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GL1000 thermo fan switch

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Hi All - anyone know of a FUNCTIONAL test for this switch/ tried boiling water and a solder gun..no go..thxs kenai
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I did motor oil carefully heated on a hot plate with a HF non-contact thermometer gun for reference.
I had three switches removed at the time & only two worked.
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There’s a good fix in ShopTalk ....

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I tested the way Hamster did but with a submersible thermometer. But honestly it's such a hassle to set up that I'd opt for a Beck/Arnley replacement. You can get one for $15 online and once you've cleaned up the installation with a matching connector and a relay, you probably won't have to mess with it again. I described all this here: https://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic ... ch#p714582
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tlbranth wrote:I tested the way Hamster did but with a submersible thermometer. But honestly it's such a hassle to set up that I'd opt for a Beck/Arnley replacement. You can get one for $15 online and once you've cleaned up the installation with a matching connector and a relay, you probably won't have to mess with it again. I described all this here: https://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic ... ch#p714582
I've been running this setup for a while now and I'm content with its function.
I followed Terry's lead and have essentially the same set-up on my 1100 Interstate. I've had a few instances where the fan will turn on and run continuously, but it seems to solve itself before I ever get around to look at it. I'd use it again...
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Ebay has switches $15 that are good connector wise (direct replacement) and are brass; look good. kenai
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Link?

The only ones I could find on eBay for that kind of price when I wanted one were made for Suzukis and switched at 85c instead of 95c
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OK, as of today I really do need that link because mine failed about 75 Km from home today. Fortunately I have a parade switch so I was able to get home without any drama but I want to replace it ASAP.
Mr. Honda ('83 GL1100/Dnepr) summer How a motorcycle evolves thread
The Famous Eccles ('84 CX650EI/VeloUral) winter Never Ending Build (CX500forum)
Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
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Another guy with two sidecars..... Hmmmm... must be something to that....
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Never mind. I found it by looking for the GL1100 fan switch instead of 18mm fan switch.
Mr. Honda ('83 GL1100/Dnepr) summer How a motorcycle evolves thread
The Famous Eccles ('84 CX650EI/VeloUral) winter Never Ending Build (CX500forum)
Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
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Another guy with two sidecars..... Hmmmm... must be something to that....
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