JerzOutlaw350 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 So,Yesterday I did a upgrade on my coolant system. This is the first time it has been touched. I did the Chariot Performance Billet Head and there ultra high flow w/p impeller upgrade kit. I also bought a new OEM clutch cover gasket, kick start seal, w/p seal, w/p bearing and the coolant transfer tube o-ring. Before digging into it I completely flushed the coolant system a couple of times. So I got it all back together and refilled it with Engine Ice coolant. I started it and let it idle until it completely warmed up (hand touch on the cylinders) and added coolant if needed in both the rad and overflow bottle and checked for leaks and everything was fine. FAST FORWARD: Today, I took my banshee to work with me today and after I got done work I decided to take it for a rip around the sand quarry I work at and after a few minutes of riding It was acting as if it was over heating but, It didn’t boil over and spit out the overflow hose it just felt hotter then normal. So, I took my infrared thermometer and checked both cylinders and it was reading 145* f. Before I did the billet head and water pump upgrade it never did this. The temperature outside today was in the mid 70’s with low humidity. Now is it possible that riding in the sand could of made it run a little hotter than normal? I have ridden here many of times before having this problem and it’s never did this before. SORRY for the long post just wanted to explain exactly what happened. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keno Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 145*f isn't hot. You're fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniktheboss Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 When the bikes cold take the radiator cap off and start the bike, if it starts overfilling you’re headgasket is bad. I had that happen on mine it was spitting coolant out of overfill, but ran perfect. Then when taking pipes off there was coolant and I found out head gasket is bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chukkinsod Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 Sounds to me like you have an air pocket in your coolant system.....with the cap off pick up the front end and you will hear it burp.. add a little coolant and rip it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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