Left side radiator much cooler?

Hey guys (& gals)

Yep, I'm new here and I just picked up my '03 a couple weeks ago. I am very happy with it so far with a couple gripes including the stock seat and grips being uncomfortable and the bike being heavier than I'm used to but I just need to get used to that.

My concern right now is that when in traffic and the fans come on, the right side radiator is blowing out hot air and the left side radiator is blowing out cold air. The guy that I bought the bike from did make a mention that he did a radiator flush last year because one of the radiator lines was leaking. Now I'm curious about this because I've noticed it in cool weather (about 55 degrees) and in warm weather (80 degrees) so it appears that the bike is not using the left side radiator at all.

Looking at the repair manual, it says that all you should have to do is blip the throttle 3-4 times to relieve air from the system, but I'm curious. Is there another way to bleed air from the system? Is this normal for most of these bikes? Or am I looking at possible blockage inside the radiator or lines?

Just F.Y.I. Since I feel it needs to be said...I fell in love with these bikes in 1998 after I saw my first one going down the freeway, and when the 6th gen came out, I knew I had to have one someday and I am really glad that I did.

The list of mods and dollar signs are piling up faster than my bank account is willing to deliver but I am really, really happy with this bike so far.

Thanks,
Brian

If you have a 2003 per your "garage" at left, and it is stock, there is only one fan (on the left side). The fan pulls air through the radiator from outside the bike into the engine area, from left to right. So the "draft" can feel cool on the left side.

Try actually touching the radiator itself when the engine is up to temp and see if the metal feels cool. You can also get the engine up to temp and try feeling the air coming out the left side at speed. The high pressure air at the front of the bike overpowers the fan at cruising speeds and forces air back out the left radiator. That air should be warm.

Hi and welcome to VFRD!

Doesn't sound like you have a problem, as long as the bikes temps don't get to high (240-250 plus) all the time. :cool:

Welcome to VFRD and grats on your purchase!! Make sure you post up some pics when you get a chance.