Radiator fan guard

[TownsendsFJR1300]

There have been numerous threads of the radiator fan burning up from rocks jamming in-between the radiator and the fan (usually burning up the fan).

The fuse appears to be too large for the circuit however even with a lighter fuse, fan motors are still burning out (if a pebble jambs in-between).

In any case, (although I didn't have an issue) I did design and make a guard out of 1/16" aluminum. This guard bolts to the bottom of the existing radiator mount (no mods) and takes up the space in-between the radiator and fan. Basically, its impossible for a pebble or rock to get in there and cause damage.

The below pic's show the bracket and dimensions , (feel free to copy) as well as the bracket bolted to the bike...Sheet metal as well can be used.




Installed;




(I made a thread prior to the new forum format but the pic's were erased.)

 

[fazil]

Looks very nice.
I've made some small aluminium brackets in the past, like indicator extender brackets headligt brackets etc. some of them got broken by vibration.
That's why I prefer sheet metal if possible.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Thanks... Sheet metal will work too.

I made mine at least 3 years ago and where it mounts to to stock radiator mount is rubber mounted.

Between NO stress, rubber mounted, its been a non issue...You can't see it unless you crawl under the bike...