This past summer I did a daytrip (around 60 miles) on the railbed east of me. Air temp was probably 75-80*. I was probably riding @ around 35 mph. I have a temp' gauge & noticed that the fan cycled on & off regularly @ the typical "points" on the gauge (Same as when I'm riding @ low speeds in the bush). I thought the intervals between the fan coming on would've increased.
I would've thought that yes, running faster would create more heat, but the increased airflow thru the rad would cool the coolant quicker. Any thoughts? Is the rad not large enough to take advantage of the increased airflow @ speed?
Next year I'll make sure the fins are clear (it may have been a while since they had been cleaned). I don't go mud bogging w/ the Ranger, but dirt does accumulate.
I would've thought that yes, running faster would create more heat, but the increased airflow thru the rad would cool the coolant quicker. Any thoughts? Is the rad not large enough to take advantage of the increased airflow @ speed?
Next year I'll make sure the fins are clear (it may have been a while since they had been cleaned). I don't go mud bogging w/ the Ranger, but dirt does accumulate.