| Author |
Message |
    
Motornoggin
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:05 am: | 
|
How exactly is this fan supposed to sound/work?
I was under the impression that it had two speeds depending on temp/airflow requirments.
My fan sounds like it is on a reostat and is all over the place speed wise. Sounds like a sick squirrel most of the time as it is barely running.
I had the dealer check it out when I had it there the last couple months and they said it was fine and operating properly.
What is it supposed to do so I know how to proceed from here? I don't want to overheat the rear cylinder! |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 02:38 am: |
|
There are two speeds to the fan. When the motor is really hot it runs on High which is very loud. Especially for someone not wearing a helmet. Once it cools down a bit the fan will kick down to a medium speed.
The fan will always come on when the bike is shut down to help cool the oil in the back cylinder, even with the key removed. This can last form a few seconds to several minutes depending on how hot.
In hot weather my fan is always on after about the first 20 minutes of riding.
Now that it is about 40 degrees F, it takes about 60 minutes or so to kick on and it will only run for a few minutes and kick back off. |
Motornoggin
| | Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006 - 12:39 pm: |
|
Just as I thought, but wanted to be sure before I took it to a different dealer.
Thanks! |
Firedavefire
| | Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 08:09 pm: |
|
I have a question for you guys. My fan is also coming on after several minutes of riding, but does not shut back off untill you kill the bike. I was under the assumtion it only ran when the motor got to certain temp and shut back off at a set temp. |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 09:05 pm: |
|
In city riding, once my fan comes on it will not shut off. The only time I have noticed my fan cycle on and off while riding is on the highways. |
Az_m2
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 08:01 am: |
|
That's normal operation. It will run even when ambient temps are very low (30-40's). Get used to it. |
|
Troubleshooting (Poor Starting/Running/Handling/Ride Issues) »
Archive through February 28, 2007 »
Cooling fan, XB12X