has anyone built their own cooking fan system? I’ve been kicking the idea around for a while now and think I’m gonna squeeze the trigger. I basically want to just build a set to test, then after I get some miles on them and work any bugs out, I’ll build a better set and Powdercoat them. If anyone has done this, what fans did you use? How well did they stand up to water?

I’m looking at 4 inch fans that only cost about 60 bucks. They will be going inside a steel housing that I will tig weld, then powdercoat In the barn. Originally I was thinking of going with a cylinder shaped housing, but I might try diamond shaped depending on the size and appearance once I get the shell fabricated and mounted. Also looking to make them quick connect so cleaning my engine fins is easier.

Any advice is welcome. Hopefully I’ll have a good final product to post back with.

Wow I wouldn’t expect computer fans to hold up very well to moisture but whatever works. I’m by no means looking to make a business out of this, just want to build my own system for my bike and the ol’s.

I was actually planning on using 240 cfm fans. As far as triggering them goes, I just want a simple toggle switch as I will only need them when riding in the city on hot days. When it’s 80 or higher it only takes about 2-3 minutes to hit 300 which is where I shut it down. I don’t know the amperage they draw but finding out is definitely on my to do list. I’m not too worried about the stator because I’m not gonna but fans that draw a lot of current. As I’m sure you know they draw much higher current when first starting than they do while they’re running.

I appreciate the advice but I’m looking forward to creating my own system.