Back during the big one we couldn't get nylons or silk so I went for full woolies with a flap in the back!

 

So, just an update for anyone else that may experience the same.

Changed thermostat, fan sensor switch, added Motul motocool, and everything seems to be back to normal. Fan comes on BEFORE the light, and light didn't even come on the last 2 rides.

Fingers crossed, but it looks like it's solved.

 

Hey Dash, maybe update your top post, on this thread, with the solution.. makes it easier to get the solution quickly..?

 

That is an excellent idea!

 

My KLX has always had a problem with overheating (Only on road use) when slow in traffice and or **** roads, I have replaced, water pump and radiators already. I am running a digital AFR now on the handle bar, as i thought it was running lean, but all seems to be between 12-1 and 14-1 so should not be overheating due to fuel mixture.
Fan comes on and off all the time. Went out with the wife for a run 150kms last weekend, and anytime we were going up any steep hills the Temp red light would come on. I am away to replace the thermostat and temperature warning light. I have also bought a second fan and going to fit that also.

 

Is this the wrong way in the photo ? Mine have always been that way, maybe just found the problem woo hoo

 

This is wrong connection to the pump man!

 

Thanks mate, will change mine tomorrow. They have been the wrong way since i bought it second hand 10 years ago now, lol

 

That's indo style mechanics :-D happen all the time to me. Need to triple check everything

 

Yes, the pump connections are reversed. The fitting that leads to the center of the cover is the suction side-it should come from the rad. outlet. The fitting on the outer scroll of the cover is the pump outlet, it connects to the supply hose on the base of the cylinder. Get those swapped and your problems should be gone.