Install fan for CDI cooling

randomwalk101 · July 18th, 2009, 09:56 PM

It has been in the tripple digits temp lately so I am thinking of putting a computer fan on top of the cdi to help cool it down a little. Not going to solve the problem but helps right?

What do you think? Should I waste my time and install one?
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ztrack157 · July 18th, 2009, 11:10 PM

I wouldn't waste the time doing it. You wouldn't gain anything from doing it since the CDI is enclosed unlike with computers where the fan is actually built into the unti. Now if you really want to be fancy you would make a bigger case for the CDI and remove the outer plastic. Then if you put a fan or two in and never road in the rain you'd probably be sitting pretty.

Just be ready for plenty of cursing and a headache.

Banzai · July 19th, 2009, 04:19 AM

Total and complete waste of time. No where to draw cool air from and no where to exhaust heated air too, and minimal space to flow air around.

Only way it would work would be to cut two holes in your bike for intake and exhaust.

Rayme · July 19th, 2009, 06:19 AM

relocate it where air flows. That alone will greatly help.

g21-30 · July 19th, 2009, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banzai

Only way it would work would be to cut two holes in your bike for intake and exhaust.

Exactly what I was going to say. As I stated in the other thread, I was considering a ram air like duct on the right of the bike with exhaust holes just beneath or slightly in front of the tail/break light. If the air box is removed, this would make the intake duct work even easier.

Probably more hassle than it's worth.

Nickds7 · July 19th, 2009, 07:43 PM

Heat sink may work. Passive cooling without a fan and just a heat sink will keep it cooler.

July 18th, 2009, 09:56 PM	#1
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Install fan for CDI cooling It has been in the tripple digits temp lately so I am thinking of putting a computer fan on top of the cdi to help cool it down a little. Not going to solve the problem but helps right? What do you think? Should I waste my time and install one? Posted via Mobile Device

July 18th, 2009, 11:10 PM	#2
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	I wouldn't waste the time doing it. You wouldn't gain anything from doing it since the CDI is enclosed unlike with computers where the fan is actually built into the unti. Now if you really want to be fancy you would make a bigger case for the CDI and remove the outer plastic. Then if you put a fan or two in and never road in the rain you'd probably be sitting pretty. Just be ready for plenty of cursing and a headache. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

July 19th, 2009, 04:19 AM	#3
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	Total and complete waste of time. No where to draw cool air from and no where to exhaust heated air too, and minimal space to flow air around. Only way it would work would be to cut two holes in your bike for intake and exhaust. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

July 19th, 2009, 06:19 AM	#4
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	relocate it where air flows. That alone will greatly help. __________________________________________________ There's 2 types of people in this world, those who complain and those who act.

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Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	Heat sink may work. Passive cooling without a fan and just a heat sink will keep it cooler.