Radiator fan change: any trick/tips?

[Savago]

Dear Friends

My I/S radiator fan is burnt and I got a new original OEM part, planning to do the change this weekend. I wonder if is there any trick/tip that you guys could share about how to do this job?

I think probably there are 2 approaches:
a) Remove the radiator from the front;

or

b) Maybe work from the top by removing the gas tank?

Similar to changing the intake o-rings, I'm looking for the path of least effort to do the job.


Best regards


Savago
ps: I have the manual, just wondering if someone here has done this job and could have valuable tips.

[Michvalk]

I've never had mine out, but, I think the only way to get to the fan, is to remove the radiator. I don't remember seeing any way to do much with it by removing the tank, you might have to, to get to everything. I'd have to look at the service manual to say for sure

[Hook#3287]

I don't believe you NEED to remove the tank, but it will give you better vision of what you're doing.

It's a pretty easy job.

The hardest part is getting the hoses off, especially if they've never been off.

[Firefighter]

Why did your fan burn out? Never heard that one.

I use cotter key pullers to loosen radiator hoses. Kind of looks like a screw driver with a 90 degree or some have more bend than that, and a point instead of a blade. Carefully push the point between the hose and the nipple, then you can work the tool around the nipple and the hose will break its hold. Works very good and quick, be careful on plastic radiators.

[longrider]

Yes you will have to remove the rad.  Firefighter is correct.  Use a 90' tool to loosen the hoses.  I've had the rads out of all three balks I've had.  Easy job on these bikes.  Remember to burp the system after you're done.

[bentwrench]

Why did your fan burn out? Never heard that one.

I use cotter key pullers to loosen radiator hoses. Kind of looks like a screw driver with a 90 degree or some have more bend than that, and a point instead of a blade. Carefully push the point between the hose and the nipple, then you can work the tool around the nipple and the hose will break its hold. Works very good and quick, be careful on plastic radiators.

This is the best tool for the job. A little dielectric grease on the tool really makes a piece of cake.