Burning coolant at startup.

FC Zach · 10-22-2010, 03:32 AM

Suzuki actually used a product very similar to what you're talking about Kentetsu. They added it directly to their rotary bikes right off the line. We use the exact same product you speak of to any RE5 we service at RotaryRecycle. The graphite consistency also serves as a lubricant for the waterpump shaft, but that's just a pro for the RE5. I understand there may be some cons but if it is used as directed then there shouldn't be any issue. The motors that are torn down and have what looks like Goop Slime in it are probably from previous owners who used the product in excess.

rx865 · 10-25-2010, 12:38 PM

Mine did that as well, didn't really notice it at first (the smell) but it kept getting harder to start and started bogging for the first little while then would run fine. Untill one day I went to move my car to mow the yard and I put it in reverse and started backing up and white smoke poured out of the exhaust and I smelt coolant. Then it wouldn't start. Kevin rebuilt mine about 4 thousand miles ago. Coolant seals were shot, my cat was full of coolant, and it was just in really bad shape.

10-22-2010, 03:32 AM	#1
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 20	Suzuki actually used a product very similar to what you're talking about Kentetsu. They added it directly to their rotary bikes right off the line. We use the exact same product you speak of to any RE5 we service at RotaryRecycle. The graphite consistency also serves as a lubricant for the waterpump shaft, but that's just a pro for the RE5. I understand there may be some cons but if it is used as directed then there shouldn't be any issue. The motors that are torn down and have what looks like Goop Slime in it are probably from previous owners who used the product in excess. __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

10-25-2010, 12:38 PM	#2
rx865 DC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jefferson City TN Posts: 83 Rep Power: 16	Mine did that as well, didn't really notice it at first (the smell) but it kept getting harder to start and started bogging for the first little while then would run fine. Untill one day I went to move my car to mow the yard and I put it in reverse and started backing up and white smoke poured out of the exhaust and I smelt coolant. Then it wouldn't start. Kevin rebuilt mine about 4 thousand miles ago. Coolant seals were shot, my cat was full of coolant, and it was just in really bad shape.