aluminum fan

250biker · January 19th, 2009, 08:29 AM

http://www.muzzys.com/fans.cfm

I see that Muzzy makes aluminum fans for the 2008 250. So the changes for the stock one to this one is you get aluminum over the plastic and also 6 blades over 5. Any more have one on there 250s or other bikes? I was wondering how they compare with the stock ones.

HKr1 · January 19th, 2009, 08:37 AM

Looks cool.

Really thou, long as your going better than like 35mph.... you dont even need a fan. Maybe change the sender, and have the fan come on earlier if your stuck in traffic all the time. I put a manual fan sw on my other bike, works out real nice.

Think I have only heard the fan come on twice, in the eleven months having the 250r.

250biker · January 19th, 2009, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the info. I had my fan come on good bit. The manual idea sounds good, but than i got to put another switch and more wires. I will most like get the aluminum fan for the reason of when it does come on it should cool off faster than the stock one. Heck, its only 40 dollars anyways. I wounder if i can earn a new metal from this one..... lol

Viper-Byte · January 19th, 2009, 05:12 PM

I too have heard my fan come on fairly often, though I ride in town traffic on my daily commute to and from work, lots of stopoping and starting.

What I am planning on doing is installing a water temp sensor, and see exactly what temps it is running at and then decide if any mods are required to the cooling system. I would think that the cooling system is able to handle what the bike generates.

TnNinjaGirl · January 19th, 2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 250biker

I wounder if i can earn a new metal from this one..... lol

Is that in reference to me?

HKr1 · January 19th, 2009, 05:20 PM

Fan comes on @ 200deg, I think 180 would be better. It only has 150deg thermostat...
I keep searching the overseas e-bays for an instrument cluster or gauges. Want to up grade to water temp and just a fuel lite.

Hey Kelly,
What does yours run temp wise?

OH, And on a side note... have you counted the blades on your stock fan?

kkim · January 19th, 2009, 05:31 PM

on the highway, about 150-175. On the trip up the mountain, about 180-190.

TnNinjaGirl · January 19th, 2009, 05:40 PM

Do bikes tend to run at the same temps as cars? That seems a little low to me. But then again they are smaller engines and can dissipate heat faster. Also, I'd be concerned over the amp draw on a fan. Especially on your bike, Nathan, you already have heated grips and all that good stuff, no need to over tax your charging system. With that said, if the fan is more electrically efficient that'd be good.

HKr1 · January 19th, 2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Do bikes tend to run at the same temps as cars? That seems a little low to me.

Same temp, They tend to push temps higher for emissions. < BS. Like in your car it says your running 180 on the temp gauge, go pull your thermostat.... its a 210deg.

I think anything over 200 is bad....... Kills motors allot faster, keeps the big three in bizz.

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Originally Posted by kkim

on the highway, about 150-175.

Why the big diff??? outside temp diff?

VeX · January 20th, 2009, 12:29 AM

If the engine is having to chug harder it's creating more heat

My truck is like that. When I'm cruising on the freeway It runs at 180 degrees, but as soon as I step on it or am going up a steep hill it'll hit 200 before you can blink twice.

It's funny about how sensitive engines are about temperature. Anything over 210 or so shortens engine life, and anything below 160 or so proportionately lowers engine life. Sheesh! As for the fan coming on I've heard mine about twice

kkim · January 20th, 2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

Why the big diff??? outside temp diff?

yep... high temp is during the afternoon trip to work... 80-90s. lows during the night around midnight...in the 60's.

January 19th, 2009, 08:29 AM	#1
250biker *** Name: Nathan Location: South Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250R Posts: 18	aluminum fan http://www.muzzys.com/fans.cfm I see that Muzzy makes aluminum fans for the 2008 250. So the changes for the stock one to this one is you get aluminum over the plastic and also 6 blades over 5. Any more have one on there 250s or other bikes? I was wondering how they compare with the stock ones.

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HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Looks cool. Really thou, long as your going better than like 35mph.... you dont even need a fan. Maybe change the sender, and have the fan come on earlier if your stuck in traffic all the time. I put a manual fan sw on my other bike, works out real nice. Think I have only heard the fan come on twice, in the eleven months having the 250r.

January 19th, 2009, 09:35 AM	#3
250biker *** Name: Nathan Location: South Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250R Posts: 18	Thanks for the info. I had my fan come on good bit. The manual idea sounds good, but than i got to put another switch and more wires. I will most like get the aluminum fan for the reason of when it does come on it should cool off faster than the stock one. Heck, its only 40 dollars anyways. I wounder if i can earn a new metal from this one..... lol

January 19th, 2009, 05:12 PM	#4
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	I too have heard my fan come on fairly often, though I ride in town traffic on my daily commute to and from work, lots of stopoping and starting. What I am planning on doing is installing a water temp sensor, and see exactly what temps it is running at and then decide if any mods are required to the cooling system. I would think that the cooling system is able to handle what the bike generates.

January 19th, 2009, 05:20 PM	#6
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Fan comes on @ 200deg, I think 180 would be better. It only has 150deg thermostat... I keep searching the overseas e-bays for an instrument cluster or gauges. Want to up grade to water temp and just a fuel lite. Hey Kelly, What does yours run temp wise? OH, And on a side note... have you counted the blades on your stock fan?

January 19th, 2009, 05:31 PM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	on the highway, about 150-175. On the trip up the mountain, about 180-190.

January 19th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#8
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Do bikes tend to run at the same temps as cars? That seems a little low to me. But then again they are smaller engines and can dissipate heat faster. Also, I'd be concerned over the amp draw on a fan. Especially on your bike, Nathan, you already have heated grips and all that good stuff, no need to over tax your charging system. With that said, if the fan is more electrically efficient that'd be good.

January 20th, 2009, 12:29 AM	#10
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	If the engine is having to chug harder it's creating more heat My truck is like that. When I'm cruising on the freeway It runs at 180 degrees, but as soon as I step on it or am going up a steep hill it'll hit 200 before you can blink twice. It's funny about how sensitive engines are about temperature. Anything over 210 or so shortens engine life, and anything below 160 or so proportionately lowers engine life. Sheesh! As for the fan coming on I've heard mine about twice