Engine Cooling Test Data
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Florida
I have been using the LeNale engine cooling fan for a few years now. I installed it because of PGR missions. I also have the HD premium oil cooler, no fan on it.
Before the fan the engine would go into heat mode and would stagger. ... ... .... Haven't had any stuttering or staggering since.
Thanks for the write up.
Before the fan the engine would go into heat mode and would stagger. ... ... .... Haven't had any stuttering or staggering since.
Thanks for the write up.
Can anyone tell me what year H.D. implemented the Heat Mode where the back cylinder shuts down and basically pumps air ?
I ride a 2007 Dyna Twin Cam 96ci
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: TEXAS
i have tried and tried to contact the people at lenale to inquire about the water issues regarding the fans they sell and have gotten zero responses, are these guys reputable?their product is expensive and their seems to be a lot of complaints by the posts i have read. anyone have an opinion? thanks
Road Captain
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From: Florida
It takes about one business day for a return but I "always" got a return message. They've been great with me, even shipped me the Deustch plug (that I lost) for free.
I hope you are not trying to go thru the reseller, heard many bad stories there. Go straight to Lenale. Had mine now since last October. Use it every time I'm at a long traffic light.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Have you tried this email ? lenale_engineering@comcast.net
It takes about one business day for a return but I "always" got a return message. They've been great with me, even shipped me the Deustch plug (that I lost) for free.
I hope you are not trying to go thru the reseller, heard many bad stories there. Go straight to Lenale. Had mine now since last October. Use it every time I'm at a long traffic light.
It takes about one business day for a return but I "always" got a return message. They've been great with me, even shipped me the Deustch plug (that I lost) for free.
I hope you are not trying to go thru the reseller, heard many bad stories there. Go straight to Lenale. Had mine now since last October. Use it every time I'm at a long traffic light.
My fan has been installed since January and to tell you the truth, I can't imagine riding a newer touring bike in CA without having one of these. If I were buying a new bike today this would be one of the first additions to it I'd make.
It really works. Look at the test data at the beginning of this thread. You can also follow the links in the OP to see additional testing that I documented in another thread.
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All of that data looks great and since you were so meticulous in your analysis, did you take in consideration the voltage fluctuation and the plus or minus tolerance in the electric fan(s) that could cause it to run at different speeds depending on the voltage fluctuation because of the voltage demand on the other curcuits?
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From: Simi Valley, CA
All of that data looks great and since you were so meticulous in your analysis, did you take in consideration the voltage fluctuation and the plus or minus tolerance in the electric fan(s) that could cause it to run at different speeds depending on the voltage fluctuation because of the voltage demand on the other curcuits?
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Australia
I'd like to thank the OP for starting this thread and putting so much detail into the test data. I was close to pulling tyhe trigger on an oil cooler but I ended up buying the Lanele fan instead. Just finished installing it the other day and for those of you that are concerned about it failing just like I was, I must say that this fan does appear to have some ruggedness to it. It has a marine switch, the fan motor appears to have decent bearings or bushes and they dont seem to be exposed. I wouldnt put a hose in there but take care when you wash the bike and water damage shouldnt occur. The electrics have some sort of black silicone on them including the wire entry into the motor and marine switch, so it should have a respectasble IP rating. I have confidence in the fan lasting from what I've seen but only time will tell. I gotta say though the dam thing sounds like a turbine when it gets started and throws out alot of air.Thanks again 2blacks1 for posting this info.
Last edited by bikehe; Apr 2, 2011 at 01:37 PM.
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From: New Britain CT
I to intend to get the lenale, this post is also to get my post count up to also be able to view picts an such, iI registered a couple weeks ago was wondering how many posts before can access pics and links?
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If you're lucky enough to live where traffic jams aren't a problem that's true, but if you're not you'll find yourself a lot of times stuck idling. That's when my RK gets hot so the OP's post is good info.