Icebear Maximus - Who has fixed the overheating and how? By miser (Read 293 times)

[miser]

Need some help with the Icebear Maximus/Tornado/Magnum, etc overheating. 

Many have had this problem. In fact, I am learning that this is the reason they were discontinued. 

My question is, HOW DID YOU FIX IT? Water pump, burping, thermostat... what did it take to completely fix the issue. 

I am mechanically inclined and will give the repair a shot. I would rather not guess what the problem is. 

Many thanks!

[classacted]

I'm sure you checked those obvious things you mentioned. remember, coolant is supposed to be changed periodically and blockage can take place if it isn't.
timing, carbon buildup and rpm's are other possible causes to be considered.

[miser]

This is a new trike. 

I heard from Icebear that when the fan turns on, indicated with a red light on the dash board, it throws a code to the EFI that basically puts the engine in a limp mode. The way to fix is to get rid of the EFI (and the worthless computer inside the EFI) and covert it to a carb. engine. 

[classacted]

wow. I like icebear vehicles, but to have fuel injection and computer for something that is supposed to be fun (you don't need to drive it to work for a paycheck), makes no sense at all to me.
if that was mine, I would definitely have what you suggest in mind. fuel injection may deliver a little more performance, but the bad outweighs the good from MY point of view. vehicles NOW are designed to NAG at the owner. if you decide to keep the fuel injection, every time it gives you a problem you will ask yourself, 'why didn't I ditch that crap?'

I rigged a toggle switch to my brother-in-laws motorcycle straight to the battery because IT overheats and sometimes the fan doesn't turn on. it's been two years now and he continues to use it this way. this type of solution may or may not get you by.

[miser]

Appreciate your reply. 

I am working on acquiring the parts to do the conversion from EFI to carb. 

I spoke with Icebear and she told me what I needed, however, a very knowledgeable dealer told me that I need to update the module. Not sure if he meant the EFI module or the CDI. He also mentioned that there are none in stock at Icebear. I am currently waiting for his reply to clarify.