04 Suzuki Vinson 500

Suzuki Twins · October 02, 2007, 08:00:43 PM

Has anyone had problems with their bike over-heating? There is plenty of fluid in the radiator. It will ride for a long time, then it will start over heating and I need to shut off the bike and let the fan run for a little bit. Does anyone know the problem?

Bleedsblue · October 03, 2007, 12:25:10 PM

You need to clean the radiator out better. Very common in any of the 500cc or bigger ATVs, all it takes is a few fins clogged up with mud and it will overheat.

Bill

300 quadrunner · October 03, 2007, 12:27:52 PM

my buddy has the same problem with his bike, but normally not til about 6 hrs of straight riding through mud, man i am gunna get one wen i get eh money, nice riding bikes

Da_Mtg_Man · October 03, 2007, 02:01:44 PM

Quote from: Bleedsblue on October 03, 2007, 12:25:10 PM
You need to clean the radiator out better. Very common in any of the 500cc or bigger ATVs, all it takes is a few fins clogged up with mud and it will overheat.

Bill

That is the problem fo sho.

Suzuki Twins · October 03, 2007, 02:48:45 PM

thanks guys.. i've already cleaned the radiator pretty good, i guess i'll try to clean it more

Da_Mtg_Man · October 03, 2007, 02:57:22 PM

Take some greased lightning and soak it real good (front and back) let it sit for 10 min and then spray it out thoroughly. You should be good to go.

Bleedsblue · October 03, 2007, 05:20:15 PM

Also an area that gets really clogged up is where the fan and shroud sit against the radiator. Mud sits back there and is really hard to wash out.

Bill