Radiator fan

I have a 98 Husaberg 600 Elduro.
It runs strong but not so reliable.
I am getting lots of servicing done that is fine but I have had to walk out of the desert a couple of times.
The main problem seems to be overheating..
I think that is mainly as I don't race but I charge up and down big dunes flat out then putter around a bit..

Anyways I am lucky here in Dubai as the dealer has serviced the bike from new and knows the bike. As the mechanics are Asian and Asians don't get paid a lot here I am paying just about 25USD or 15Sterling per hour of workshop wrenching.. And it gets plenty.. Tightening the head was the last thing..

As it is Elduro it has lights and e-start (thank god).

I stopped at a bike breaker a few weeks back and picked up a used fan from a Honda CBR 900. Cost me about 12USD or 7 sterling..

The fan fits a treat on the front left of the radiator and I have fixed it snug and tight..I connected it to the light circuit on the Berg. No need for any wire cutting or anything I just removed this little light that was hanging down (probably for a blue dash indicator except my bike doesn't have a dash). The fan connector just fitted right in perfect.

Now I hit the light switch and I have lights and fan..
Haven't tested it out yet but plan to this weekend. What do you think?

I have pictures but I am not sure how to load them on the site..

So here is what is looks like:

That is the little light that I removed..



That is the fan in place against the radiator.. OK it is not the prettiest but I think it will work..


This is the connector plugged in to the light circuit.



There is a little overlap but it hasn't stopped it fitting in perfect and snug against the radiator face..

I was kind of embarassed to post this as my bike is not beautiful like some of your and I am definitely not an engineer. But this works for me I hope..

Hi Swimm,
I played with the polarity until it was pushing air.. It may have been meant to pull air..

Please forgive my very poor engineering skills. I was kind of at the point where I just had to do something as my riding style does lead to overheating and this turns out a very cheap solution. Anyways I am trying it out today the temp is about 40 degrees C and as I said I charge up dunes then putter around a bit. I guess the proof is in the pudding..

Jason and Joe,
Thanks for the feedback on the fan..
I reversed the propellor and it pushes better than before :idea:


Hey I know I am an idiot but I thought just reversing the polarity would cause it to push instead of pulling.

Well it did but I guess due to the pitch of the blades on the fan propellor it actually is a unidirectional set up..
My problem is I am a bit lazy but thanks for the push I think it is much better now.. :thanks: