Wed, 1 Jul 1998 18:59:52 +0100
- Message No. 3499
From: VIPER-1@universal.nl (Fels R. Th.B.)
Subject: AW: ventilator problems
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Hi there folks,
I have a problem with my ventilator ......
It's not running !
I would be happy about any suggestions .
Thanks
Michi
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Hello Michi,
You could check that the wire that grounds the radiator is still connected.
If it's become lose for one or other reason, the temperature switch can work, but the power circuit is still interrupted.
And then the fan won't turn.
The wire can be disconnected the last time the bike had a big inspection and someone had to remove (temperarely) the radiator. It can thus be forgotten to connect it again.
You can check it easily by letting the engine run until the needle of the temperature shows that the engine is verry hot.
Than connect the radiator with a part on the frame, and if the fan starts running, you know where the problem is.
Of course you can also verify it with a cold engine and an 'universal-resistance-voltmeter'.
You can check the fan by connecting the wire on the back of the temperature switch to the frame. If the fan doesn't run, than the fan is broken or a fuse is burned.
Dietmar told about a verry 'hot engine'.
This can be normal when you have a new bike that's adjusted with a verry lean air-fuel mixture.
I had that with my Twin too. When I drove about 10 Km the fan almost started running.
After the replacement of the nozzles this problem dissapeared as snow in the sun.
Ps: Touring across some highways with an average speed of 150 Km/h (180 Km in 72 minutes) the engine runs 12 Km on 1 Ltr fuel.
Not bad for a Twin I think......
Greetings from The Netherlands,
Raymond Fels.
www@atic.org