Cooling Fan Upgrade

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Install the LT Snyder Desmo Times Cooling Fan mod on the ST4s (2002 year model)


1.Prepare the Bike

• Remove fairings: lowers, upper, chin, and both sides
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2.Prepare radiator

• Remove upper radiator mounting bolts (left and right sides)
3.Lower radiator and remove fan assembly

• Free radiator from upper and lower supports
• Wiggle and allow radiator to descend about 1-2 inches
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4.Remove fan assembly

• Remove the three bolts that attach fan assembly to the radiator
• Disconnect the electrical connector
5.Prepare new fan

• Remove bolt attaching plastic fan blade to fan motor
• Take note of the fan direction (twist of blades)
• Installed and when viewed as seated on the bike, the fan rotates counterclockwise
• Match direction of new metal blade with plastic fan as it was installed
(The metal blade I received was incorrectly labeled)
• Use original nut and supplied washer
• From bottom to top, fan motor, fan, washer, then nut.
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6.Install Fan Assembly

• Bolt fan assembly back on to radiator
• Reposition radiator
• Re-bolt radiator to frame supports as in step 2.
• Re-install fairings and your are finished!
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Originally prepared by Vince Reap
This fan was purchased from LT Snyder of Desmo Times (www.desmotimes.com)
--Grimah1w 21:16, 31 January 2009 (EST)

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