coolant reservoir bone dry

I was changing the oil on my new TE250 this afternoon and noticed that my coolant reservoir is bone dry. I checked it both hot and cold and its still empty. Is this OK? BTW, what type of coolant is everybody running?
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that's for sure.......maybe more like 'blow' a hole thru. In the right conditions, that nasty hot coolant can easily over pressurize that small dry tank causing it to burst with a big pop. I remember seeing a vid of just that happening to someone of a Husky, but can't remember when/where I saw it.

I also agree w/Dirtdame comments on coolants......including make sure it has coolant in the radiators
FYI: I'm running Engine Ice in our bikes.......the blue is color coordinated w/my Husky

The blue stuff that comes stock is made by AGIP. Apparently you can get it from BMW and Lambergini dealers- if you like blue- do as stated and keep Engine Ice on hand.

Dirtdame is right- the silica in automotive antifreeze will prematurely wear water pump seals- some don't have it but you have to know what you are looking for- its best to stick with Motorcycle specific. I have had good luck with a 50/50 mix of Coolanal by Maxima , with undiluted antifreeze.

make sure the tank is always half full/ or half empty. Your radiators were thirsty and took coolant from the tank- might want more so check the level when cool- topping off, coupled with the right level in the tank and you are good.

I ride my 05 TE 450 in the Califoria desert and even in July the resevoir never has anything in it.I put water in it once and it just steamed out of the cap and made my boot wet.I have often thought about removing it because it seems unnecessary to me.My buddy rides a TC 450 without any problems and they don't even come with a resevoir.I'm still running the stock coolant with no additives.

who stated "keep engine ice on hand" and why??

why not run 100% engine ice??
or 100% g12?
or 50%g12 +50% engine ice? (see quote below)
anyone mixing distilled water at some percentage with the g12 or engine ice?

from the engine ice web site:
"Can you mix Engine Ice with other products or types of coolant and antifreeze?

We recommend you never mix ANY TYPE of coolant and antifreeze products. One reason is that propylene glycol and ethylene glycol do not mix well together. Another reason is that just because the base fluid may be similar, other additives and ingredients may not be. Just as you would not mix oils, and for the same reasons, you should not mix coolants and antifreezes."

Engine Ice should NOT be mixed with H20! The label clearly states this.

my reservoir is empty. when i ride slow single track stuff ive overheated it before and the reservoir fills up a little. after a few minutes it is sucked back into the radiators.

People apparently confuse the Husky "overflow" tank with the conventional coolant "reservoir" found on cars. In practical terms, an overflow tank on a 2T or 4T motorcycle should be considered a "surge" tank... or somewhere for coolant to flow (other than the ground) when things get too hot for the radiator to handle. As a former Pumpkin bike owner who's bikes did not come with an overflow as standard equipment, I can vouch that there is a HUGE need for an overflow tank on most bikes (if not all).

Been using Engine Ice for a while now. Started with the KTM50 that over heated just sitting in the garage. My new 2008 TE250 came with an enpty anti-freeze bottle and was told to use it since I had it on the shelf. No issue with geling! Expensive but it does work along with two-2-cool oil additive (not needed in the husky).