100% Water Wetter VS 50/50 Mix

[Spyder Tony]

As the temperatures climb for the season, I have finally decided to flush my cooling system and go with Water Wetter. I mainly chose Water Wetter due to it's availability at the local Cycle Gear. Anyways, I have been researching on various car and motorcycle forums about the possibility of running 100% Water Wetter versus a 50 50 mix. The few who spoke on the subject were split on the idea. I would like to know if anyone out there would conclusively know if any damage would result in putting a 100% Water Wetter mixture in my Spyder rather than a 50/50 mix. I have read other discussions on coolant, but couldn't find any pertaining to the pitfalls of running la 100% mix. Like many guys, I suffer from "If a little helps, then a lot should really do the trick". I'd love to hear from the "Cooling Gods" out there...:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

 

[Brogers57]

As the temperatures climb for the season, I have finally decided to flush my cooling system and go with Water Wetter. I mainly chose Water Wetter due to it's availability at the local Cycle Gear. Anyways, I have been researching on various car and motorcycle forums about the possibility of running 100% Water Wetter versus a 50 50 mix. The few who spoke on the subject were split on the idea. I would like to know if anyone out there would conclusively know if any damage would result in putting a 100% Water Wetter mixture in my Spyder rather than a 50/50 mix. I have read other discussions on coolant, but couldn't find any pertaining to the pitfalls of running la 100% mix. Like many guys, I suffer from "If a little helps, then a lot should really do the trick". I'd love to hear from the "Cooling Gods" out there...:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

I tried Water Wetter and I enjoy it. I did follow the directions on the back of the bottle with the measure ments, okay maybe not to a T. I have noticed that I am no longer getting as hot as before. Something I did do, is there is a splash guard under the fan assembly and I drilled about 6 1 1/2 inch holes in them. Some have suggested to remove it completly but I didn't like what it exposed.

 

[Chupaca]

Here's what I do..!!

I run 75% water 25% 50/50 mix and couple of capfulls of water wetter. Never gets that cold here and water does run cooler. Mix mostly for the lubricants as well as water wetter. As for the guards.... Don't like the idea of removing them...water wetter makes a mix and ice does too but don't know how well they work...hyea:

 

[Spyder Tony]

I run 75% water 25% 50/50 mix and couple of capfulls of water wetter. Never gets that cold here and water does run cooler.

I bought the Water Wetter pre-mix and the straight Water Wetter. I wasn't sure which way to go, so I bought both & figured i'd decide later. It is not uncommon to ryde in 102 degree temps here, and I did experience some overheating last Summer. I know I cannot prevent it, but i'm looking for a little bit of an edge in the heat game. Charlotte (my Spyder) doesn't run hot often per se, but on a 100 degree plus day, any Spyder will warm up, to say the least. Especially @ stoplights and in city traffic.

I have never liked the idea of removing the splash guards, but you guys have me considering drilling some well placed holes.

 

[jcthorne]

I run a mix of water wetter and distilled water in a number of my toys including the Ford GT. It does indeed help with heat transfer. But do be careful not to expose the bike to anything close to freezing temps. It WILL split the block, radiator or other engine parts. It also requires annual replacement but is an excellent corrosion inhibitor.

 

[billrob71]

Water wetter and water mix in the summer , 50/50 antifreeze and water in the winter

 

[bluestratos]

I tried water wetter added to my mix and really seen little difference. When I flushed my system I used a product called engine ice I believe is the name and that stuff really works. Same principal as water wetter but no mixing, you use 100% of the product in the system. My high temp dropped dramatically when it was put to the test on a hot day climbing the mountain passes then getting into a long idle due to an accident. I am a hard guy to convince, I have to see it to believe it and, well I believe it now! lol.

Its not cheap, about $20 a gallon at the bike store but you may find it less on line. Here is a lift from the web site: • Right from the outset, this product was able to reduce operating temperatures by as much as 50°F, so why wouldn't it work in street bikes! They used to use it in off road and motocross and now realize its just as good in cycle applications.

 

[Spyder Tony]

Thanks for the advice all. Looks like I will be performing an engine flush and refill with the Water Wetter this Memorial Weekend :yes::yes::yes: