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09-09-2010, 06:09 PM
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2008 sportsman 400 overheating
2 part question here.
I bought a new 2008 sportsman for my daughter this past march...not a problem with it...until we hit some mud...and the mud dries. The radiator will clog and until you pressure wash it---the machine will run hot. The coolant---fan--thermostat and water pump all appear to be ok.
My question--- is this a common problem?
My second question is ----after looking at the problem --a solution I would like to try is to put a mesh material to surround the radiator and prevent the mud such easy access. Do they make anything like what I am thinking of?
Thanks
tom
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09-09-2010, 06:47 PM
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How about keeping the radiator out of the mud?
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09-09-2010, 07:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stealthepooty
How about keeping the radiator out of the mud?
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Shes 12....and she likes the mud puddles...have no idea where she got it from
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09-09-2010, 08:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ptac85
have no idea where she got it from
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LOL
Maybe show her that the temp indicator means the quad is asking for a radiator bath from the garden hose ASAP.
Really cool that you got her riding.
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09-09-2010, 08:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stealthepooty
Quote:
Originally Posted by ptac85
have no idea where she got it from
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LOL
Maybe show her that the temp indicator means the quad is asking for a radiator bath from the garden hose ASAP.
Really cool that you got her riding. |
She loves it...and loves spashing through the muddy puddles.... unfortunately the state forrest were we end up riding has no running water.... just a hand pumped well (that you cant attach a hose to)....I am glad that she is very responsible while riding...and smart enough to listen to me when I tell her to shut down when her warning lights come on--till I can check them out. Guess I will have to try to build an outer guard to try to keep the radiator clear....and rig up some kind of 12v water sprayer that I can use to blast the crap out before it dries...
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