Vs800 coolent/water pump lubricant?

[Swilsonp51]

Hey fellers, I recently replaced my coolent in my intruder vs800, and I read somewhere online that someone was putting bars leaks in the coolent for the water pump. Is this a thing for the intruder? Should I be putting some sort of water pump lubricant in the coolent?

[sgtcall]

I don't think so but hopefully one of the 800 guys jumps in. Until then you can find the service manual at the link below and it may be of some help.
INTRUDER MANUALS AND INFORMATION
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=14168

[Lechy]

Suzuki recommends the addition of Bars Leak to help lube the water pump mechanical seal. Use liquid NOT powder.

[navigator]

They make a plethora of products...try this one.
About an ounce,

https://barsgroup.com/shop/radiator-sto ... ategory=39

[Swilsonp51]

Just to be clear my bike is not leaking coolent, do they sell just plain pump lube, or do you think it won’t make a difference since I’m only putting in one ounce?

[navigator]

Actually, I think I used this one:

An ounce will not hurt anything.
Has corrosion inhibitors.
Prevents rust.
Lubes the water pump.

[Swilsonp51]

Thanks for the replies fellas I’ll grab some tomorrow