overheating

[robertallen]

you guys keep talking about overheating rx1 i just got a 03 rx1 er when i run it in my shop that is 70 deg it will run about a 1/2 hr before the hot light comes on, i mainly trail ride i dont want a overheating sled do all theise sleds overheat???

 

[Gilbey]

It should not be an issue whatsoever. Just make sure you're getting a little snow to your fins.

 

[robertallen]

check it out

 

[FAMILYMAN]

Nice looking rx1. I always like the silver.

 

[rx1mtn]

Read some of the post on this site. There is a LOT of overheating problems with the RX1. Just install a rear heat exchanger.

 

[JDMCRX]

Welcome to my world.

Check my site out some updates soon sled is home.

Josh

 

[Len Todd]

I have about 7K miles on my 04 RX-1ER. The light has momentarily come on once in very hard packed snow at very high speed for a very long time. No mods except for a temp indicator. I do watch it closely. If you ride in snow, you will be fine. Long runs on Ice and it may overheat. Last I knew, we had not changed the name to icemobiles, even though some may think that they are.

 

[flyin-lowe]

My 04 Warrior has never had the light come on. Some people have also told me to check your antifreeze and make sure it is 50/50. It comes 100% from the factory and will run a little warmer then a 50/50 mix. Mine is still 100% antifreeze and I haven't over heated. I am planning on adding some water before I ride this year.

 

[JDMCRX]

All depends were you ride. You have to remeber this motor has 4 cylinder, cams,timing chain, revs to 11,000 rpm. 2 strokes do not produce near half the heat.

the stock cooling system is to little.

Im working on the apex side rad bolt in for these sleds ill have a update soon

Josh

 

[black john]

over heating

i have never had a problem and i run long run,s 30 + miles with lttle snow at high speed 100 mph +. but if it looks like theres a lack of cooling and lube snow i just put one ice skracher down. last sprimg on one ride we must have ran over 75 miles on bare ice with no cooling or slider isues.

 

[JDMCRX]

John your lucky lol. I was in ottawa it was -50 and on the lake i had no probs but when we got down to lower speeds and i would stop the sled would get soo heat soaked. all of the 3 rx-1s.

Twice were i pulled up to spank some 2 strokes and when i went to take off bang sled bogged out and temps were out to lunch.

im going to try this new rad idea and see if it works out.

Josh

 

[robertallen]

were can i get some

 

[Skydog]

Just install a rear heat exchanger