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**intimid8er** · 04-16-2008, 12:38 PM

Spectro Year Round Motorcycle Coolant in a BMW X5?

Easy Rider · 04-16-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by intimid8er

Spectro Year Round Motorcycle Coolant in a BMW X5?

Well now, this is a refreshing change from the "Can I use XXX oil in my bike" thread !!

Why would you think it would NOT be a good idea ??
And just to finish it off.........why would you want to do that in the first place ?

Cirquerider · 04-16-2008, 08:44 PM

But you have zee BMW!

Das ist nicht to use un-brand coolant.

**intimid8er** · 04-17-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Why would you think it would NOT be a good idea ??

Like Harley, they like to push their branded fluids, coffee mugs, flip flops, etc., and use thinly veiled warnings that the earth could tilt off it's axis, if you used a non-brand replacement in their machines.

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

And just to finish it off.........why would you want to do that in the first place ?

I no longer have a need for the radiator coolant for the M50. It's already pre-mixed with water so there is no bother to get a gallon of coolant and then go find a container to mix the ratio of coolant to water in, and then use it.

themeatmanlandry · 04-17-2008, 09:26 AM

Is it just 50/50 ethylene glycol and water? If so, I wouldn't think it'd be a problem.

**intimid8er** · 04-17-2008, 09:29 AM

Here it is:

Spectro Year Round Engine Coolant - 1 Quart - Motorcycle Engine Coolant - CBXManMotorcycles.com

themeatmanlandry · 04-17-2008, 09:46 AM

Here's the Material Safety Data Sheet

It appears to be mainly ethylene glycol, with some small amounts of propylene and diethylene glycol present, along with water.

I'd feel comfortable using it.

KD57 · 04-17-2008, 09:50 AM

No problem using it. I use Maxima Coolanol in all my bikes. Much easier to buy already mixed. I also usually add a little Water Wetter in it. We did some tests w/ it on the race bikes, and it actually did reduce temps.

Red Line Oil: Coolants and Others

**intimid8er** · 04-17-2008, 10:00 AM

I find the product fairly genius for the convenience factor alone.

KD57 · 04-17-2008, 10:04 AM

That, and the fact most use distilled water, means you don't have to go buy 2 things to mix.

**intimid8er** · 04-17-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KD57

That, and the fact most use distilled water, means you don't have to go buy 2 things to mix.

Exactly. Not like that would put me on relief, or down to the soup line or anything.

Just...if you need a top off....pour it right in.

KD57 · 04-17-2008, 10:22 AM

I was referring to the inconvience of it, that's 2 stops at 2 different stores. Plus, it's not like a bike radiator holds gallons and gallons of it either.

**intimid8er** · 04-17-2008, 10:32 AM

We're in agreement, but we somehow went awry!

LOL..

04-16-2008, 12:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,092	Can I Put...? Spectro Year Round Motorcycle Coolant in a BMW X5? __________________ Song Pick of the Week 12/03 Booker T and the MG's - Green Onions Bonus for Buster The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!

04-17-2008, 09:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Is it just 50/50 ethylene glycol and water? If so, I wouldn't think it'd be a problem. __________________ Go to hell

04-17-2008, 09:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,092	Here it is: Spectro Year Round Engine Coolant - 1 Quart - Motorcycle Engine Coolant - CBXManMotorcycles.com __________________ Song Pick of the Week 12/03 Booker T and the MG's - Green Onions Bonus for Buster The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!

04-17-2008, 09:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Here's the Material Safety Data Sheet It appears to be mainly ethylene glycol, with some small amounts of propylene and diethylene glycol present, along with water. I'd feel comfortable using it. __________________ Go to hell

04-17-2008, 09:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
KD57 In The Zone Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,581	No problem using it. I use Maxima Coolanol in all my bikes. Much easier to buy already mixed. I also usually add a little Water Wetter in it. We did some tests w/ it on the race bikes, and it actually did reduce temps. Red Line Oil: Coolants and Others __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

04-16-2008, 08:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cirquerider Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: '06 Boulevard C90 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 86	But you have zee BMW! Das ist nicht to use un-brand coolant.

04-17-2008, 10:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,092	I find the product fairly genius for the convenience factor alone. __________________ Song Pick of the Week 12/03 Booker T and the MG's - Green Onions Bonus for Buster The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!

04-17-2008, 10:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
KD57 In The Zone Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,581	That, and the fact most use distilled water, means you don't have to go buy 2 things to mix. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

04-17-2008, 10:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
KD57 In The Zone Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,581	I was referring to the inconvience of it, that's 2 stops at 2 different stores. Plus, it's not like a bike radiator holds gallons and gallons of it either. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

04-17-2008, 10:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,092	We're in agreement, but we somehow went awry! LOL.. __________________ Song Pick of the Week 12/03 Booker T and the MG's - Green Onions Bonus for Buster The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!

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