robert0762 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) I was very surprised to see such a big difference from just two degrees of timing. Like I said I have been chasing this for over a year. I kept thinking it was jetting or the impellar or rad. When I finally went through every single thing there could be I tried the timing and wala. I never heard any one tell me that maybe plus 4 timing can make me run hotter then it should. Good luck and let us know Edited August 28, 2012 by robert0762 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforworddad Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I was very surprised to see such a big difference from just two degrees of timing. Like I said I have been chasing this for over a year. I kept thinking it was jetting or the impellar or rad. When I finally went through every single thing there could be I tried the timing and wala. I never heard any one tell me that maybe plus 4 timing can make me run hotter then it should. Good luck and let us know I was trying to get to it today but was unable, but will get to it in the morning and I will be sure to let you know. I know that so many guys run the +4 timing and seemingly do it with no problems. Probably why I never thought to back the timing back. Thanks for the tip. I keep imagining the thought of being able to ride for more than a few minutes at a time. I should know tomorrow. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforworddad Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Update Well, I took it out today, temp about 110 and humidity probably 90-95%. With the timing backed down to +1*, really didn't see any difference in the temps it ran. I did however notice a considerable decrease in performance and how fast is wasn't able to get on the pipe as compared to +4*. Back to drawing board. Next thing is to put back in the factory radiator. Really thought we were on to something with the timing fix. Thanks Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariot Performance Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I know you said it is running fat but I would go up three main jet sizes and see what happens. Maybe, possibly you are lean but it feels fat to you. Personally I always resist going up when i think it is correct but many times it was just a mental block and I needed the bigger jet. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforworddad Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I know you said it is running fat but I would go up three main jet sizes and see what happens. Maybe, possibly you are lean but it feels fat to you. Personally I always resist going up when i think it is correct but many times it was just a mental block and I needed the bigger jet. Jerry Thanks Jerry, I'll try it, its easy enough to do with the PKW's Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert0762 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I was really hoping I could help you out. That was gonna be my next step was to go to a stock rad just to see ebay happened. Hope you get it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforworddad Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 I was really hoping I could help you out. That was gonna be my next step was to go to a stock rad just to see ebay happened. Hope you get it soon. Thanks, still looking for some 10W30 oil for tranny, nothing is easy here. I never knew how lucky I was with all the conveniences we have in the States until I moved from them. Things are very different here. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas h. Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Did you work out the overheating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforworddad Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Well I had kinda given up on this for a while. To answer your question, not really, just been dealing with it. I did put the OEM radiator back in with no change, so put the bigger radiator back in. I have noticed the temps really climb when running in very deep rutted sand, by deep ruts, I mean 1 foot+ in some spots. I have also worked out a sort of sweet spot throttle wise where the temps kinda level off around 200*-210*F when just cruising around. Whenever possible I try to face it in the wind say if we stop briefly. Took it out yesterday, was about 85* with average humidity and at sea level. I had to stop maybe twice duning with the wind at my back. Just kinda accepting it at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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