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[DBHWT]

Anybody have any experience with these?   Thnks

[sgtbuck]

Mine lasted about two months and the fan went out. Seemed to work while it lasted.

[dartman]

Anybody have any experience with these?   Thnks

Ive used the same one on two different bikes 07, 09, CVO,s its an attractive little unit that is simple to install, has a built in plug to connect to the accessory switch and moves a lot of air for its size, I dont use it a great deal but its a nice feeling when you round a bend and see a mile of brake lights ahead of you to flip a switch and keep your engine from cooking while your putting along.

[sledge1545]

Bought one in February 2010, it lasted about two months. The manufacturer wants to replace the switch for $60 and I have to foot the shipping to send it back. I would suggest you pass and opt for a tune which will let the bike run cooler.

[SIX38]

Installed mine in the spring of '09 along with his oil cooler fan assembly. No problems, 6000+ miles. Have dealt with many traffic jam situations while two up with full luggage and they will keep the oil temp in the 230 degree range. No cat, TTS tuner, Jet Hot ceramic coated pipes, AMSOIL, also help solve the heat issue.
Tom P.

[Big Sky Fan]

Here is a good option http://bigskyfan.tripod.com/ 

[redrum]

have had same unit on 2 bikes it really looks good and is easy to install works great

[cvobiker]

Here is a good option http://bigskyfan.tripod.com/  

I don't know about the Big Sky Fan.. I tried a homemade version using two IP55 2.2 mm fans purchased from Aerco which i connected to the AUX switch. I get stuck in the same daily freeway gridlock so i had a good pattern to measure against. I didn't see a notable difference in cooling the motor at all. After trying this I went with a Lenale and what a world of difference, the Lenale cooled by 10 degrees, but it stopped working after 7 months. Not sure what went wrong with it yet but plan to dig into it this winter.. I hope it is simple and just the switch most people experience. If your bound on a Big Sky, buy the parts yourself and save a lot of $$$$. It is very easy to install, I used zip ties to snug the fans against the oil cooler. Snip the lug end of a zip tie and use another full zip tie to poke through the oil cooler to the snipped lug on the opposite end. This secures the fans very well and very fast.... But as I stated, by experience shows they simply don't work.
 

[Grizzly]

I've had a Lenale fan for three years now and to be perfectly honest I don't find it does much good.

Just seems to blow around a lot of hot air and on really hot days I think it makes things worse.

Wouldn't suggest purchasing a fan, but rather re-tuning the engine to asist with keeping things cooler.

[Rooster]

I installed a cooler from Enigma Concepts Inc. It's two parts, the enclosed cooler with fan on one end to blow across and another fan behind the horn to blow across the cylinders. The two together work very well.

[Big Sky Fan]

I don't know about the Big Sky Fan.. I tried a homemade version using two IP55 2.2 mm fans purchased from Aerco which i connected to the AUX switch. I get stuck in the same daily freeway gridlock so i had a good pattern to measure against. I didn't see a notable difference in cooling the motor at all. After trying this I went with a Lenale and what a world of difference, the Lenale cooled by 10 degrees, but it stopped working after 7 months. Not sure what went wrong with it yet but plan to dig into it this winter.. I hope it is simple and just the switch most people experience. If your bound on a Big Sky, buy the parts yourself and save a lot of $$$$. It is very easy to install, I used zip ties to snug the fans against the oil cooler. Snip the lug end of a zip tie and use another full zip tie to poke through the oil cooler to the snipped lug on the opposite end. This secures the fans very well and very fast.... But as I stated, by experience shows they simply don't work.
 

I think it depends on how much air the fans move. The Big Sky fans put ot 44CFM each and spin at 8,000RPM. Moving that much air does make a difference.

[cvobiker]

I think it depends on how much air the fans move. The Big Sky fans put ot 44CFM each and spin at 8,000RPM. Moving that much air does make a difference.

Yup, i just checked, these fans are 44cfn/8,000 and they should be the same fan used in Big Sky. I got the fan info at another site last year. The post listed the parts for Big Sky. I think I spent around $20 or close....if you try them, make sure to position fans so they pull air through the cooler. TBH, I wouldn't waste your time trying them, literally, two degrees ain't worth time, effort and money... JMHO. 

[Big Sky Fan]

I actually have the Big Sky fan kit and in my case it makes a huge difference. I found the trick to this is to turn the fans on early. The fans will not cool down the motor once its hot, what it will do is to keep the motor from getting any hotter. In my case I have the automatic version and have it set for the fans to come on at 215F. I have sat in traffic both in Sturgis and Laughlin and the fans have kept me from overheating. These are also sold on E-Bay and you would think there would be at least 1 negative feedback if this didnt work.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150466346078&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT

[cahdbiker]

DBHWT, I would like to mention another brand of fan that is worth looking into. The brand name is SPAL. The one I purchased new on EBAY for $35.00 pulls  124 CFM and uses 1.9 amps. It is only 4 inches(plus frame with four mounting holes) and although I did not mount in on my 09SEUC it helps on my dirt bike. It is part no. VA32-A101-62A. It is described as a 4 inch paddleblade puller. Spal wants $75.00. for them. They are available in puller or pusher models and in different sizes Various inexpensive mounting systems  are offered on the Spal USA web site. (Spal USA 1731 SE Oralabor Rd. Ankeny, IA  Phone: 515-289-7000. I hope this is not considered "jumping a thread", but this fan pulls a lot of air for not much money, and they come stock on Husquavarna dirt bikes. I hope this info helps someone. CAHDBIKER

[SBB]

I actually have the Big Sky fan kit and in my case it makes a huge difference. I found the trick to this is to turn the fans on early. The fans will not cool down the motor once its hot, what it will do is to keep the motor from getting any hotter. In my case I have the automatic version and have it set for the fans to come on at 215F. I have sat in traffic both in Sturgis and Laughlin and the fans have kept me from overheating. These are also sold on E-Bay and you would think there would be at least 1 negative feedback if this didnt work.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150466346078&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT

When I get ready to promote a product I know who I'm calling.
With 32 post and approx 90% of them promoting Big Sky I have to admire your dedication and tenacity.
How did I make it this long with out the Big Sky is the question I ask myself?

SBB