Installing IMS Tank need to mount some fans
#1
Installing IMS Tank need to mount some fans
I took the leap and orderd an IMS tank. Followed all of the instructions that Todd had posted several years ago, and everything seems to be going well. However, I don't have a clue how he mounted the Rad Fans. Does anyone have a picture I can use to get some ideas from? Would apperciated any help I can get.
I also ordered 1995 KLX shrouds a to see if they will fit. I think they will. I'll post pics when I get them installed.
Thanks for the help.
I also ordered 1995 KLX shrouds a to see if they will fit. I think they will. I'll post pics when I get them installed.
Thanks for the help.
#4
The IMS tank was designed for the 1993-1996 KLX250. I have a 2007 KLX250s and the tank fits with many mods, one being exchanging the stock fan with some small DC fans. I don't know about the 2009, but I would think it would be the same mods. I have ordered new shrouds instead of cutting mine with a dremel tool. I may want to go back to the steel tank sometime and don't want to ruin the 2007 shrouds. Just need to figure out how to mount those fans!
#5
HEY, NOBRAKES wake up, they need you!
The IMS tank was designed for the 1993-1996 KLX250. I have a 2007 KLX250s and the tank fits with many mods, one being exchanging the stock fan with some small DC fans. I don't know about the 2009, but I would think it would be the same mods. I have ordered new shrouds instead of cutting mine with a dremel tool. I may want to go back to the steel tank sometime and don't want to ruin the 2007 shrouds. Just need to figure out how to mount those fans!
#6
At first I made up an aluminum bracket that bolted in the same footprint as the stock fan and put two fans on it:
A while later, I felt I needed some more cooling after seeing the overtemp light come up during a bush whacking excursion where there was very little air flow, so I added two more fans to the left side, but this time, I just used a narrow bolt through the rad fins with some rtv sealant around for cushioning, like this:
And I eventually did away with the aluminum bracket and set up the right side like the left:
All four fans wired to the stock pig-tail in parallel. Note, those screws are not tight at all they just keep them in place, and the sealant provides cushioning so they don't damage the core. I think you can actually buy a kit to mount fans like this, I think they use a zip-tie sort of arrangement instead of the screw.
They are very quiet, so the white-out on the blades was so I could tell if they are spinning while I was testing them out:
A while later, I felt I needed some more cooling after seeing the overtemp light come up during a bush whacking excursion where there was very little air flow, so I added two more fans to the left side, but this time, I just used a narrow bolt through the rad fins with some rtv sealant around for cushioning, like this:
And I eventually did away with the aluminum bracket and set up the right side like the left:
All four fans wired to the stock pig-tail in parallel. Note, those screws are not tight at all they just keep them in place, and the sealant provides cushioning so they don't damage the core. I think you can actually buy a kit to mount fans like this, I think they use a zip-tie sort of arrangement instead of the screw.
They are very quiet, so the white-out on the blades was so I could tell if they are spinning while I was testing them out:
#7
At first I made up an aluminum bracket that bolted in the same footprint as the stock fan and put two fans on it:
A while later, I felt I needed some more cooling after seeing the overtemp light come up during a bush whacking excursion where there was very little air flow, so I added two more fans to the left side, but this time, I just used a narrow bolt through the rad fins with some rtv sealant around for cushioning, like this:
And I eventually did away with the aluminum bracket and set up the right side like the left:
All four fans wired to the stock pig-tail in parallel. Note, those screws are not tight at all they just keep them in place, and the sealant provides cushioning so they don't damage the core. I think you can actually buy a kit to mount fans like this, I think they use a zip-tie sort of arrangement instead of the screw.
They are very quiet, so the white-out on the blades was so I could tell if they are spinning while I was testing them out:
A while later, I felt I needed some more cooling after seeing the overtemp light come up during a bush whacking excursion where there was very little air flow, so I added two more fans to the left side, but this time, I just used a narrow bolt through the rad fins with some rtv sealant around for cushioning, like this:
And I eventually did away with the aluminum bracket and set up the right side like the left:
All four fans wired to the stock pig-tail in parallel. Note, those screws are not tight at all they just keep them in place, and the sealant provides cushioning so they don't damage the core. I think you can actually buy a kit to mount fans like this, I think they use a zip-tie sort of arrangement instead of the screw.
They are very quiet, so the white-out on the blades was so I could tell if they are spinning while I was testing them out:
#8
Yes, I just spread the fins around it a little, small washer on the back side for support with more of the sealant for cushioning. If I was doing it again, I'd get one of those zip-tie mounting kits, should be available from an auto-parts shop.
#9
I just ordered some of them!
#10
Hey NoBrakes, if its not to much to ask, I was wondering if i could get a full shot of your bike to see how the IMS tank sits on the bike, the acerbis looks absurd and the clarke only adds a little bit more. From what I read here it sounds like you can still use shrouds of your choice.