Fan switch..what do you think

[zman]

Mine went out so I found this one.. A little less expensive then the 47-52 dollar ones..hopefully OK, I just ordered one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/THERMOSTAT-SENS ... d3&vxp=mtr

 

[dan filipi]

Looks like a good alternative.

 

[zman]

I hope so, also seller has them for the 1000 and 1200`s too. wonder if factory switches are set the same between the 1000 to 1200 models?

 

[Denver]

Good question! :good: I would have guessed they all were the same, sort of like the water pumps. :headscratch:

 

[Ansimp]

I like Caltric as a supplier Jeff so I expect these switches should be reasonable quality :yes:

 

[zman]

Ansimp » Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:55 am[/url]":fe5st0rn]
I like Caltric as a supplier Jeff so I expect these switches should be reasonable quality :yes:

Thanks Tony, good to know.

 

[ianstaley]

Anyone know how to test a switch off the bike? Would attaching it to a voltmeter should it read on or off when the switch inside works? I would have thought on read continuous circuit?

 

[mcgovern61]

ianstaley » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:38 am[/url]":2wqyqied]
Anyone know how to test a switch off the bike? Would attaching it to a voltmeter should it read on or off when the switch inside works? I would have thought on read continuous circuit?

As a matter of fact, we have a video on how to test it:

viewtopic.php?p=28869#p28869

 

[ianstaley]

mcgovern61 » Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:45 pm[/url]":3o2x628e]

ianstaley » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:38 am[/url]":3o2x628e]
Anyone know how to test a switch off the bike? Would attaching it to a voltmeter should it read on or off when the switch inside works? I would have thought on read continuous circuit?

As a matter of fact, we have a video on how to test it:

viewtopic.php?p=28869#p28869

Ace man there, thanks very much. gives me even more inspiration to look just that little bit harder. Thanks again.

Ian :salute: :thanks:

 

[SnoBrdr]

zman » Tue Sep 29, 2015 10:21 am[/url]":1d7a85m8]
I hope so, also seller has them for the 1000 and 1200`s too. wonder if factory switches are set the same between the 1000 to 1200 models?

I got one for my 1000 at Rock Auto Parts.

Was under $15. It's actually for a Honda Civic.

 

[ianstaley]

Amazing isn't it that so hard to get parts are used on Honda Car? typical, go to Honda I have a GL1000 and they all fall about laughing but according to Honda they don't make them anymore. Case of left hand doesn't know right hand is scratching bum as no brain to connect them.

 

[SnoBrdr]

ianstaley » Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:52 pm[/url]":skm7e9lm]
Amazing isn't it that so hard to get parts are used on Honda Car? typical, go to Honda I have a GL1000 and they all fall about laughing but according to Honda they don't make them anymore. Case of left hand doesn't know right hand is scratching bum as no brain to connect them.

The GL1000 motor was based on a old Honda car motor.

 

[zman]

Guys beware buying this part, part they sent was a 16MM thread the (my) gl1100 has a 18MM thread, says they have a 20% restock fee unless it is their fault, I think it is their fault but probably gonna get burned.
Are there different thread sizes on Goldwings? you say a Honda car type fits but I tried one of those and same deal..threads too small, it had a 16MM thread and would not fit.

 

[slabghost]

you may be able to find a suitable reducer to fit the switch. IMHO the seller should be providing those with the sale if he is saying it fits the goldwing motors.

 

[SnoBrdr]

slabghost » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:45 pm[/url]":1qdv6cfd]
you may be able to find a suitable reducer to fit the switch. IMHO the seller should be providing those with the sale if he is saying it fits the goldwing motors.

No reducer necessary.

This part from Rock Auto fits the 78 GL1000 perfectly and I believ all years 75-79 at least are the same: https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=488724

 

[slabghost]

SnoBrdr » Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:49 pm[/url]":153r4137]

slabghost » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:45 pm[/url]":153r4137]
you may be able to find a suitable reducer to fit the switch. IMHO the seller should be providing those with the sale if he is saying it fits the goldwing motors.

No reducer necessary.

This part from Rock Auto fits the 78 GL1000 perfectly and I believ all years 75-79 at least are the same: https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=488724

We are talking about this particular switch and seller.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/THERMOSTAT-SENS ... d3&vxp=mtr

 

[zman]

slabghost » Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:09 pm[/url]":3d2nj5bm]

SnoBrdr » Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:49 pm[/url]":3d2nj5bm]

slabghost » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:45 pm[/url]":3d2nj5bm]
you may be able to find a suitable reducer to fit the switch. IMHO the seller should be providing those with the sale if he is saying it fits the goldwing motors.

No reducer necessary.

This part from Rock Auto fits the 78 GL1000 perfectly and I believ all years 75-79 at least are the same: https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=488724

We are talking about this particular switch and seller.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/THERMOSTAT-SENS ... d3&vxp=mtr

Yes..the switch is a 16MM and mine or maybe all GL`s are 18MM..Anyone know if this is true? 18MM.

 

[zman]

SnoBrdr » Wed Sep 30, 2015 3:49 pm[/url]":2b4g5gmq]

slabghost » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:45 pm[/url]":2b4g5gmq]
you may be able to find a suitable reducer to fit the switch. IMHO the seller should be providing those with the sale if he is saying it fits the goldwing motors.

No reducer necessary.

This part from Rock Auto fits the 78 GL1000 perfectly and I believ all years 75-79 at least are the same: https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=488724

Going to look for this part local, come up empty when the part number is entered, any idea what car it fits? tried the part number with Napa,autozone,o'reilly`s got nothing but they should have it.

 

[slabghost]

Try a search for this number. I'm chatting with Advance Auto on this one.
Part No. TFS596

 

[slabghost]

Okay that's supposed to be a direct replacement for the Beck Arnley switch from Rock Auto. Link to it at Advance Auto is here.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/carq ... showTitle=