I waited 2 hours, fired her back up, let it run at idle till hot, after the initial fan run it kicked back on again within 2 to 3 minutes, this seems excessive to me, especially on a brand new bike, maybe im.being a freak about it? Idk, I also noticed a weird obnoxious noise/rattle/clacking which I believe is coming from the crank case an increases with rpms which left a nasty exhaust burn on the top of me head trying to listen and throttle a bit.
Help!!!Radiator coming on a lot/clanking noise
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The fan on/off isn't that concerning, figure it's a small radiator and when the engine hits the temp limit the radiator thermostat opens and the engine heat is dumped there, BUT there's almost no airflow when not moving so after the radiator heats up the ECU sees the temperature sensor is indicating the radiator coolant temp is "hot" and turns on the fan to cool it off. I've used a Fluke IR gun and Fluke liquid temperature probe when resetting the IAC and the fan on/off on my bike was normal. Of course you could get a liquid probe that can be immersed in coolant off eBay for far less money and you'll have a reasonable idea of what's going on at idle (the accuracy should be "close enough" figuring Honda temperature sensors are "really, really good" but not "perfect" and all you need is "close" as it's a temperature range).
The rattling is concerning. With big V-Twins (in my opinion) you should own a large bottle of threadlock and use it religiously. And torque wrenches. It could be a cover that needs to be pushed in, and holding a roll of paper towel to your ear and pointing the opening at the sound will both make you look like a goof and a genius at the same time. (well, it does for me)
TEKTON 1/4 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-150 INCH-lb.)
(i religiously use this tiny one--it saves a lot of threads from getting stretched by my big meathooks and ham-fisted wrenching)
TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-80 foot-lb.)
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The rattling is concerning. With big V-Twins (in my opinion) you should own a large bottle of threadlock and use it religiously. And torque wrenches. It could be a cover that needs to be pushed in, and holding a roll of paper towel to your ear and pointing the opening at the sound will both make you look like a goof and a genius at the same time. (well, it does for me)
TEKTON 1/4 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-150 INCH-lb.)
(i religiously use this tiny one--it saves a lot of threads from getting stretched by my big meathooks and ham-fisted wrenching)
TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-80 foot-lb.)
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NOTE: These are not affiliate links and I get nothing other than the satisfaction of perhaps helping other Fury owners.
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