I just bought a new 2000 banshee and when I ride for awhile anti-freeze drips on the right side pipe from what appears to be an over flow tube but it isn't hot. Is this normal? It also seems like a dumb place to put an over flow tube.

 

Take the grill off the radiator. Take the cap off and make sure that there isn't any black rubber pieces keeping the cap from sealing the radiator. Clean off the cap really well and top it off. It shouldn't leak anymore unless you really are running hot.

 

Take the grill off the radiator. Take the cap off and make sure that there isn't any black rubber pieces keeping the cap from sealing the radiator. Clean off the cap really well and top it off. It shouldn't leak anymore unless you really are running hot.

 

Are you riding up steep hills? If so you are creating air pockets in the coolant lines which will leak out when exposed to different pressure. Relocate the resevoir to the front of the quad just behind the front bumper and between the A-arms. I had this problem the first time I went to the dunes. I thought I was overheating but when I relocated the resevoir, no more problems.

Chad

 

DunePilot858
What are the rubber particals from?
I have a 98 Banshee that has little black floties in the coolant. Thay appear to be rubber-like. I drained the coolent and replaced it with new and thay came back. At first I thaught I blew the head gasket but the compression is ok and no bubles in the radiator when it's running. Power and plugs are fine. Thanks for any input.

 

Relocating may cure the problem, but remember, the stock banshees rad is on the small side and while I cant say the new super flows from Toomey and Pro Design ARE better, I do have one here now waiting to be put on, and cant see how in the work you will overheat one of these babies!
-Nate
98 Banhsee loaded with goodies from Toomey, Pro Design, Keihin, K&N, Cascade, And lots more, plus tons of chrome shinny stuff!

 

I guess I should clear up any confusion from my last post. NO, relocating the overflow will not cure overheating problems. YES, it will cure the problem of air pockets forming in the lines and pushing fluid out the overflow. If its an overheating problem then this procedure is useless. Hope I didn't confuse anyone.

Chad