price of a radiator - SV650.org

14-10-04, 01:59 PM

Developed a leak in my radiator on a K2 model. Took radiator out in the hope of getting it repaired, but too damaged for repair. Just got a quote from the dealer for a replacement: inc VAT it comes to £360!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why the hell is a simple radiator so XXXXXXing expensive. Any suggestions?

14-10-04, 03:22 PM

Julian, these things are stupidly expensive. Was it a stone? This is the reason I forked out for a radiator cover (well as soon as I found out the price of a new one!).

You can often find them on Ebay but who is saying that it's beyond repair?

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14-10-04, 04:34 PM

Hi Greg,
twas indeed a stone. A very good radiator repair place in Bedford have looked at it, but its really beyond repair. My next plan (apart from buying a radiator cover) is to scour MCN for a breakers yard and try and get one from there.
What a pain. I thought I'd only have the bike out of action for a few days, but this is looking more like a few weeks.

embee · 14-10-04, 04:37 PM

There are places who can and will repair radiators, including replacing the core if necessary. There are also places who can't be bothered.

It's not on your doorstep, but I've had dealings with a place in Kenilworth, near Coventry, who can rebuild virtually any rad, I've seen curved rads (superbike type) which they rebuilt including bending the new core! They use the old end tanks/brackets etc.

You could try giving them a phone call (that's the easiest way to contact them), they're a very small family business, and very helpful.

BHM Compak Radiators
Common Lane Industrial Estate
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
Tel. 01926 511304

website is here
http://www.klaassen.freeserve.co.uk/rad.html

A clue as to what cost to expect, they made a custom intercooler for me, fabricated alum end tanks, high spec alum core etc, similar overall size to an SV rad, for £160+vat.

14-10-04, 05:01 PM

Cheers Embee,

I'll try them tomorrow

14-10-04, 01:59 PM	#1
dokotela Guest Posts: n/a	price of a radiator Developed a leak in my radiator on a K2 model. Took radiator out in the hope of getting it repaired, but too damaged for repair. Just got a quote from the dealer for a replacement: inc VAT it comes to £360!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why the hell is a simple radiator so XXXXXXing expensive. Any suggestions?

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14-10-04, 03:22 PM	#2
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Julian, these things are stupidly expensive. Was it a stone? This is the reason I forked out for a radiator cover (well as soon as I found out the price of a new one!). You can often find them on Ebay but who is saying that it's beyond repair? .

14-10-04, 04:34 PM	#3
dokotela Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Greg, twas indeed a stone. A very good radiator repair place in Bedford have looked at it, but its really beyond repair. My next plan (apart from buying a radiator cover) is to scour MCN for a breakers yard and try and get one from there. What a pain. I thought I'd only have the bike out of action for a few days, but this is looking more like a few weeks.

14-10-04, 04:37 PM	#4
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	There are places who can and will repair radiators, including replacing the core if necessary. There are also places who can't be bothered. It's not on your doorstep, but I've had dealings with a place in Kenilworth, near Coventry, who can rebuild virtually any rad, I've seen curved rads (superbike type) which they rebuilt including bending the new core! They use the old end tanks/brackets etc. You could try giving them a phone call (that's the easiest way to contact them), they're a very small family business, and very helpful. BHM Compak Radiators Common Lane Industrial Estate Kenilworth Warwickshire Tel. 01926 511304 website is here http://www.klaassen.freeserve.co.uk/rad.html A clue as to what cost to expect, they made a custom intercooler for me, fabricated alum end tanks, high spec alum core etc, similar overall size to an SV rad, for £160+vat.

14-10-04, 05:01 PM	#5
dokotela Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers Embee, I'll try them tomorrow