Replace thermal switch on CF Moto Fashion Forward By fashionforward (Read 1,524 times)

[fashionforward]

I need to replace the thermal switch in the front radiator on the Fashion CF Moto 250 scooter.  Do I have to empty the radiator first?  Are there posted instructions?

Russ

[cyborg]

When was the last time it was changed? ,,, Probably be a good time to do both

[scooter2]

Mar 31, 2015 19:47:56 GMT -6 fashionforward said:

I need to replace the thermal switch in the front radiator on the Fashion CF Moto 250 scooter.  Do I have to empty the radiator first?  Are there posted instructions?

Russ

There is a switch in the coolant line on the engine.


According to this link buggynews.com/temp-gauge-not-working-t46575.html the one on the engine drives the dash gauge and one on the radiator drives the fan.

According to this image, the radiator drain is down next to the oil filler, coming out of the water pump. They say to open your radiator cap to let this drain work. Of course you could just pop off the radiator line there.



The switch for the fan is likely on the bottom of the radiator, so draining the coolant would be the best way, although I suppose you could just change it fast and lose some coolant. 


I'm going to assume some teflon tape would be good to use but I don't know.

Seems like an easy repair once the body work is off.

I would like to ask you a favor. The next time you drive your Fashion scooter for about ten miles, could you feel your rear tire and rim and tell me if they are pretty hot? Mine is getting hot from the heat off of the exhaust pipe and I'm trying to figure out if that's normal for these Fashion/Helix style scooters.

Thanks. 

[fashionforward]

Thanks for your help! Yes ... I will check the rear tire and rim the next time I drive it for 10 miles+