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over heat?

Postby extreme atv rider » Tue Mar 07, 2006 3:51 pm

i've watched all the videos and seen almost all the pics so i guess yall don't play in much mud but when you do play in mud do you have any problems with sportsman over heating? i ask because all i play in is mud deep mostly and the polaris is the ony atv with the rad mounted real low.
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Postby Ken » Tue Mar 07, 2006 3:57 pm

I've heard about it.....I've also RECENTLY, experienced snow causing overheating...

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Postby extreme atv rider » Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:00 pm

the only snow we get here in southern maryland is gone an hour after it falls. if we're lucky it might stay for half day.
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Postby Ken » Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:26 pm

Bummer...snow is fun.


But my point is....if Snow can do it...I would imagine mud could too. I'm definitely going to be a little more conscious of snow blockage.....especially considering in the snow...you're GUNNED, the whole time.
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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:28 pm

Maybe a de-icer on the leading edge would help..... :)

Actually, turn the fan around and add heat.....lol.
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Postby MrPolaris » Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:30 pm

When this happened to kens I took a look and it appeared that the snow had packed itself right against his radiator, where mine and Larrys had a protective screen set off the front of the radiator a little bit. this kept air flow around the radiator on ourws when pushing snow like this as opposed to kens whose did not have this.
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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:49 pm

POS Polaris..... I'm getting a Honda. lmao.....

BTW - Just looked at the pix. Nice new truck F_P_M. :)
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Postby oldtrucks » Tue Mar 07, 2006 6:27 pm

Mr. Miyagi wrote:POS Polaris..... I'm getting a Honda. lmao.....
Just get yourself a 12 Volt Barbie Jeep, why spend the money on something you won't ride anyway :lol:

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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Tue Mar 07, 2006 7:26 pm

Just get yourself a 12 Volt Barbie Jeep
No thanks bro..... I'll stick with the two GI joe jeeps I own. :)
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Postby BearCat » Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:05 pm

BearCat...you know what I want?
One 12v Barbie jeep with Miyagi at the controls..I'm on it Trucks. LOL

As far as overheating I think the 04 and 05 sportsmans have the rad mounted higher and further behind the front brushgard, As "F-P-M" stated the rad is a "better" position than on the older Sportsmans. Not to say it isn't going to be free of any BS but now its not any worse than any other machine. If your looking to buy a newer machine dont let this sway your decision.

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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:06 pm

One 12v Barbie jeep with Miyagi at the controls..I'm on it Trucks. LOL
Doesn't matter what I'm riding, put me in the pink corvette.... I'll still be in front...... lmao :)
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Postby BearCat » Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:11 pm

...In Front?...As in...receiving? Muahahahaha!!!

Anyhow WTF is this picture all about Miyagi??? Is that Trucks in the background trying not to laugh??? LOL

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Postby MrPolaris » Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:57 am

this is a very appropiate picture as you can see this is Terrys Saggy boob picture. . .

this is another classic work of art though
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Postby Ken » Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:42 am

Dude....You've missed your calling....my client is wondering why I am laughing at "work".
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Postby MrBill » Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:43 am

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