papa_smurf49319 Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Ok i have a freshly rebuilt engine from last season, runs great when its cold but after about 15 mins on a hot day it seems like it overheats, sounds different but still has power. I replaced the water impeller with a pro design one to try to cure the problem. I also pulled the top end apart and everything still looks good. I cleaned the radiator it was pretty dirty, and drained all the coolant and put straight water back in. Also i have a ricky stator that was set at +4 i retarted that back down to 0. I guess the next step i will be taking is to install a temp gauge, but until this weekend does anybody have any other ideas. Im starting to think that this is just the way it is going to sound when it is hot. Oh also the plugs look great and it has a brand new coil and cdi box is three years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animalman294 Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 How does it sound different.................? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 is it overflowing? If it is not overflowing or gurgling when you shut it down then it is probably not overheating. If it is you need to use a coolant of some sort and not just hot water. What most do not understand is that antifreeze also helps raise the boiling point of water, therefore keep it from overheating too soon. ditto... the 1st thing you need to do is check temp's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa_smurf49319 Posted June 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Before i ripped it apart and retarded the timing it did spit coolant. It did not spit coolant today, but yea i understand that about the coolant i just had water on hand. I just dont know how much of a cooling difference that whould make. Its hard to explain the sound but its kind of a almost like a exhuast leaking sound but not quite like that, i dont know i can explain it without being able to make the sound with my voice. Also whould to much oil in the gas cause overheating. I guess the next step is to install a temp gauge i will do a search on here and see what everyone else is doing, but if any of you have a quick suggestion i would be willing to hear it. What do banshees normally run at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Before i ripped it apart and retarded the timing it did spit coolant. It did not spit coolant today, but yea i understand that about the coolant i just had water on hand. I just dont know how much of a cooling difference that whould make. Its hard to explain the sound but its kind of a almost like a exhuast leaking sound but not quite like that, i dont know i can explain it without being able to make the sound with my voice. Also whould to much oil in the gas cause overheating. I guess the next step is to install a temp gauge i will do a search on here and see what everyone else is doing, but if any of you have a quick suggestion i would be willing to hear it. What do banshees normally run at? coolant won't make that much of a temp diff ,just the boiling point raises (as does the psi,from the cap).... they have air flow issues if your moving pretty good (& not behind alot of other bikes ,making heat), 160-180... doing doughnuts or slow trails it'll jump to 220 verry quick... the best thing is A temp gun (the prices have come way down) but just go to the local hardware store & get A T put it in the line from head output back to rad hose & put your choice of gauges w/ mech sender on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96_banshee_96 Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Just curious what does a leaking exhaust sound like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 cody, where do you live, what temps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa_smurf49319 Posted June 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Does your banshee sound much different after it is thouroly warmed like after 15 mins of riding? Also would putting on a billet head with stock size domes put a bandaid over the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Does your banshee sound much different after it is thouroly warmed like after 15 mins of riding? Also would putting on a billet head with stock size domes put a bandaid over the problem? I don't think it helps but maybe 5*, not worth the $ in imo for cooling purposes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxMeltIcexX Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Are the lines very high pressure?? you cant squeeze them? Also can you feel the cylinders without burnign yourself like an exhaust pipe? The cylinders should not be so hot that its uncomfortable to reach down and feel them every once ina while. Piece of mind for me when im riding around, expecially when your just getting jetted. Keep us updated. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa_smurf49319 Posted June 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Went and bought a mecahincal automotive temp gauge going to try to hook it up tommorow and clamp it to my handelbars somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Went and bought a mecahincal automotive temp gauge going to try to hook it up tommorow and clamp it to my handelbars somehow. I bought A chrome, 1 gauge holder & put in the top middle screw to the rad. cover... just used 1 screw hole & made a gasket to keep it from scratching my cover & bent the holder closer to A 45* than 90* to see it better I think it looks good? if you got one w/ a light or Any holes seal them dust gets inside & sticks to the inside of the glass :: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa_smurf49319 Posted June 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Well i went and bought my gauge and installed it today. I did exactly as you guys said and stuck it three inches away from the head on the top radiator hose. I got a tee and put it inline. It works awesome, when i am crusing at a pretty good speed it runs about 170 - 185 but as soon as i start to putt around or slow down it heats up pretty quick, it heated up to 230 like nothing. At first when i start it i can let it idle forever and it wont overheat but as soon as you ride it for awhile and then slow down and putt is when it gets hot. I also lowered my jet size i had a 210 in it and lowered it to a 200, now my plugs are tan. My buddy has a stock 95 that he just bought from my cousin who bought it brand new and only rode it maybe 10 times ever, well we raced down the rode and he beat me. So i knew something was wrong, i went down to the 200 and that helped alot, also i put 50/50 coolant in it. I just wish i knew why it heats up so fast? is this normal? it was about 85 degrees here today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopczynski Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Well, try some coolant additive now and let us know what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa_smurf49319 Posted June 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Does that sound about normal though as far as heating wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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