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21-03-09, 08:42 PM
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Re: Radiator fan almost always on - SV650S K2
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OP: First are you sure the bike isn't running hot? How long do you have to have the bike running before the fan comes on? Assuming it isn't running hot, do this: On the radiator there is a screwed in brass switch with two terminals on the back of it in a two connector plug, with the ignition on and the fan running pull the plug off of the switch, if the fan stops then the switch is at fault. If it doesn't stop then there is damaged or wrongly connected wiring.
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21-03-09, 09:09 PM
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Re: Radiator fan almost always on - SV650S K2
Sid Squid.
The bike is certainly not running hot. As soon as I switch the ignition on, the fan's on. This could be first thing in the morning or after not using it for a while (even a couple of months over winter. I'm not that mad a rider!). I'll try pulling the plug off the switch and see what happens to the fan. Thanx Sidney! |
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21-03-09, 10:01 PM
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Re: Radiator fan almost always on - SV650S K2
Do you have a temp gauge?
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22-03-09, 12:19 AM
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Re: Radiator fan almost always on - SV650S K2
Not unless an addition has been made - OP has a curvy = no temp gauge.
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15-04-09, 07:07 PM
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Re: Radiator fan almost always on - SV650S K2
Did'nt want to start a new thread for this so will revive this one.
How do I test the fan switch, my fan never comes on but after shorting the wires I know the fan works. I pulled the plug of the radiator and gave it a clean but still does'nt kick in (I let it get to 120) is there a test to see if it's the fan switch before I buy a new one. |
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15-04-09, 07:28 PM
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Re: Radiator fan almost always on - SV650S K2
Yes, short the switch out and see if the fan comes on.
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15-04-09, 07:38 PM
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Re: Radiator fan almost always on - SV650S K2
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15-04-09, 07:40 PM
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Re: Radiator fan almost always on - SV650S K2
Ah b0llocks. Sorry! Didn't read that properly at all!
There's a section in haynes about it, can't remember if you can get away with boiling it in water with a test light on it or whether you need to use oil. It certainly sounds like the switch isn't working though.
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16-04-09, 05:08 PM
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Re: Radiator fan almost always on - SV650S K2
This is what the curvey manual says
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16-04-09, 05:47 PM
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Re: Radiator fan almost always on - SV650S K2
Nowt to do with the thermostat as Sid Squid rightly says. Replace the Thermo switch screwed into the radiator.
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