Built the best engine cooling system...again
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From: WV
Jason, received my thermal switch today. Thanks Cant wait to install with my new build, hope I wont have anymore heat issues. Quick question, you said the directions have been updated. I have a copy I downloaded from you back when I was considering this install. The date I believe was 4-12, is that the most up to date version? Very well laid out with pics, easy to follow, I just want to make sure the part about installing the thermal switch is correct. Thanks again
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From: WV
My website uses "hover" dropdown menus; place you cursor over the word "PRODUCTS", another menu drop down will appear, slide the cursor down to "cooling Fans" another drop down menu will appear slightly to the right, move your cursor to the right and down to "Thermal switch install" and click on it, you will be directed to a page with downloadable PDF install instructions. The sheet I send with the fans recommends a procedure to verify clearance immediately after initial install, if you have contact it can be corrected by several methods.
5th Gear
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Ordered my fans on Saturday, received them on Wednesday and had them installed in 30 minutes or so. Love their quality and functionality and thank you for the superior service!! One question, though, the fans are listed as being water resistant on your website. Do you recommend covering them when washing the bike?
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From: WV
Ordered my fans on Saturday, received them on Wednesday and had them installed in 30 minutes or so. Love their quality and functionality and thank you for the superior service!! One question, though, the fans are listed as being water resistant on your website, however, do you recommend covering them when washing the bike?
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
Received my switch yesterday and installed the switch and fans yesterday afternoon. I am glad I got the chrome model, works well with my Airwing horn cover. I'll post some pics later.
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Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Rhode Island
I will try gently bending the mount. I have the largest shim I can already and still allow the nut to hold. The bike is new CVO 2013 but I already put progressive 940 on the rear and progressive mono tube kit in the front. I'm betting a lot of these hit the engine at times. I dont see how they can't to be honest. There is very little room between the fans and. Cooling fins and the rubber mount for the horn moves a bit more with the weight of the fans. Second question. I have a power vision mounted to my bike. Fans turn on when the temp reads well below 190. Sometime even in the 160's. Is the thermal switch supposed to be pushed in all the way in the spot shown on the web site? I am wondering if they come on too soon. It in the 60's here and they come on very quickly and stay on. Wondering if I may have the thermal switch pressed in too far, right up against the engine between the fins. Using the power vision to monitor temp. At what engine temp roughly should they come on? Thanks Joe
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From: Manchester, NH
I think I remember the temperature coming on being around 190*. The temp comes kind of quickly on these air cooled engines we have. When you are using your PV in Gauge Mode monitor the ET. In the fall and early spring when temps are in the 40s and 50s my ETs are always greater then 230*.
Last edited by Delta; May 5, 2013 at 05:08 PM. Reason: Correction