Ok....I have owned my F1000 for 2 1/2 years. On my most recent race, I noticed that the radiator was leaking water and coolant. I removed the side pod, and removed the radiator and took it to my local radiator shop with 30 years of experience and someone that could handle an aluminum radiator repair.
After pressurizing the radiator, it was determined that the tubes were fine, but on the bottom INNER ledge it was leaking and could NOT be repaired.
He stated the likely cause could be "electrolysys" in the water. He stated that I could have an improper ground or a short causing the water to be electrified. The engine runs great. No reported electrical problems.
He also suggested using "distilled" water and no antifreeze. He could not repair the radiator, and did not charge for the service. So there was no incentive to take the customer for a ride in repair charges.
Has anyone heard of the "electrolysis" in the water, and what type of fluids do you use in your FB radiators?
Can this "electrolysis" cause engine damage if it damaged the radiator?
I will have a new radiator built, but do not want to go thru this again.
Has anyone heard of the product called "wetter water" to fill the radiator?
Comments...feedback...suggestions .... most welcome.