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daytonpopo · 02-20-2009, 04:22 PM

I wired a switch to my fan so I can turn it on or off when I want or just run it all the time. Seems to keep the engine cooler. Let me know what you think....Good idea or bad idea. If its a bad idea let us know why. Thanks

adam887 · 02-20-2009, 11:15 PM

that would be nice to have it run all the time. but just be careful to not forget to turn it on when you're riding. that's the only bad thing about running it through a switch

walshyfz86 · 02-26-2009, 09:55 PM

Isent there a way to wire it to the key so it comes on when the key comes on? I was planing on doing the same thing. Switch would work and having fan on all the time is always a great idea.

adam887 · 02-27-2009, 12:11 AM

QUOTE (walshyfz86 @ Feb 26 2009, 07:56 PM)

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Isent there a way to wire it to the key so it comes on when the key comes on? I was planing on doing the same thing. Switch would work and having fan on all the time is always a great idea.

^+1 didn't think of that. that would be the way to go

ononewheel · 02-27-2009, 02:55 PM

change your antifreeze to engine ice brand it will keep your engine around 50 degrees cooler!or just change your fan sensor too a lower 1!

walshyfz86 · 02-27-2009, 06:26 PM

i dont believe engine ice does anything to be honest. Ive ran it and with a temp gun it was no different from the cheap stuff off walmart shelf's. Fan on all the time and a oil cooler and bigger rad are the best ways to keep the motor cool.

ononewheel · 02-27-2009, 07:26 PM

well havnt used in my quad yet but in my street bike and noticed a big differance in that!

teamDNS188 · 03-15-2009, 01:54 AM

QUOTE (daytonpopo @ Feb 20 2009, 05:23 PM)

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I wired a switch to my fan so I can turn it on or off when I want or just run it all the time. Seems to keep the engine cooler. Let me know what you think....Good idea or bad idea. If its a bad idea let us know why. Thanks

If you just unplug the thermostat on the back side of your cylinder then your fan is running all the time as long as your key is on.

adam887 · 03-17-2009, 09:24 PM

QUOTE (teamDNS188 @ Mar 14 2009, 10:55 PM)

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If you just unplug the thermostat on the back side of your cylinder then your fan is running all the time as long as your key is on.

hey i tried that and it worked but the FI/temp light stays on. not sure i want to run it like that cause then i won't know if it overheats or something. it's good to know that can be done though

jigg14 · 03-20-2009, 12:46 PM

QUOTE (teamDNS188 @ Mar 15 2009, 12:55 AM)

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If you just unplug the thermostat on the back side of your cylinder then your fan is running all the time as long as your key is on.

Could you show me pictures of where that is located?

02-20-2009, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
adam887 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 70	that would be nice to have it run all the time. but just be careful to not forget to turn it on when you're riding. that's the only bad thing about running it through a switch __________________ 08' KFX450R White - 13" Dasa - FuelATV Eliminator Intake - PCIII - 15/38 Gearing - CV4 Hoses - ODI Lock-On Grips - Outerwears Shockwears - ITP Sand Stars - Trailtech MR11s

02-27-2009, 02:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
ononewheel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 418	change your antifreeze to engine ice brand it will keep your engine around 50 degrees cooler!or just change your fan sensor too a lower 1! __________________ 2009 monster energy kfx 450r dasa/pc3/fci/kx cams/fox floats/elka rear/hydrolic clutch/lsr stem+carrier+adjustable axle/houser mgc +2.25 a arms/hids/itp hd tires/hiper tech 3's front/rear/pro armor swingerskid+nerfs+heal /guards+footpegs/odi grips/asv levers/ims3.7gallon gas tank/cv4 green hoses/alba case saver/tag polyurithane belly skid/15fs 36 rs

02-27-2009, 07:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
ononewheel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 418	well havnt used in my quad yet but in my street bike and noticed a big differance in that! __________________ 2009 monster energy kfx 450r dasa/pc3/fci/kx cams/fox floats/elka rear/hydrolic clutch/lsr stem+carrier+adjustable axle/houser mgc +2.25 a arms/hids/itp hd tires/hiper tech 3's front/rear/pro armor swingerskid+nerfs+heal /guards+footpegs/odi grips/asv levers/ims3.7gallon gas tank/cv4 green hoses/alba case saver/tag polyurithane belly skid/15fs 36 rs

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02-20-2009, 04:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
daytonpopo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3	I wired a switch to my fan so I can turn it on or off when I want or just run it all the time. Seems to keep the engine cooler. Let me know what you think....Good idea or bad idea. If its a bad idea let us know why. Thanks

02-26-2009, 09:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
walshyfz86 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 148	Isent there a way to wire it to the key so it comes on when the key comes on? I was planing on doing the same thing. Switch would work and having fan on all the time is always a great idea.

02-27-2009, 06:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
walshyfz86 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 148	i dont believe engine ice does anything to be honest. Ive ran it and with a temp gun it was no different from the cheap stuff off walmart shelf's. Fan on all the time and a oil cooler and bigger rad are the best ways to keep the motor cool.

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