[bulk] [dsn_klr650] need suggestions for alternative parts i

[Steve]

Having a bit of a cooling system problem in Mexico. I believe that the thermostat whent out first, overheating the fan switch (the sensor that screws into the bottom of the radiator. So at this point I need both a thermostat and fan switch. Does anyone know of any other non-KLR thermostat or fan switch that will fit? I know I can make it to the US without the thermostat (It's not too cold here) but would prefer to replace it and really need the fan switch. Creativity much appreciated.

[Jeff Saline]

On Sun, 27 May 2012 14:49:41 -0000 "Steve" writes:

> Having a bit of a cooling system problem in Mexico. I believe that > the thermostat whent out first, overheating the fan switch (the > sensor that screws into the bottom of the radiator. So at this > point I need both a thermostat and fan switch. > Does anyone know of any other non-KLR thermostat or fan switch that > will fit? > I know I can make it to the US without the thermostat (It's not too > cold here) but would prefer to replace it and really need the fan > switch. Creativity much appreciated.

<><><><><><> <><><><><><> Steve, I've never heard of an alternative stat or fan switch for the KLR. I looked quite a bit a few years ago. I doubt the coolant could get hot enough to hurt the fan switch unless it was also puking out the cap/overflow. And then I doubt it would hurt the switch. What year is the bike? Did you test the switch to see if it works or is something else in the system that is causing a non run issue? Is the fan fuse good? If a '87-07 KLR650 have you grounded the wire that connects to the fan switch to see if the fan turns on? Does the radiator have a good ground? If it doesn't the switch can work as designed and the fan still won't come on as the ground will be missing from the circuit. 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 . . ____________________________________________________________ Seabourn Luxury Cruises Take advantage of exceptional savings. Click here for special offers! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4fc241168b212265e64st01vuc

[k650@verizon.net]

You could wire in a manual switch for the fan and if you are going to run without a thermostat better to remove the center from the bad one so it still gives some restriction to flow like an always open thermostat. That would be better than none and would get you home without problems so long as nothing else was damaged. Then you could get the right parts. Walt -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2012 10:50 To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Need suggestions for alternative parts in Mexico Having a bit of a cooling system problem in Mexico. I believe that the thermostat whent out first, overheating the fan switch (the sensor that screws into the bottom of the radiator. So at this point I need both a thermostat and fan switch. Does anyone know of any other non-KLR thermostat or fan switch that will fit? I know I can make it to the US without the thermostat (It's not too cold here) but would prefer to replace it and really need the fan switch. Creativity much appreciated. ------------------------------------ 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

[greg coyle]

since warming up the engine is not an issue, a buddy taught me a long time ago to drill at least one hole around the edge of a suspected bad thermostat or even a new thermostat for that matter. this allows water to get thru (all the time) and prevent any components from 'blowing' out... you could put multiple holes in but as Walt said, you should keep something in there... imho gregc

On 5/27/2012 9:30 AM, k650@... wrote: > You could wire in a manual switch for the fan and if you are going to run > without a thermostat better to remove the center from the bad one so it > still gives some restriction to flow like an always open thermostat. That > would be better than none and would get you home without problems so long as > nothing else was damaged. Then you could get the right parts. > > Walt > > -----Original Message----- > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ] On > Behalf Of Steve > Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2012 10:50 > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Need suggestions for alternative parts in Mexico > > Having a bit of a cooling system problem in Mexico. I believe that the > thermostat whent out first, overheating the fan switch (the sensor that > screws into the bottom of the radiator. So at this point I need both a > thermostat and fan switch. > Does anyone know of any other non-KLR thermostat or fan switch that will > fit? > I know I can make it to the US without the thermostat (It's not too cold > here) but would prefer to replace it and really need the fan switch. > Creativity much appreciated. > > ------------------------------------ > > 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 > >