2005 Brute Force Running Hot?????

[NYSGSP]

My 2005 650 Brute Force Is Running Hot The Fan Is On 75 Percent Of The Time
Is That Normal?
My Hot Light Was Flashing The Other Day
When It Is Flashing Does That Mean "shut Down Now"

Or Does It Come On Solid When Its Time To Shut Down The Motor?
Thanks For Your Help
John

[Ajmboy]

Originally Posted by NYSGSP

My 2005 650 Brute Force Is Running Hot The Fan Is On 75 Percent Of The Time
Is That Normal?
My Hot Light Was Flashing The Other Day
When It Is Flashing Does That Mean "shut Down Now"

Or Does It Come On Solid When Its Time To Shut Down The Motor?
Thanks For Your Help
John

It is the hot time of the year, but that thing shoudl be able to stay at operating temparature and not have teh fan come on 75% of the time.

That's a Four-stroke, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four-valve? I woudl check the coolant condition and level. also the oil level. Oil and coolant are what keep that thing running cool. Maybe it's time for a coolant flush?

[mywifeknowseverythin]

Also,,,You may want to Take the Radiator off and spray water through the fins until the water is clear on the other side.....Plugged Fins will make it run hot too......After that,,,,Make sure that the Fins are Straight.....Reinstall it,,,,add Coolant and Fire it up....Keep the Cap Popped and make sure you have circulation in the Radiator....If you dont.....You may have a Bad Impeller on your Pump...

Disclaimer......Im going off my Knowledge of my 23 yr old 2 Stroke....Technology might have changed....

[NYSGSP]

Thanks For The Help
I Cleaned The Radiator
And She Is Not Over Heating Now
I Will Be Cleaning The Radiator Every Time I Ride In Mud Or Lots Of Dust
Thanks Again

[mywifeknowseverythin]

Right on!!!! Glad that took care of it!!!

[downfour47304]

switch over to enigine ice also will help it run a little cooler also.. its kinda pricey but worth the money