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Reconomizer · 11-06-2011, 10:33 PM

Hey! Another question for y'all. I just now remembered a small little scenario that happened to my Recon while my buddy was riding the snot out of it, he likes to do that, at Uwharrie. Well, we had been riding for about an hour or so when we found some new trails that weren't marked off or anything. I'm guessing they just made them. But anyhow we got down there and were tearing it up and he stopped and wanted to race me while i was on my xr80 (trail bike). So we both take off and I can tell he's mashing the throttle and over revving a little and the atv just stalls. He tries cranking it up again and it starts, but once he gets on the gas at all it stalled. So we waited a little for it to cool down and it started right back up and ran fine and we didn't have any more problems at all that day and I've had no problems as well. Is this just a limit switch for the heat of the motor or what? Could this of damaged the fourwheeler? I know it wasn't good for it, I know that much. Thanks goodness he's getting his own fourwheeler pretty soon...

pls1911 · 04-01-2012, 10:03 PM

I can't help with yoru problem, but the best you can do is to be certain all cooling components are clean anf operating freely.
The second (maybe the first priority) is to have the best lubricant possible in the machine....Rotella T3 15-40 at a minimum, Rotella T6 synthetic 10-40 or Mobile 1 5-40 is much better still. It's the real deal, as you machine will run smoother and cooler and cleaner in about any environment.

As to your bigger problem... he's YOUR buddy!

I'd think maturity would dictate older riders would take care of borrowed other people's gear, but I found the hard way that perhaps that doesn't apply to riding 4 wheelers... they want to run the poop out of everything...keep 'em off your machine ... they can go tear up their own...

lockburner2000 · 04-01-2012, 10:06 PM

Keep your buddy off and i think it will be ok!! LOL

robert carter · 04-01-2012, 11:58 PM

I let no one on my bike period for this exact reason. He may be your buddy but that straight disrespect tryn to tear your bike up. I'm pretty short tempered when it comes to stuff like this and I probably would have got into a fight with this person. Best bet keep idiots off your stuff that your worked hard to pay for.

Kipes · 04-02-2012, 12:52 AM

That what I call a buddy, at least he will help ya pay for it.

Kipes · 04-02-2012, 12:55 AM

Could have been vapor locked, crack the gas cap to let air into it next time it happens.

Andamo · 04-02-2012, 07:10 AM

I'm thinking vapor lock also. It just built up so much heat it couldn't get rid of it fast enough and possibly got the carb hot.
He may be your buddy, but he sure doesn't know how to respect other peoples property.

11-06-2011, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Reconomizer Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 11	Overheated? Hey! Another question for y'all. I just now remembered a small little scenario that happened to my Recon while my buddy was riding the snot out of it, he likes to do that, at Uwharrie. Well, we had been riding for about an hour or so when we found some new trails that weren't marked off or anything. I'm guessing they just made them. But anyhow we got down there and were tearing it up and he stopped and wanted to race me while i was on my xr80 (trail bike). So we both take off and I can tell he's mashing the throttle and over revving a little and the atv just stalls. He tries cranking it up again and it starts, but once he gets on the gas at all it stalled. So we waited a little for it to cool down and it started right back up and ran fine and we didn't have any more problems at all that day and I've had no problems as well. Is this just a limit switch for the heat of the motor or what? Could this of damaged the fourwheeler? I know it wasn't good for it, I know that much. Thanks goodness he's getting his own fourwheeler pretty soon... __________________ 2002 Honda Recon ES. Aluminum chrome wheels/ ITP Mudders.

04-01-2012, 10:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
pls1911 Honda Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 101	I can't help with yoru problem, but the best you can do is to be certain all cooling components are clean anf operating freely. The second (maybe the first priority) is to have the best lubricant possible in the machine....Rotella T3 15-40 at a minimum, Rotella T6 synthetic 10-40 or Mobile 1 5-40 is much better still. It's the real deal, as you machine will run smoother and cooler and cleaner in about any environment. As to your bigger problem... he's YOUR buddy! I'd think maturity would dictate older riders would take care of borrowed other people's gear, but I found the hard way that perhaps that doesn't apply to riding 4 wheelers... they want to run the poop out of everything...keep 'em off your machine ... they can go tear up their own... __________________ Paul ------------- 2012 foreman (2) es, power steering Stock wheels and tires 26x10x12 B-Horns when stock tires are replaced Warn xt2500 winch (1) w/Warn mounts Warn 54" snow plow, w/Warn mounts Three different silencers for stock exhaust under $20 (why pay $150 for silent rider?) 1963 Sportster, '55 K Frame. Metal work, good wrench, engineer.

04-01-2012, 10:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
lockburner2000 Honda Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bruce WI Posts: 161	Keep your buddy off and i think it will be ok!! LOL __________________ 09 Rubicon Black 3700 Miles Legend Air Shocks Rear Kimpex rear box Fender Protectors With foot pegs For Wife 84 200es Big Red-- Best running rig i own 2010 Yamaha Vector GT 3600 Miles 2012 Yamaha Vector LTX 156 miles Wifes

04-01-2012, 11:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
robert carter Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: south east tx Posts: 660	I let no one on my bike period for this exact reason. He may be your buddy but that straight disrespect tryn to tear your bike up. I'm pretty short tempered when it comes to stuff like this and I probably would have got into a fight with this person. Best bet keep idiots off your stuff that your worked hard to pay for. __________________ The Beast Camo 2011 foreman s 500 35% Extreme Gear Reduction 29.5 Outlaws s/w combo Hmf utility K&N performance filter Viper Max 3500 winch 2 in custom snorkel 2 inch ssatv lift Jetted Extended and snorked vent lines Rich450es pvc storage tube custom camo Rear storage pack camo Carb overflow catch can mod 2inch spacers Hids Sspeckerwood 3rd headlight mod Audiopipe custom camo Robertcarterknives.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/76334310@N07/

04-02-2012, 12:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 2,597	That what I call a buddy, at least he will help ya pay for it. __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Garmin Legend gps Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

04-02-2012, 12:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 2,597	Could have been vapor locked, crack the gas cap to let air into it next time it happens. __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Garmin Legend gps Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

04-02-2012, 07:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Andamo Honda Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sarver, PA Posts: 122	I'm thinking vapor lock also. It just built up so much heat it couldn't get rid of it fast enough and possibly got the carb hot. He may be your buddy, but he sure doesn't know how to respect other peoples property.

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