Track Day coolant

anthem · Jun 1, 2012

Anyone track their 1199 yet ? I'm curious as to what coolant you guys use on your 1199 ? The 1199 seems to run hot and I've seen the temp gauge hit 220 around town, so wondering what you guys are running. I know water wetter/distilled only is safe to 212 (boiling point) - but most tracks don't allow glycol based coolants. Usually not a problem since most bikes don't run 212+. So, curious as to what people are doing. . ..

superfly999 · Jun 1, 2012

Read this:

WaterWetter® Tech Info

Your rad is under pressure so the boiling point is higher than 100C or 212F.

Water Wetter is as good as it gets...I've never seen anything else that is allowed on a track that is better...

Gunny Fitz · Jun 1, 2012

Hands Down Best Coolant Ever!

Been racing club circuit for 15 years and there is no better product out there which compares to Engine Ice! You dont do ANY mixing with water like the other product mentioned above, its 100% Engine Ice only in bike. You will not only see a HUGE reduction in bike temp, but it is sold at tracks around the country as safe for the sport. Don't waste your money on anything else bro!

Read the reviews:
Cycle Logic Engine Ice Coolant - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

PannyofDoom · Jun 1, 2012

Nothing yet. You don't hit 212 on track. I was around 170. Amazing what 160mph of airflow does for heat. I didnt even feel the exhaust heat...

That said, the I've seen 226 on the wife's RSV4 Factory, and my Tri has never climbed abover 210ish. I'll probably get engine ice at some point.

anthem · Jun 1, 2012

ahh - thanks for that WW link on increased pressure taking the BP to 250. That makes a lot more sense. . .

I've seen 221 on the Panigale while cruising around the neighborhood. I expect the temp to be around 175-185 while on the track (slightly cooler than highway speeds). My concern was just after you get off the track and idling around not turned off yet or at the start/end waiting, the temp rises pretty quickly to 210.

Surprised no one else has seen 210+ yet as I see it quite often (obviously need to go faster

superfly999 · Jun 1, 2012

It does appear that engine ice is allowed at the tracks in Ontario...thats good to know.

GIrish · Jun 1, 2012

PannyofDoom said:
Nothing yet. You don't hit 212 on track. I was around 170. Amazing what 160mph of airflow does for heat. I didnt even feel the exhaust heat...

That said, the I've seen 226 on the wife's RSV4 Factory, and my Tri has never climbed abover 210ish. I'll probably get engine ice at some point.

Damn your wife rides a RSV4? You are a very lucky man! *jealous*

LDucati 1199S · Jun 1, 2012

I have used engine ice in the past and that's what I plan on putting on the panigale, probably after the first service. Works really well and simple to use. Plus as someone has metioned there is no mixing involved which is also a plus. I also believe engine ice is cheaper also. The downside is that you need 2 cans of it which means you will have about half left over in one. Water wetter sells in the big cans and in small volume bottles to avoid having lots of it left over.

PannyofDoom · Jun 1, 2012

GIrish said:
Damn your wife rides a RSV4? You are a very lucky man! *jealous*

I'm luckier than that. She tracks with me

/backontopic

anthem · Jun 1, 2012

LDucati 1199S said:
I have used engine ice in the past and that's what I plan on putting on the panigale, probably after the first service. Works really well and simple to use. Plus as someone has metioned there is no mixing involved which is also a plus. I also believe engine ice is cheaper also. The downside is that you need 2 cans of it which means you will have about half left over in one. Water wetter sells in the big cans and in small volume bottles to avoid having lots of it left over.

You can actually get water wetter pre-mixed. basically distilled and mixed in a bottle. I think its in gallon jugs for $20. . Comes out to same price as Engine Ice but much more expensive than the non-mixed solution (which is quite cheap).

zvez · Jun 1, 2012

Engine ice isn't allowed at any of the tracks in our area.

Strictly distilled water and water wetter.

CHarles foxtrot · Jun 1, 2012

zvez said:
Engine ice isn't allowed at any of the tracks in our area.

Strictly distilled water and water wetter.

I'd stick with Water Wetter (universally accepted) just because I'd hate to have to try and flush out engine ice (not acceptable to some track day orgs.) some morning at a track day.

Trinity636 · Jun 1, 2012

CHarles foxtrot said:
I'd stick with Water Wetter (universally accepted) just because I'd hate to have to try and flush out engine ice (not acceptable to some track day orgs.) some morning at a track day.

Water Wetter is what you need to go with. As others have stated, it is the best coolant IMHO - have used it in club racing since '07 with no problems whatsoever.

superfly999 · Jun 1, 2012

Water wetter is pretty cheap and is going to be allowed at all tracks. Some tracks wont allow propylene glycol so you'll have to ask around. I've seen both yes and no now that i've looked into it more. Water Wetter is around 20 bucks a bottle and you can make probably 10 Litres of it as you only need 1 oz per pint of distilled water. The only drawback is the freezing issue but thats it.

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