grizz overheating

yamadoo · 08-17-2008, 10:43 PM

I have an 08 700 grizz and she overheats all the time. Am I the only one? Cause that would be my luck!
What to do!

sumx54 · 08-17-2008, 11:04 PM

Your rad can look clean at a glance but try putting a flashlight in behind the radiator and make sure its really clean. I'm sure you checked the levels but thought I'd mention that too. On really hot days like we have had, its a good idea to run the machine with the side panels off to expel the heat a little better. There is also an after market anti-freeze out that is supposed to help.Good luck

Summiteer · 08-17-2008, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by sumx54

Your rad can look clean at a glance but try putting a flashlight in behind the radiator and make sure its really clean. I'm sure you checked the levels but thought I'd mention that too. On really hot days like we have had, its a good idea to run the machine with the side panels off to expel the heat a little better. There is also an after market anti-freeze out that is supposed to help.Good luck

According to the scientific minds on daily planet, none of that additive stuff (water wetter etc) helps cooling. The only thing the antifreeze does is raise the boiling temp.

sumx54 · 08-17-2008, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by Summiteer

According to the scientific minds on daily planet, none of that additive stuff (water wetter etc) helps cooling. The only thing the antifreeze does is raise the boiling temp.

Thats exactly what I thought too. The red headed step child tried selling me on the fancy anti-freeze and I didn't bite. The only good that does is saves a mess on the ground, not your engine. IMO

catmando · 08-17-2008, 11:34 PM

I vote........double check the rad with a flashlight!!
Its unusuall for the grizz!
catmando!

Murminator · 08-18-2008, 10:12 AM

Yup rads plugged

yamadoo · 08-18-2008, 09:46 PM

i have washed the rad as much as i can. it is hard to get to for one but i think i have done it. i heard of this after market rad do you think it will work or should i make a pump to take along on trips?

catmando · 08-18-2008, 10:43 PM

I find that most guys wash them out to quickly,when your washing your quad soak it good and run the water through it as best you can doing this several times over the 15 or twenty minutes it takes to wash it.Everyone tell me the brute force I ride has a overheating problem,well I do this little procedure everytime I ride it and I still have never seen the overheat light !
catmando!

medler · 08-21-2008, 10:53 PM

Is the electric fan working??? What grade of oil are you using? My light has never turned on,,1100k onit now

4byrookie · 08-22-2008, 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by yamadoo

i have washed the rad as much as i can. it is hard to get to for one but i think i have done it. i heard of this after market rad do you think it will work or should i make a pump to take along on trips?

The Highlifter triple core rad is definitaly the best way to go. Even plugged with mud they are very hard to overheat. I have one on order for my Brute as I spend at least half an hour or more just on the rad and it seems to overheat within 2-3 hours riding in muddy conditions. Pumps are always a good investment as well as long as there is somewhere to use semi clean water on your trail.

rmk700 · 08-22-2008, 07:10 AM

I have the same problem with my grizzly too. I clean the rad out the best i can without taking the grill off and it's been overheating the last few times i've been riding. It takes the fun out of riding if you have to worry about overheating if you play in the mud. I have ordered one of the Highlifter rads that mount on the rack and i'm sure i won't have anymore problems once that's installed.

EASYMONEY · 08-22-2008, 09:41 PM

Same thing happened to me the other day and it was a very dirty rad. Lesson learned, clean the machine after evry use so the mud doesn't harden up.

08-17-2008, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
yamadoo Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: spruce grove Posts: 46 Casino Cash: $61150 Thanks: 29 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts No Classified Ratings	grizz overheating I have an 08 700 grizz and she overheats all the time. Am I the only one? Cause that would be my luck! What to do! __________________ duramax phazer rhino grizzly cruiser fifth wheel renegade x

08-17-2008, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
sumx54 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rocky Posts: 2,444 Casino Cash: $1938370 Thanks: 966 Thanked 1,236 Times in 748 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: grizz overheating Your rad can look clean at a glance but try putting a flashlight in behind the radiator and make sure its really clean. I'm sure you checked the levels but thought I'd mention that too. On really hot days like we have had, its a good idea to run the machine with the side panels off to expel the heat a little better. There is also an after market anti-freeze out that is supposed to help.Good luck __________________ http://www.AbsoluteAdventure.ca ATV Rentals and Guiding Services 08 Can-Am 800 (not stock)

08-17-2008, 11:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Summiteer Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Whitecourt, Ab Posts: 2,395 Casino Cash: $259560 Thanks: 147 Thanked 1,166 Times in 705 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: grizz overheating Originally Posted by sumx54 Your rad can look clean at a glance but try putting a flashlight in behind the radiator and make sure its really clean. I'm sure you checked the levels but thought I'd mention that too. On really hot days like we have had, its a good idea to run the machine with the side panels off to expel the heat a little better. There is also an after market anti-freeze out that is supposed to help.Good luck According to the scientific minds on daily planet, none of that additive stuff (water wetter etc) helps cooling. The only thing the antifreeze does is raise the boiling temp. __________________ Regards, mitch '06 800 Summit '05 400 Outlander http://www.whitecourttrailblazers.ca

