Built the best engine cooling system...again
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Belmont, MI
Rick
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Japan
The covers will most likely reduce the cooling effect since they block the port that runs through the head and about 1/3 of the fan effort goes through the port. I bought a set of covers just for this purpose, but I just haven't had the chance yet to conduct the test. Some customers use the covers anyway and are still happy with the fans.
I'd be real interested in those tests, as I just ordered these(below) for my new Limited. I've already got the fans.
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/8/1/3...1321101_tp.jpg
Absolutely love my fans!
Cheers
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Bay Area
I'd be real interested in those tests, as I just ordered these(below) for my new Limited. I've already got the fans.
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/8/1/3...1321101_tp.jpg
Absolutely love my fans!
Cheers
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/8/1/3...1321101_tp.jpg
Absolutely love my fans!
Cheers
With an air cooled motor especially in an area around the plug, cooling efficiency is a premium. As someone else said you don't even see that area, besides to me it makes it look like a Victory. Now if that's not enough to sway you.....
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 150
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From: Fl
The other thing about bolt covers is that I have never taken one off that didn't have corrosion under it. Every used bike I've ever bought that had them, I take them off and the bolts underneath are always rusted....Just sayin....
Road Warrior
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From: Belmont, MI
Rick
Outstanding HDF Member
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From: SoCal
I got the fans installed and have some questions.
Is it common for it to come on while riding?
How long does it stay running after shut down?
Is there risk of running the battery down when parked?
Thanks!
Mark
Is it common for it to come on while riding?
How long does it stay running after shut down?
Is there risk of running the battery down when parked?
Thanks!
Mark
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Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 575
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From: USA
Asked the same question to Jason:
Jason,
I installed the fans today (thermal switch last night) and all works well. I haven't taken it out yet but I did warm it up and checked for vibration, contact and all is good. When I turned the bike off the fans stayed on for a long time so I pulled out my digital temp gun and checked the sensor and it didn't shut off until the sensor was 106 deg. Fans ran for over 5 min and my concern is the battery going flat.
Reply:
5 min is not a problem, the hotter the outside air temp the longer it will run, at 105 in Phoenix mine will run for just over 30 min. and still not a problem; the fans draw 2.2 amps, they would have to run several hours before your battery wouldn't start the bike, that is assuming a generally healthy battery and charging system.
Jason,
I installed the fans today (thermal switch last night) and all works well. I haven't taken it out yet but I did warm it up and checked for vibration, contact and all is good. When I turned the bike off the fans stayed on for a long time so I pulled out my digital temp gun and checked the sensor and it didn't shut off until the sensor was 106 deg. Fans ran for over 5 min and my concern is the battery going flat.
Reply:
5 min is not a problem, the hotter the outside air temp the longer it will run, at 105 in Phoenix mine will run for just over 30 min. and still not a problem; the fans draw 2.2 amps, they would have to run several hours before your battery wouldn't start the bike, that is assuming a generally healthy battery and charging system.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 239
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From: Leesburg
I am actually considering making up a sign to put on the fans when I walk away from the bike that says, yes, I know the fans are running, they are thermostatically controlled and will shut off once the engine is cooled sufficiently. They do not draw enough to drain the battery. For more information see Wardspartswerks.com.