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ER5 radiator fan.
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From: "Scraggy" <scra...@abuseisgoodforyou.org.be>
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Subject: Re: ER5 radiator fan.
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:40:16 +0100
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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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