08-17-2008, 11:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
sumx54 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rocky Posts: 2,444 Casino Cash: $1938370 Thanks: 966 Thanked 1,236 Times in 748 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: grizz overheating Originally Posted by Summiteer According to the scientific minds on daily planet, none of that additive stuff (water wetter etc) helps cooling. The only thing the antifreeze does is raise the boiling temp. Thats exactly what I thought too. The red headed step child tried selling me on the fancy anti-freeze and I didn't bite. The only good that does is saves a mess on the ground, not your engine. IMO __________________ http://www.AbsoluteAdventure.ca ATV Rentals and Guiding Services 08 Can-Am 800 (not stock)

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catmando Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 3,634 Casino Cash: $1420831 Thanks: 1,165 Thanked 1,206 Times in 710 Posts Classified Rating: 100% (1)	Re: grizz overheating I vote........double check the rad with a flashlight!! Its unusuall for the grizz! catmando! __________________ 05 900 Kingcat 08 110 Giovanni Mini Hummer 06 Arctic Cat M5 05 Kawasaki 650 Brute 96 Polaris Scrambler 400 Arctic Cat in The Snow/Confused in the Mudd Member Of Team Slim

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08-18-2008, 10:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Murminator Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Edmonton Posts: 2,443 Casino Cash: $1638425 Thanks: 369 Thanked 845 Times in 544 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: grizz overheating Yup rads plugged __________________ Murray If my wife asks.....It cost about 20 bucks Don't be offended......I hate everyone equally Member of Team Slim Remember ride it.....don't worship it

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yamadoo Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: spruce grove Posts: 46 Casino Cash: $61150 Thanks: 29 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: grizz overheating i have washed the rad as much as i can. it is hard to get to for one but i think i have done it. i heard of this after market rad do you think it will work or should i make a pump to take along on trips? __________________ duramax phazer rhino grizzly cruiser fifth wheel renegade x

08-18-2008, 10:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
catmando Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 3,634 Casino Cash: $1420831 Thanks: 1,165 Thanked 1,206 Times in 710 Posts Classified Rating: 100% (1)	Re: grizz overheating I find that most guys wash them out to quickly,when your washing your quad soak it good and run the water through it as best you can doing this several times over the 15 or twenty minutes it takes to wash it.Everyone tell me the brute force I ride has a overheating problem,well I do this little procedure everytime I ride it and I still have never seen the overheat light ! catmando! __________________ 05 900 Kingcat 08 110 Giovanni Mini Hummer 06 Arctic Cat M5 05 Kawasaki 650 Brute 96 Polaris Scrambler 400 Arctic Cat in The Snow/Confused in the Mudd Member Of Team Slim

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medler Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Airdrie ,Alberta Posts: 1,258 Casino Cash: $692687 Thanks: 381 Thanked 607 Times in 404 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: grizz overheating Is the electric fan working??? What grade of oil are you using? My light has never turned on,,1100k onit now __________________ 2007 ,700 Camo Grizzly 26'' mudlites ,Full alluminum skid plates Two brothers pipe, ,K&N air filter,,Yamaha brush Guards. 2008 Chevy 2500 H.D. 6L Crew Cab 4x4. 2006 Dutchmen 24'Travel Trailer

08-22-2008, 12:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
4byrookie Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Leduc Posts: 198 Casino Cash: $292371 Thanks: 92 Thanked 51 Times in 42 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: grizz overheating Originally Posted by yamadoo i have washed the rad as much as i can. it is hard to get to for one but i think i have done it. i heard of this after market rad do you think it will work or should i make a pump to take along on trips? The Highlifter triple core rad is definitaly the best way to go. Even plugged with mud they are very hard to overheat. I have one on order for my Brute as I spend at least half an hour or more just on the rad and it seems to overheat within 2-3 hours riding in muddy conditions. Pumps are always a good investment as well as long as there is somewhere to use semi clean water on your trail. __________________ 08 750 Brute Force Aluminum skids 28" Zillas on ITP SS212s Custom Snorkels, Hmf Swamp Series Highlifter triple core rad in stock location Marron Primary Spring, custom shift knob Power Commander III, 1.5" lift PA special temp guage

08-22-2008, 07:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
rmk700 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 102 Casino Cash: $2676002 Thanks: 43 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: grizz overheating I have the same problem with my grizzly too. I clean the rad out the best i can without taking the grill off and it's been overheating the last few times i've been riding. It takes the fun out of riding if you have to worry about overheating if you play in the mud. I have ordered one of the Highlifter rads that mount on the rack and i'm sure i won't have anymore problems once that's installed. __________________ 99 RMK 700 08 GRIZZLY 700 LE ,26"xtr's, dalton clutch kit, highlifter rad,front brush guard,snorkled, k&n filter, swamp series pipe, optimizer

08-22-2008, 09:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
EASYMONEY Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: BEAUMONT,ALBERTA Posts: 3 Casino Cash: $34800 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: grizz overheating Same thing happened to me the other day and it was a very dirty rad. Lesson learned, clean the machine after evry use so the mud doesn't harden up.

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