Cooling Systems Cooling Systems - Radiators, Water Pumps, Fans, Coolant, etc. |
March 16th, 2013, 09:05 AM
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#1 | Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2013 From: NSW, Australia Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 I Ride: | Computer fan cooling long term?
I've installed the computer fan to my bike with a simple on/off switch. I'm wondering 1) how people have mounted them to the radiator (rubber mounts or direct or..?) 2) How they handle vibration and 3) how they handle water. Obviously you wouldn't be running it in the rain but I can definitely see the windings through a small gap.
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March 16th, 2013, 10:02 AM
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#2 | Moderator
Joined: Apr 2002 From: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 3,152 Thanks: 10 I Ride: 2010 FX450 | Re: Computer fan cooling long term?
Computer fans are usually good for a few years if your careful with them. The question is, why would you not run an OEM fan kit on your 06. They are reasonably priced, plug and play, work well, have a thermostat and handle the elements well. The only reason for running computer fans is for the pre 06 bikes. No room with the fuel tank and no thermostat bung in the radiator.
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March 16th, 2013, 03:39 PM
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#3 | Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2013 From: NSW, Australia Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 I Ride: | Re: Computer fan cooling long term?
Mainly just being a bit tight really. And I was just interested to see what sort of cooling I get out of one. Thanks though. Lets face it, I'll probably just wait until this one gives up and upgrade to the real deal.
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March 18th, 2013, 06:09 PM
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#4 | Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2012 From: Lake Tahoe Posts: 222 Thanks: 17 I Ride: | Re: Computer fan cooling long term?
When we ran the specs, an equivalent size comp fan was only 20% fewer FCM than the OEM, at a fair amount less draw. I thought I saw someone run 2 comp fans on the left rad. Those things are so cheap, if one dies, you're out like $5. As long as you're not on some long slow journey in the hot summer, you'd be fine.
You might run a lighted switch off switched power to remind you when it is on.
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March 19th, 2013, 06:57 AM
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#5 | Member
Joined: Mar 2006 From: Spokane, WA USA Posts: 74 Thanks: 2 I Ride: FE 570, FE 550, FS 650c, (2) XR650R's, FZ-09, GSX-1000R, Tiger 1050, Duke 690 | Re: Computer fan cooling long term?
I have three '05 Husabergs so mounted three pairs of cheap plastic computer fans a long time ago and they are still going strong. I siliconed them in at the upper corners of the radiators and occassionally they come unglued, but are easily reattached. They suck air from the front so the rad. shrouds were removed. I only flip them on when in traffic or on a trail and have a lighted switch. Super quiet,reliable, efficient and cheap.
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March 19th, 2013, 08:21 AM
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#6 | Moderator
Joined: Apr 2002 From: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 3,152 Thanks: 10 I Ride: 2010 FX450 | Re: Computer fan cooling long term?
All computer fans are not the same. Do your due diligence when choosing your fans. Get the highest quality and CFM rating you can find. I ran 2 mounted up to a set of BOSS radiator guards. There are some pictures in my gallery. I think I paid about $15-20 each for my fans.
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March 21st, 2013, 03:55 AM
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#7 | Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2009 From: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 236 Thanks: 15 I Ride: 2012 FE 570, 2004 950 Adventure, 99 YZF 400, 1982 FXR Harley Davidson | Re: Computer fan cooling long term?
I'm with Berger...the OEM kits are not so expensive, I set up a KTM XCW kit on my 550, it was easy, works well and is a genuine item for only about $ 120....good, cheap, easy, no mess no fuss.
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February 1st, 2020, 07:54 PM
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#8 | Member
Joined: Aug 2018 From: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 61 Thanks: 10 I Ride: FE650e & K1600GTLe |
I have two mounted on my 2002 FE650 and they have been working for years. Sometimes I have to help one start spinning but besides that they have been working great.
Is there an OEM kit for 2002 FEs?
Evin
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February 2nd, 2020, 02:49 AM
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#9 | Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2001 From: Ely, England Posts: 16,419 Thanks: 582 I Ride: Husaberg FE501e 2003 |
No. there was never any room for a fan so in 2006 they created the 7.5l fuel tank and that created the space for a fan. even that kit hasn't been available for quite some time but there are plenty here that have modified other stuff to work.
perhaps if you're lucky, someone will come along and explain what they did....
Taffy
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