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Prairie 650 overheating problems

Old Aug 29, 2001 | 01:00 PM
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Last weekend we went to a 100 mile ride and after 75 miles the 3 Prairies that were on the trip started overheating. In the ride we had 13 other people with different types of ATVs and none of them had problems.

Has anyone experience this problem...?

We stop twice to wash the radiators but the problem persisted, we have them at the dealer but they have no clue of what could have cause the problem, water and oil levels are fine.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2001 | 02:11 PM
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After 200 miles and riding on some very hot day's I havent had a over heating problem on my 650.



 
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Old Aug 29, 2001 | 02:55 PM
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I pound the living Cra* out of mine on some very hot days and although the fan seems to run alot my overheat warning light has never even blinked.....
At what elevation were you running these units.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2001 | 04:48 PM
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Ive heard this product works but hav'nt tried it myself but will soon. Good luck.

http://www.redlineoil.com/products.htm
 
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Old Aug 29, 2001 | 06:00 PM
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We rode at almost sea level and the day was hot, the interesting thing is that only the Kawies had this problem, and the 3 at the same time
 
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Old Aug 29, 2001 | 06:53 PM
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Drove for 60 miles (95F.) at 300ft. above sea level, partly slow technical driving and some high speed bush roads, with an hour play time in a gravel pit for hill climbing. Very dusty conditions, did not experienced any overheating......MJSTX
 
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Old Aug 29, 2001 | 07:22 PM
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Hmmmmm! Something sounds fishy here. BTW I see you have a 500 wolverine, how does it run? I mean compared to the others you own.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2001 | 09:07 PM
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I was curious on your 500 wolverine, did you get the kit from Four Stroke Tech? and what size carb are you running and if its the stock size what size main and pilot jets are running? I have a one from 4 stroke tech and can't seem to get it to run right, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2001 | 09:52 PM
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maybe the carbs are adjusted for a lean cruise. did they all come from the same dealer? just taking a shot in the dark.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2001 | 09:55 PM
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Now that you mention it this does sound like a load of BS.
Why do people have to make bogus posts? Its a huge waste of everyones time!!!!
 
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