thanks, update, and a new radiator fan problem

[Robert Waters]

If you are thinking your are getting to old, ill etc., to ride, you must watch this video. I'm not yet 60 but enjoyed it a lot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vksdBSVAM6g&feature=email TotalHealth.bz [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Donald Dickerson]

My dad is 72, still riding Hardlys with the Bandidos. Rides a full dress Harley that I wouldn't even attempt to ride. Too darn heavy. Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who didn't. "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure." -- Helen Keller

--- On Fri, 2/11/11, Robert Waters wrote: From: Robert Waters Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Think you are getting too old to ride? To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, February 11, 2011, 7:26 AM If you are thinking your are getting to old, ill etc., to ride, you must watch this video. I'm not yet 60 but enjoyed it a lot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vksdBSVAM6g&feature=email TotalHealth.bz [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Randall Marbach]

This was awesome. An Old Fart from Burbank ________________________________ From: Robert Waters To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, February 11, 2011 5:26:05 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Think you are getting too old to ride? If you are thinking your are getting to old, ill etc., to ride, you must watch this video. I'm not yet 60 but enjoyed it a lot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vksdBSVAM6g&feature=email TotalHealth.bz [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links ____________________________________________________________________________________ No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[cycletip@yahoo.com]

That was a great video! Couple of those guys have great taste in bikes. Two strokes rock! If you are thinking your are getting to old, ill etc., to ride, you must watch this video. I'm not yet 60 but enjoyed it a lot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vksdBSVAM6g&feature=email > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[jim reinhart]

WOW... 4 mins. long and 40 times better than Wild Hogs. thanks.

[fasteddiecopeman]

Hell, I'll be 68 in April, and I've put 7,000+ miles on my Versys' since mid-October! Yes - get out there and RIDE! Ed

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Robert Waters wrote: > > If you are thinking your are getting to old, ill etc., to ride, you must watch this video. I'm not yet 60 but enjoyed it a lot. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vksdBSVAM6g&feature=email > > > > > > > TotalHealth.bz > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[salinej1@juno.com]

On Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:21:07 -0000 "Steve" writes: SNIP

> New problem: The only thing remaining is the radiator fan, which > doesn't go on. Bike runs cool on the highway, but heats up when I > stop. I can't find anything in the Clymer manual on how to trace > this problem. Ideas much appreciated. As soon as this is fixed I'm > back on the road.

<><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><> Steve, Glad you got the other issue fixed. I don't remember the year of your bike. But if it's an 07 or older the fan system is pretty simple. Since you already checked the fuse and it's good you know power is available. Wear eye protection when working with a live fan as if you are in the correct area and the fan kicks on it could throw stuff into your face/eyes. Had that happen two years ago to a guy in my shop. He wasn't wearing eye protection and was lucky it only hurt for a few minutes. I had eye wash on hand and that made a huge difference. Anyway, as eddie said, try unplugging the wire at the bottom of the radiator. Ground it to the engine and the fan should spin. If it does spin the problem is with the sensor in the bottom of the radiator and grounding the circuit. If it doesn't spin the problem is probably elsewhere. The fan system uses a relay which is the same as the starter circuit relay. The fan relay is located under the tank (I don't recall exactly where as my KLR electrics have been reorganized for the last few years) but it's a cylinder shape about 1 1/4 inches in diameter and maybe 3 inches long. You can easily see the starter circuit relay behind the black plastic cover on the left side of the bike above the left footpeg. Maybe try swapping the relays and then testing the fan again. If the fan works the relay is bad. Kevin (from Utah) posted the following info about a substitute part on the list in 2006. Here's what I saved: *** after having 2 kawasaki fan relays fail on the trail, i now carry a spare. toyota part #90987-02004-83 is identical to the stock part and costs $12.84. since installing the toyota part 10,000 miles ago, no failure. Kevin *** If the relay doesn't fix the issue it could be the fan motor is bad. That should just take a couple of jumper wires to make a circuit to see if that's the issue. If it is the problem I've been told you can get a Ninja EX500 fan and it will fit fine. I think it has two more fan blades but the mount is correct and they are readily available on eBay. Hope this is helpful. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT . . ____________________________________________________________ Kill Your Wrinkles Mom Reveals Shocking $5 method for erasing wrinkles...Doctors hate her http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d57e47b3d8ff25cec5st04vuc