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#1 ·
do i HAVE to use the one that kawi recommends or i can use something else? cus i am low and i need coolant in the morning. i can use water right? cus i am going on a 130 mi ride...there and back...260 total..so am i good or do i need to add water?
 
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#3 ·
Ive heard good things about "Engine Ice"
alot of people claim the bike runs almost 20 degrees cooler. I for one am gonna try that stuff out.

But if your just "low", a little water will be fine to put in there.
 
#4 ·
Generally there are two types, regular everyday antifreeze (thats been around for awhile) and the long life. "Usually" the long life is red or pinkish and the regular is green. I believe OEM uses the regular green type. You can buy the premix (50/50) its a little more expensive but there is no hard water issues that typically happens at home. Just be sure whatever you buy has a corrosion inhibitor specifically for aluminum engines.
 
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