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Old 06-20-2017, 08:19 PM
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The fan switch on my 2009 KLX250S is not working properly and a factory replacement is pricey! Does any one have the part number for a suitable replacement? I an not concerned about using the factory connectors. Any info would be appreciated.
 
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Old 06-20-2017, 09:05 PM
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How do you know it's not working properly?
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Old 06-20-2017, 10:34 PM
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IDRIDR Beat me to it, yeah what he said. in 15,000 miles,my fan only came on once and that was a 100 degree day in first gear on a single track trail going slow.
 
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Old 06-21-2017, 01:21 AM
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I don't have a answer for the OP but can add some info.
My klx turns the fan on @ 205 and off @ 196. Riding down the road it runs 153 all day long. Trails about 165 to 180. The only way I can cycle the fan is in neutral holding the rpms up. Other then that it's never on. This is with a big bore kit.
 
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Old 06-21-2017, 01:43 AM
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One of my best mods.
 
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Old 06-23-2017, 03:09 PM
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I wired in a switch, more for personal comfort and peace of mind than anything. My 2009 SF had the overheat light come on a couple times sitting in traffic jams during summer heat. Haven't got the light yet on my 2007 S, but decided not to wait until that happened before installing the switch. I mounted mine to the left side gas tank bolt using a reflector bracket. It sits flush with the fairings.
 
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Old 06-28-2017, 02:00 AM
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Sorry for the late reply, while riding a few weeks ago my high temperature light came on however the fan was not running, used a wire between the plug contacts to get the fan running, the over temp light went out soon after. Back to my original question, are any aftermarket replacements available.
 
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Old 06-28-2017, 11:48 AM
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Funny part... KLX300R and KLX650R off roaders... no fan. I did see there may have been fans on the Aussie 300 at one time.

Either way, I have never seen or heard of a manual bypass switch set up in the aftermarket. Probably because all you have to do is find which wire is the ground for the fan, then wire a switch in it. I know this because I had the fan on my 650 running at intervals for extended periods. Seemed I pinched the ground between the shroud panels and it finally wore through, contacting at times.
 
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Old 06-28-2017, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 357454
Sorry for the late reply, while riding a few weeks ago my high temperature light came on however the fan was not running, used a wire between the plug contacts to get the fan running, the over temp light went out soon after. Back to my original question, are any aftermarket replacements available.
BMW uses a similar switch. Many Ktm guys get them as they are a lower temp. If you pull your switch out any good auto parts store should be able to match one up and tell you the On temp setting.

Here is a manual switch harness also.


https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/CoolAIR-Manual-Radiator-Fan-Switch-Kawasaki-KLX250S-KLX-250-S-SF-2009-2017-/251584554917&ved=0ahUKEwi2kaOIw-DUAhUFVT4KHToXBfQQFghOMAA&usg=AFQjCNG-Y5XI4hA-c6imzDaN5KF69kXkbQ
 

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Old 12-06-2017, 10:24 AM
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Hey guys,

I recently bought a KLX250 06 or 07. Made in Japan and the framenumber is weird and not recognized by Kawasaki. But that's a whole other story...

The previous owner bypassed the temp sensor switch and now when I turn on the ignition the fan starts spinning. When I turn off the ignition the fan stops. A straightforward bodge to prevent the bike from cooking, but far from ideal if you ask me.

For some reason both the radiators have a port where you can mount a temp sensor switch and both have one in them. (both destroyed though)
I live in Vietnam and labour is pretty cheap and I am busy, so I figured I'll let the local mechanic hook a new sensor switch up for me. Now he tells me he only wants to do it if I let them install two sensors.. Am I missing something here? That sounds like complete rubbish to me and a reason for them to make a bit more money of the westerner.

If you ask me one sensor is enough and when it measures the temp above a certain level it connects the power to the fan and it starts spinning until the temp drops again under a certain level..

Now I'm not the best with electrics so I could use some help with the wiring of this sensor.
Anyone got some advice for me?

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