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Re: ER5 radiator fan.

Scraggy <scra...@abuseisgoodforyou.org.be>

cat wrote:
> I noticed when pootling through London traffic, stop starting a lot,
> that my thighs felt a bit warm. I haven't seen the radiator fan
> spinning once since then.

> I have checked the fuses visually, and they seem in perfect nick, but
> I'll continuity test them properly in a bit. Since I'm sitting with a
> cup of tea in the warm at the moment free to consider theory, what
> else should I be looking at sternly and fundamentally how can I test
> the operation of a thermostat operated bit, rev it till steam comes
> off?

> I can, plonk 12V on the motor and see if it spins. I can continuity
> test the wiring any place I find a metal bit to pop a multimeter on.

> Is there anything I can do with the thermocouple screwed into the
> rad.? unscrewing it would get me wet feet I suspect.

> Ta.

Dunno TBH but whilke having a browse found this;

http://www.scribd.com/doc/16769133/Kawasaki-ER5

May be useful if you haven't already seen/got it.

Anyhoo, it's got all the relevant temps.

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