Cooling fan wired to switch

CBO Vaquero · 07-21-2015, 09:49 PM

Somebody on here sent me a link to Racnray's thread about wiring the cooling fan to a switch to keep the engine cooler at low speeds. Well I did this mod today and wow what an improvement! In heavy stop and go traffic never getting above 5mph with the fan running on the switch the engine never even got above the halfway mark on the gauge. The air coming back is hot but not skin burring hot like it is when it normally comes on above the 3/4 mark. I think I'm going to add a LED light beside the switch so it's easier to see that it's on, remembering to turn it off at speed is a must.

RACNRAY · 07-21-2015, 10:11 PM

GLAD TO HEAR. I run my fan quite often.

I have 2 red LED lights on the top of the tank bib. Out on the road and at a high enuff speed the fan blade turns the fan motor which acts as a DC generator and lights up those LED's, like 2 spooky red eyes lookin at me!

RACNRAY

Ken Vega · 07-22-2015, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CBO Vaquero

Somebody on here sent me a link to Racnray's thread about wiring the cooling fan to a switch to keep the engine cooler at low speeds. Well I did this mod today and wow what an improvement! In heavy stop and go traffic never getting above 5mph with the fan running on the switch the engine never even got above the halfway mark on the gauge. The air coming back is hot but not skin burring hot like it is when it normally comes on above the 3/4 mark. I think I'm going to add a LED light beside the switch so it's easier to see that it's on, remembering to turn it off at speed is a must.

I wish I wasn't so lazy to do the mod. Ray has suggested it to me several times. I hate electrical work.

matj1990 · 07-22-2015, 12:09 PM

I have it on my bike as well and love it for in town stop go slow speed traffic.. Works great

Zeineth · 07-22-2015, 12:46 PM

Can someone post the link? I definitely want this, tired of seeing my temp going to 3/4.

hayes · 07-22-2015, 01:09 PM

Any reason not to run it on switched power and let it run all the time?

Old Bear · 07-31-2015, 12:20 PM

I use it regularly. Sort of wish I had put a LED in at the time, but I usually remember to switch it off once I finally get clear of traffic.

mattman · 07-31-2015, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Vega

I wish I wasn't so lazy to do the mod. Ray has suggested it to me several times. I hate electrical work.

I hear ya. I am the same way. I would happily pay someone else to do it.

CBO Vaquero · 08-01-2015, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by hayes

Any reason not to run it on switched power and let it run all the time?

It's really not needed above cruising speed so it will extend the life of your VERY expensive fan by not running it all the time.

**smokier** · 08-02-2015, 09:22 AM

Did this mod with an illuminated water 'proof' toggle switch. Used the round axillary switch face plate on the left side as the mounting point. Works great, just as CBO Vaquero described.

Wired into an available ACC connector, with an additional 10 AMP fuse-able link.
Took an hour, we worth the time and effort.

Ride safe,
Smokier

dlars · 08-04-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mattman

I hear ya. I am the same way. I would happily pay someone else to do it.

You'd be surprised at how simple it is, and well worth it

BigAl1952 · 08-07-2015, 09:17 PM

Any chance you guys that have done this can post a picture or two as to wear you are putting the switch. I have an 09 Voyager and was looking today for some place to mount one and haven't come up with a spot I would like to put it. Thanks Al

ak602 · 10-08-2015, 09:18 PM

This is something id like to know how to do. Anyone know how its done?

H8BUGZ · 10-08-2015, 10:21 PM

I have used the leg shield vent panel trim covers for my garage door opener and GPS switches. The panel is only about $28 bucks if you change your mind. I know as I tried to mount a set of modified Baker Air Wings there.

colt · 10-09-2015, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ak602

This is something id like to know how to do. Anyone know how its done?

http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=66809

07-21-2015, 09:49 PM	#1
CBO Vaquero Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Preble county Ohio Posts: 259	Cooling fan wired to switch Somebody on here sent me a link to Racnray's thread about wiring the cooling fan to a switch to keep the engine cooler at low speeds. Well I did this mod today and wow what an improvement! In heavy stop and go traffic never getting above 5mph with the fan running on the switch the engine never even got above the halfway mark on the gauge. The air coming back is hot but not skin burring hot like it is when it normally comes on above the 3/4 mark. I think I'm going to add a LED light beside the switch so it's easier to see that it's on, remembering to turn it off at speed is a must. __________________ My new ride.... 2015 Honda F6B Deluxe Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-21-2015, 10:11 PM	#2
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	GLAD TO HEAR. I run my fan quite often. I have 2 red LED lights on the top of the tank bib. Out on the road and at a high enuff speed the fan blade turns the fan motor which acts as a DC generator and lights up those LED's, like 2 spooky red eyes lookin at me! RACNRAY __________________ "TRUE HAPPINESS IS IN THE HEART, NOT IN THE OUTSIDE FIXES" WITH OVER 46 YEARS AS A MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN/HI-PO SHOP OWNER I AM A PURVEYOR OF FACT NOT FICTION! "WE LIVE OUR LIVES IN CHAINS NEVER KNOWING WE HAD THE KEY"
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07-22-2015, 12:46 PM	#5
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07-22-2015, 01:09 PM	#6
hayes Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aurora CO Posts: 302	Any reason not to run it on switched power and let it run all the time? __________________ \|\| Former President \| Denver Vulcan Riders Association \| Chapter 1-30 \|\| \|\|2012 Kawasaki Nomad\|\| \|\|VBA #03091\|\|
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07-31-2015, 12:20 PM	#7
Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,434	I use it regularly. Sort of wish I had put a LED in at the time, but I usually remember to switch it off once I finally get clear of traffic. __________________ Jerry "Old Bear" Barker Clarksville, TN Americas Guardians PS MC President, Tennessee 16-A VBA #02203 "Blaze" 2017 Vaquero "Black Magic" 2011 Vaquero, 69k miles, handed down to my son for hopefully many more miles!
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07-22-2015, 12:09 PM	#4
matj1990 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: massena ny Posts: 42	I have it on my bike as well and love it for in town stop go slow speed traffic.. Works great
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08-02-2015, 09:22 AM	#10
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Did this mod with an illuminated water 'proof' toggle switch. Used the round axillary switch face plate on the left side as the mounting point. Works great, just as CBO Vaquero described. Wired into an available ACC connector, with an additional 10 AMP fuse-able link. Took an hour, we worth the time and effort. Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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08-07-2015, 09:17 PM	#12
BigAl1952 Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Evans,Colorado Posts: 30	Any chance you guys that have done this can post a picture or two as to wear you are putting the switch. I have an 09 Voyager and was looking today for some place to mount one and haven't come up with a spot I would like to put it. Thanks Al __________________ "A man can never have too much red wine, too many good books, or too much ammunition."Rudyard Kipling Once I was young and now I am old and everything in the middle went way to damn fast
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10-08-2015, 09:18 PM	#13
ak602 Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: SOMERVILLE NJ Posts: 77	This is something id like to know how to do. Anyone know how its done?
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10-08-2015, 10:21 PM	#14
H8BUGZ Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Midwest Posts: 273	I have used the leg shield vent panel trim covers for my garage door opener and GPS switches. The panel is only about $28 bucks if you change your mind. I know as I tried to mount a set of modified Baker Air Wings there.
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