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hy250r
06-24-2006, 07:47 PM
Just got back from a 4 hour race. After 3 hours it overheated. I just came out of this woods and all the sudden it was spit and sputtering. Finally the engine died and you could hear the coolant boil. I looked down and mud was packed on the radiator.

I wanted to know if this happened to anyone and is there any tips from avoiding this.
quadwunner
06-24-2006, 09:55 PM
taping up the front bumper to keep alot of mud out of the radiator..

and also, direct wiring your fan so that it runs all the time is a good way to keep the bike from overheating.
06-25-2006, 05:59 AM
You can also run the duct tape from the bumper to the fenders and nose piece to keep the mud out.
ChrisSekerak
06-26-2006, 12:05 PM
Wiring your fan to run all the time is definately not a good idea. This can cause more problems that what you have now.
06-26-2006, 12:26 PM
Originally posted by ChrisSekerak
Wiring your fan to run all the time is definately not a good idea. This can cause more problems that what you have now.

Please explain what kind of problems it can cause.
Scro
06-26-2006, 01:27 PM
Before I tore mine down, I ran mine continuously for about 6 months. I never had any problems.
Architects
06-26-2006, 02:34 PM
Originally posted by TRX450R_Racer
Please explain what kind of problems it can cause.

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h-bomb450R
06-26-2006, 03:07 PM
Originally posted by ChrisSekerak
Wiring your fan to run all the time is definately not a good idea. This can cause more problems that what you have now.

yes...do explain how that makes ANY sense.
quadwunner
06-26-2006, 03:12 PM
Originally posted by TRX450R_Racer
Please explain what kind of problems it can cause.
yes! please do explain!
hy250r
06-26-2006, 09:34 PM
So what do you guys think, what should I do to clean the radiator up? Should I flush it?