04 Suzuki Vinson 500

[Suzuki Twins]

Has anyone had problems with their bike over-heating?  There is plenty of fluid in the radiator. It will ride for a long time, then it will start over heating and I need to shut off the bike and let the fan run for a little bit.  Does anyone know the problem?

[Bleedsblue]

You need to clean the radiator out better. Very common in any of the 500cc or bigger ATVs, all it takes is a few fins clogged up with mud and it will overheat.

Bill

[300 quadrunner]

my buddy has the same problem with his bike, but normally not til about 6 hrs of straight riding through mud, man i am gunna get one wen i get eh money, nice riding bikes

[Da_Mtg_Man]

You need to clean the radiator out better. Very common in any of the 500cc or bigger ATVs, all it takes is a few fins clogged up with mud and it will overheat.

Bill

That is the problem fo sho.

[Suzuki Twins]

thanks guys.. i've already cleaned the radiator pretty good, i guess i'll try to clean it more

[Da_Mtg_Man]

Take some greased lightning and soak it real good (front and back) let it sit for 10 min and then spray it out thoroughly. You should be good to go.

[Bleedsblue]

Also an area that gets really clogged up is where the fan and shroud sit against the radiator. Mud sits back there and is really hard to wash out.

Bill