WantABanshee Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I just bought a bike and am rebuilding it.. I ride all trails and was wondering what you guys did to keep your banshee from overheating?? I will be rebuilding it w stock internals and stock headed Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invader Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I just bought a bike and am rebuilding it.. I ride all trails and was wondering what you guys did to keep your banshee from overheating?? I will be rebuilding it w stock internals and stock headed Thanks I was going to say a coolhead and engine ice for coolant but then i read the rest of your post. so scratch the coolhead. I run in really hot weather in the summer and i think engine ice works great! Cycle Logic Engine Ice Coolant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WantABanshee Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Ok so Engine Ice it is. What other popular mods do people do to aid with cooling in a low speed situation? Besides a cyl. head swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invader Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Ok so Engine Ice it is. What other popular mods do people do to aid with cooling in a low speed situation? Besides a cyl. head swap? I think a couple guys run a larger radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET 99 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 you could put in an aftermarket impellar... it does help somewhat and is added insurance against nylon impellar fins braking off and you not know it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeNick Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Get a different head preferrably Chariot or NOSS since they're sponsors....Billet impeller, engine ice coolant, larger radiator ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedSheeRida Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 never overheated my banshee go for long trail rides all the time. i run coolant from wal mart whatever is cheapest haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas banshee Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 never overheated my banshee go for long trail rides all the time. i run coolant from wal mart whatever is cheapest haha x2 haha cheap coolant and avaerage 85mile rides at a time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawiking Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Get a different head preferrably Chariot or NOSS since they're sponsors....Billet impeller, engine ice coolant, larger radiator ..... good post ... get a coolhead also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagunCajun Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 i keep moving.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigborebanshee Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 There is not much you can do other than what others have posted above,but Here a neat little trick that will benefit even stock banshees between the radiator and shrouds,there is a significant gap on both sides,the banshee radiator shroud is a great air catcher,but these gaps will divert more air around the radiator than it should. My solution is to take an old stock radiator grille.You can cut out the bigger fins along with the mesh and position them to divert incoming air into the radiator,not around it.The screws that actually hold the stock grill in can actually be used to mount the air deflectors. I can't explain it but if you look between the shroud and the radiator itself,there is a significant gap.I saw someone using a 1 inch thick foam tape to seal the area around it,but the foam acts like an insulator IMO.If you can fab up something that will redirect better into the radiator it will only benefit the cooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lue by u Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Another little trick that I plan on doing when I finally stop riding the shee is to use aircraft stripper to strip the black paint off the radiator and maybe polish it for looks but stripping it and shrouding it should definitely help lower temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodneya Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Another little trick that I plan on doing when I finally stop riding the shee is to use aircraft stripper to strip the black paint off the radiator and maybe polish it for looks but stripping it and shrouding it should definitely help lower temps. The black paint on the rad helps dissipate heat. Stripping the paint will make your rad less efficient and your motor run hotter. Polished rads look cool on drag bikes, but they only run for seconds at a time. Regular bikes have to stay cool for hours when riding. If your motor is jetted correctly you will not overheat as long as you keep moving. Putting in a billet impeller is a good idea though. I run some hairy trails in the mountains and woods and have never overheated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterlocal22 Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 i keep moving.... haha very true 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invader Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Billet impeller? i'm just curious? how many people know of engine problems with the stock impeller going bad? I understand the theory, but have talked to several builders that say they have never seen one fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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