[richw]

2 bars I don't think the fan has ever come on

 

[theBigPpaz]

in the AM, i only have 2 bars showing and the rad don't run. in the hot, sunny afternoon, 3 bars and the fan kicks on regularly.

P.

 

[OydnaR]

I've never had the fan come on in 65k on my Vee, on my SV650, in 135k, the fan came on 3 times, first time it scared me, new noise that I wasn't sure what it was at first

if yer always moving, there is no reason for the fan to ever come on

 

[jeems]

3 bars at all times (after reaching operating temp of course). Can't say I've ever heard the fan kick on, but I try not to stay still.

 

[topazdog]

I used to overheat quickly but I had that recall service done. Now I'm staying usually at 2 bars. I use the bike mostly with the wife or going out for at least a full day so I'm at highway speeds. I stay at two bars throughout most of the day and the fan doesn't come on.

 

[Guest]

Those early models (02/03) tend to read a little high,or at least display high. If you're getting a fan at stops, and slow traffic for a short time, then you're fine. If the fan is running non stop, you'll need to look into it farther.

 

[Tall Man]

Even with three bars showing on the temp display, the radiator fan on my 1000 doesn't activate unless I'm pissing about in savannah-like heat.

 

[fiddyone]

Usually 2 bars is all mine shows normal riding constantly moving. 3 the fan kicks on from sitting in traffic or a long red light, but I can't hear the fan. I have to get off to see its running. This summer though 3 bars has about been my norm.

 

[greywolf]

http://www.stromtrooper.com/dl650-specific-wee-strom/[email protected]

 

[Improperly Torqued]

What level does your radiator run at?

My radiator is running whenever the water pump is turning, which is, I hope, anytime the engine is running. If it were not, I'd be very concerned. :biggrinjester:

My cooling fan, on the other hand, rarely comes on. Of course, it also rarely gets above 80 degrees in the Pacific northwest.

 

[marshallnoise]

Those early models (02/03) tend to read a little high,or at least display high. If you're getting a fan at stops, and slow traffic for a short time, then you're fine. If the fan is running non stop, you'll need to look into it farther.

Good to know. My 03 has hit 4 bars a few times during low speed junk. I do notice the fan running when I shut off the motor but have the ignition on. So at least I know it is functional.

 

[Mikepotter86]

Recall Service? What Service?

I used to overheat quickly but I had that recall service done. Now I'm staying usually at 2 bars. I use the bike mostly with the wife or going out for at least a full day so I'm at highway speeds. I stay at two bars throughout most of the day and the fan doesn't come on.