Electric fan?

[specialized7]

I got this idea, Since i ride trails all the time and sometimes with a bunch of people i have to slow down a lot and drive at very low speeds(going threw a mud hole, etc) and always wondered if the blasters gonna overheat.
When i used to drive my kodiak when we were going threw mudholes or going slow the electric fans would kick in to cool it off.
Could you somehow mount a electric fan in front of the motor to help cool it off while your idling or going slow?
what kind of watts do fans use?
anyone ever think of this?

 

[Paulie B]

Sounds like a good idea. The problem is those fans suck ALOT of watts.

 

[JD3020]

It makes sense. I know on our Foreman, if you ride hard, or in water the fan kicks on. But im not sure how quickly a blaster will overheat. But probably just a small light fan would work, and wire it on a switch somewhere by the handlebars. And if you think the motor is getting hot, just flip it on. But im not sure on how to make it work, or if its needed.

 

[specialized7]

Yea see i wasent sure, I need to know what kind of watts they use and and one that is waterproof.
with this top secret engine build im thinking it might overheat in the bush

 

[specialized7]

i Found some on eBay for those Dune buggy's , 8x8 fan that uses 35watts

 

[foolish913]

try it out an let us know if it works out 35 watts isnt much you would need a low watt headlight also

 

[BrokenBlazer]

I think you could keep your stock headlight, you just couldnt use the fan and headlight at the same time. Its cooler at night anyways.

 

[JD3020]

You could probably go with a LED headlight. They are bright, last a long time, and dont use much energy. But they are probably a little pricey.

 

[ron89]

hmm maybe you could hook it up to where the light hooks up, and then when you turn on the light switch the fan will come on ?..

 

[samolia]

usually when i think it might be getting a little hot i just take it easy but then again im hardly all the way in the throttle