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« on: June 15, 2011, 04:28:43 PM » |
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Does anyone know the manufacturer of the Valk radiator fan.......just looking to try to source one before they become a issue. The failure rate is very low due to low run time demands......but everything sooner or later fails....
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valkyriemc
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2000 blu/slvr Interstate, 2018 Ultra Limited
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« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2011, 05:00:19 PM » |
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Good question, I've wondered that too. I would actually like to come up with a fan blade that will pull more air. Muzzy has built a few for some sport bikes.
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Motodad71
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« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2018, 04:30:19 PM » |
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I'm not sure that mine even runs, I am concerned since I have just acquired a 22 year old motorcycle. Granted the temps here are still rather chilly, I would like to test the fan before the temps start to climb, never owned a bike with no gauges. LOL
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1997 yellow/black Valkyrie standard "Thor"
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« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2018, 04:39:44 PM » |
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I'm not sure that mine even runs, I am concerned since I have just acquired a 22 year old motorcycle. Granted the temps here are still rather chilly, I would like to test the fan before the temps start to climb, never owned a bike with no gauges. LOL
There is a way to test whether the fan works. If I remember correctly, you need to ground one of the wires. Hopefully someone that knows better will speak up. |
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Motodad71
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« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2018, 05:05:44 PM » |
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I'm not sure that mine even runs, I am concerned since I have just acquired a 22 year old motorcycle. Granted the temps here are still rather chilly, I would like to test the fan before the temps start to climb, never owned a bike with no gauges. LOL
There is a way to test whether the fan works. If I remember correctly, you need to ground one of the wires. Hopefully someone that knows better will speak up. Roger that, I reckon I could also take it for a ride and then let it idle for a bit, I assume the fan kicking on would be very obvious? I had a Kawasaki Concours 1400 and that bad ass girl had dual fans, sounded like a helicopter taking off when they kicked on. LOL |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2018, 05:08:40 PM » |
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I'm not sure that mine even runs, I am concerned since I have just acquired a 22 year old motorcycle. Granted the temps here are still rather chilly, I would like to test the fan before the temps start to climb, never owned a bike with no gauges. LOL
There is a way to test whether the fan works. If I remember correctly, you need to ground one of the wires. Hopefully someone that knows better will speak up. Roger that, I reckon I could also take it for a ride and then let it idle for a bit, I assume the fan kicking on would be very obvious? I had a Kawasaki Concours 1400 and that bad ass girl had dual fans, sounded like a helicopter taking off when they kicked on. LOL Mine only comes on on a hot summer day at a long red light. Don't let your bike sit around idling on a cool April day so long that the pipes discolor... -Mike "I bet it will turn on in July  " |
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« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2018, 05:37:15 PM » |
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I'm not sure that mine even runs, I am concerned since I have just acquired a 22 year old motorcycle. Granted the temps here are still rather chilly, I would like to test the fan before the temps start to climb, never owned a bike with no gauges. LOL
There is a way to test whether the fan works. If I remember correctly, you need to ground one of the wires. Hopefully someone that knows better will speak up. Roger that, I reckon I could also take it for a ride and then let it idle for a bit, I assume the fan kicking on would be very obvious? I had a Kawasaki Concours 1400 and that bad ass girl had dual fans, sounded like a helicopter taking off when they kicked on. LOL Mine only comes on on a hot summer day at a long red light. Don't let your bike sit around idling on a cool April day so long that the pipes discolor... -Mike "I bet it will turn on in July " I second what Mike says. Even as hot as it gets here, mine doesn't usually come on until I'm stopped at a light. Even at 128* if I'm moving over 30 mph the fan stays off. |
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« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2018, 06:17:33 PM » |
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And, yes, it is unmistakable when it comes on.
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« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2018, 08:21:21 PM » |
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The radiator fan should run when you ground the thermal switch wire.
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« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2018, 08:07:29 AM » |
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Does anyone know the manufacturer of the Valk radiator fan.......just looking to try to source one before they become a issue. The failure rate is very low due to low run time demands......but everything sooner or later fails....
The manufacturer of the fan motor is Panasonic, for a look:   |
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« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2018, 04:39:31 PM » |
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A fan crapping out is pretty rare. Does anyone remember a fan going out? I can't.
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« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2018, 05:00:06 PM » |
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A fan crapping out is pretty rare. Does anyone remember a fan going out? I can't.
No, I've only heard of the thermal switch issues. And I think those were only related to the '97's. |
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Motodad71
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« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2018, 05:20:29 AM » |
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A fan crapping out is pretty rare. Does anyone remember a fan going out? I can't.
No, I've only heard of the thermal switch issues. And I think those were only related to the '97's. Great......I have a 97.  |
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Brian
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« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2018, 05:01:27 AM » |
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There are a few complete fans available at Pinwall. I just picked up a used radiator complete with fan for $120 with shipping. I lucked out as the rad looks brand new inside and outside. The fan runs whisper quiet.
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