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Posted by chief
- March 08, 2013, 09:08:26 AMThe engines are different in several ways, even though they are both 1500... the set points for fan operation is about the same, but the differences in the engine and fuel systems likely make the nomad a bit hotter than the drifter. Drifters do run cool, comparatively speaking.
And, there are even differences between individual bikes of the same model when it comes to operation. Each model has characteristics common within the model, but there are always individual differences in the bikes.
If you aren't overheating, likely no problem. You KNOW the fan is working!
Posted by teamster6
- March 08, 2013, 08:17:47 AMI read that but would there be a differance in the two bikes?? Maybe differance is carb verses fuel injection? Pretty strange.
t6
Posted by waltervl
- March 08, 2013, 05:22:13 AMIt has been discussed before here, the Drifters Fan only switches on at very high temeratures. I have heard mine only one time in a traffic jam on a hot summer day (30 degrees Celcius). On a normal spring day it will not switch on.
Posted by teamster6
- March 08, 2013, 00:47:27 AMIts been in the middle 30's for the temp here in idaho. I have been running my 99 nomad and the 1500 drifter.
I noticed sitting idleing the Nomad cycles the engine fan about every two or three minutes.
The drifter just sits there and the fan does not go on. Its not overheating and the jugs feel warm not hot.
Whats normal do you think the nomad has a thermostat out or something or might something be wrong with the drifter. I would think both would cycle as there both 1500
anybody have any ideas
t6