Sports: Re: [DucatiST] Cooling fan motors

My experience was precisely as described by Mr Wahl. This includes the addition of a switch, which made dealing with low/no speed traffic much less traumatizing.

Ed Rockdale

'99 ST4 … awaiting new Australian carbon fiber

On Nov 3, 2012, at 8:20 PM, Willie <wwahl@weathergod.com> wrote:

I have found it useful to use a closed end ratchet wrench to remove the inward bolt after moving the radiator forward. Then you can pop the fan out. If you put the aluminum blade on and it connects against the various hoses, just bend the blade until it is not hitting anything. I would hazard a guess that installing the on/off switch was one of the most useful things I have done. Traffic is traffic, right?

--- In st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, HOPPER ELDRIDGE <hoppereldridge@...> wrote:
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> Could be a corroded connector and the motor is fine...put battery power directly to the connector to see if it spins up.
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> --- On Sat, 11/3/12, doghaus@... <doghaus@...> wrote:
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> My 2002 has 75,000 kilometers and fan is working well. I suspect the
> problem is more lack of use than over use. If it is seized, it might be
> worthwhile trying to take it apart and lubing the bearings/bushings. I
> don't know if it is possible, but if it is broken anyway, what do you
> h