Installed secondary cooling fan
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Installed secondary cooling fan
I picked up a stock 954 fan from a wrecked bike in Florida for $11 total.
This is a great addition to the bike. I've been out in moderate traffic and the bike stays under 200. Some people may not think it's necessary but on 100 degree days I'd rather not wait till the main fan kicks on while sitting in traffic. I did not alter the stock fan/system in any way.
This was easy to install. I have a switch up by my controls and a relay under the tank. I had everything but the fan in my garage so my total cost on this project is $11...
The mounts were fabricated from steel strapping left over from a construction project.
The relay is a standard Ford part.
I did not take pictures while installing the fan. Sorry guys.
But for anyone who is concerned about the temperature of their bike, and I know there are many of you out there, this was a cheap and easy solution.
This is a great addition to the bike. I've been out in moderate traffic and the bike stays under 200. Some people may not think it's necessary but on 100 degree days I'd rather not wait till the main fan kicks on while sitting in traffic. I did not alter the stock fan/system in any way.
This was easy to install. I have a switch up by my controls and a relay under the tank. I had everything but the fan in my garage so my total cost on this project is $11...
The mounts were fabricated from steel strapping left over from a construction project.
The relay is a standard Ford part.
I did not take pictures while installing the fan. Sorry guys.
But for anyone who is concerned about the temperature of their bike, and I know there are many of you out there, this was a cheap and easy solution.
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RE: Installed secondary cooling fan
Yes, there is an on/off switch, which is only active when the ignition is on.
On warm days I'll activate the fan when coming into slow traffic. The fan does a good job of keeping the heat down. I've not been over 200 so far. Average temp in traffic is about 190. It's not as effective as being on the exit side of the radiator but it certainly helps considerably. The key is to turning it on before you need it and it'll keep the heat down rather than reducing the temp.
I chose to add a secondary fan so I would not mess wtih the stock system.You could add a switch to the stock fan.... but then the activation of the fan would be dependant of you hitting the switch.. wouldn't you feel like a dumbass if you overheat your motor becauseyou forgot to turn the fan on?
On warm days I'll activate the fan when coming into slow traffic. The fan does a good job of keeping the heat down. I've not been over 200 so far. Average temp in traffic is about 190. It's not as effective as being on the exit side of the radiator but it certainly helps considerably. The key is to turning it on before you need it and it'll keep the heat down rather than reducing the temp.
I chose to add a secondary fan so I would not mess wtih the stock system.You could add a switch to the stock fan.... but then the activation of the fan would be dependant of you hitting the switch.. wouldn't you feel like a dumbass if you overheat your motor becauseyou forgot to turn the fan on?
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09-20-2007, 04:38 PM
RE: Installed secondary cooling fan
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Yes, there is an on/off switch, which is only active when the ignition is on.
On warm days I'll activate the fan when coming into slow traffic. The fan does a good job of keeping the heat down. I've not been over 200 so far. Average temp in traffic is about 190. It's not as effective as being on the exit side of the radiator but it certainly helps considerably. The key is to turning it on before you need it and it'll keep the heat down rather than reducing the temp.
I chose to add a secondary fan so I would not mess wtih the stock system.You could add a switch to the stock fan.... but then the activation of the fan would be dependant of you hitting the switch.. wouldn't you feel like a dumbass if you overheat your motor becauseyou forgot to turn the fan on?
Yes, there is an on/off switch, which is only active when the ignition is on.
On warm days I'll activate the fan when coming into slow traffic. The fan does a good job of keeping the heat down. I've not been over 200 so far. Average temp in traffic is about 190. It's not as effective as being on the exit side of the radiator but it certainly helps considerably. The key is to turning it on before you need it and it'll keep the heat down rather than reducing the temp.
I chose to add a secondary fan so I would not mess wtih the stock system.You could add a switch to the stock fan.... but then the activation of the fan would be dependant of you hitting the switch.. wouldn't you feel like a dumbass if you overheat your motor becauseyou forgot to turn the fan on?
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