cooling question

[N0tac0p]

last year i tried to somewhat "flush" my radiator.  you know drain and then run a garden hose thru it, start the bike to have the impellor move stuff around a bit.....

then i refilled - distilled water and abot half a bottle of water wetter, which many folks said helped their valk run cooler.

Mine still seems to have the fan kick in, hwen i am rining in 45-50 degree weather and stop for a light,  doesn't seem righ to me.

any thoughts on how to once again flush / prep / mix coolant and whatever to help the lady

[Ricky-D]

Ambient temperature has little bearing on the heating/cooling of a Valkyrie.

It is not unusual to have the radiator fan operate when sitting at idle for a period of time.

I feel you are worrying unnecessarily.

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[N0tac0p]

OK, thx.  was just thinking it wouldn't run as quickly as the ater wetter supposedlly helps transfer heat better and keeps it cooler.  perhaps  its not a 1+1=2 thing

[BlueValk]

Hopefully, you will get more opinions ....

I'm in NM where it keeps pretty warm.  My fan seldom comes on.  Mostly if I am in the garage tuning it.

After 12 years, I am sure that it has never come on in 40-50 degree weather.  How long are your stop lights? 

I would suggest that it is running too lean at idle.  Maybe partially clogged slow jets or idle screw passages.

BlueValk