as 159 on the same temp range days. My fans also kick on at 220, but only once have they kicked on in 2 months. I ride pretty casual, commuting at a reasonable mph in the AM :), and between 50 to 80 in the afternoon depending on LA traffic. I do ride her pretty hard in the canyons, and haven't noticed a change in these temp ranges. Anyway, that's my particular experience, let us know how yours does.
That used coolant looks brand new
The bike was new when we did this. The coolant was changed to comply with the rules for the advanced group of a track day org. - Van
Why no samco hoses?
Just haven't gotten to them to be honest. Plan of getting them done this year. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear nice! Jus got mine the other day, the cold weather has me less then motivated to put them on tho haha
My mechanic had told me the engine ice is a mixer with the regular coolant was he capping the whole time smh
Mixing this with regular coolant defeats the whole purpose. - Van
Why didn't you show the fans coming on that's the most important part
The fans do not need to cycle when purging the air out of the cooling system. The trick I show you to remove the air is the key. - Van
id use water less coolant instead , much better
%98 of the video was him telling us to make sure we dispose of the coolant properly
Trying to score points with the EPA. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear 😂😂😂 the same could be said about me. All my vehicles have stock exhaust systems 💁🏼♂️ love your videos. Keep up the great work!
Brother man , the rinsing part is why clicked on this video 🤦🏽♂️
Why didn't I watch this 1st ?
Now you know where to go before you start the project. - Van
Looks like it had engine ice in it.
No the OEM stuff was just a similar color. - Van
You forgot to bleeding the system.
If you follow all of the steps in this video the system will be free of air pockets. - Van
They told me take 3 1/2 Qts 🥵🥵
Starts without a clutch gives me an bad idea the left side has fallen
It is in neutral man. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear even in neutral there is a sensor that completes the electrical circuit so the bike starts unless it’s bypassed and for a good reason