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ogre
03-04-2006, 01:01 PM
Im planning on running some xc races in district 10 KY. I have a 416 ex nothing really especail just piston. My quad is stock. Is running it that hard, for that long, gonna cause me engine probems with stock cooling? If so what is the cheapest way to keep it cool. I dont wanna damage my new rebuild.
Sleeper
03-04-2006, 01:30 PM
The only options I can think of are scoops for like $60.00 if you want to spend more you could bet a larger oil tank I think the are around $200.00 but then again some of them look like they would block more air from the engine as well.

I don't think you'll have a problem as long as their are plenty of open spaces to get speed up and move air over the engine. I'm sure others would know better than me though.

sleeper
exrider008
03-04-2006, 03:43 PM
bigger oil tank,oil cooler and air scoops and u should be fine.
K_Fulk
03-04-2006, 05:33 PM
As long as you keep moving, and your fins dont get packed full of mud you will be fine.
DieselBoy
03-05-2006, 12:00 PM
Some dude had 2 or 3 computer cooling fans on his oil cooler, it apparently worked real good.
timmypeaper
03-05-2006, 10:01 PM
check this out...
ogre
03-06-2006, 08:21 AM
Dude what the heck is that...fans wired to the ? and how
timmypeaper
03-06-2006, 10:34 AM
Ebay computer fans, about 3 bucks. Grounded at the coil, hot lead tapped into hot wire on the key. They turn on when the key is turned. Been on my quad for about six months. So far water has not killed them even using the pressure washer.
DieselBoy
03-06-2006, 10:35 AM
zip tie it to the oil cooler and hook it up to the battery or somethin
i doubt they use much juice.... and i imagine running them on the back with in a pulling direct would work great.
Rico
03-06-2006, 10:52 AM
YOu'll be fine with what you have.

Glad to see you running the series. I"m helping promote it and I'll be at all the races. Look for this quad on the line and stop and say Hi....:macho
BlasterEaten250
03-06-2006, 11:05 AM
Originally posted by Rico
YOu'll be fine with what you have.

Glad to see you running the series. I"m helping promote it and I'll be at all the races. Look for this quad on the line and stop and say Hi....:macho :eek2: nice!
ogre
03-06-2006, 12:56 PM
I got all kinda stuff to fix on mine still, but im trying to get it dun asap. im gonna be rusty mines been in the shop almost 4 months. I even had to go pick it up and take it to a new one that guy was taken so long on my rebuild. So im gonna take it easy at first race lol
ogre
03-06-2006, 12:56 PM
O yeah sweet bike RICO
B-rad D
03-06-2006, 04:49 PM
have many people did the computer fan thing, and is there a difference in temps.
Rico
03-07-2006, 01:38 PM
Running synthetic oil will help reduce heat also.
ogre
03-07-2006, 02:58 PM
Can u get this at a auto [parts store or have to order it? If so how much is it a quart
DieselBoy
03-07-2006, 04:33 PM
Synthetic oil is available at any major automotive store. Also walmart sells it. Buy the appropriate grade for your temperatures by referring to the manual.

10w40-winter, 20-40-summer i believe
timmypeaper
03-07-2006, 08:35 PM
Just make sure you get a synthetic that has no friction modifiers in it, you don't want your clutch slipping.