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Old Syko
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Re: 4-Wheelers

Post by Old Syko » Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:19 am

The combination of too much heat and alcohol in our fuel is the major cause and yes it was a common problem with the Sportsman up until a couple years ago when they added a heat shield behind the tank. The OEM shield that was added to the newer models can be added to the older models but a lot of guys are wrapping the header to prevent heat transfer. Yes they are a pain to wrap but this eliminates heat in that area altogether. With real gasoline we wouldn't have these problems.
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Re: 4-Wheelers

Post by markiver54 » Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:34 am

Old Syko wrote:
Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:19 am
The combination of too much heat and alcohol in our fuel is the major cause and yes it was a common problem with the Sportsman up until a couple years ago when they added a heat shield behind the tank. The OEM shield that was added to the newer models can be added to the older models but a lot of guys are wrapping the header to prevent heat transfer. Yes they are a pain to wrap but this eliminates heat in that area altogether. With real gasoline we wouldn't have these problems.
Ya got that right OS! This Ethanol crap eventually destroys all motors, especially small ones. :x
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Re: 4-Wheelers

Post by BigAl52 » Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:55 am

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Sorry to hear that about the injury and surgery. I wish you the best with that. Hope for a speedy full recovery.
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Re: 4-Wheelers

Post by markiver54 » Tue Jun 18, 2019 12:06 pm

Thank you for your thoughts Al!!!
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