Radiator permanent fix? - Page 2 - SV650.org

Nutsinatin · 07-03-15, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt-EUC

Strom.

As per my first response then, just thought I had better made sure!

Bibio · 07-03-15, 02:55 PM

depends where its leaking from, so lets get this straight... you had the fork seals replaced and now you have a leaking radiator?

Matt-EUC · 07-03-15, 02:55 PM

Yarp.

Matt-EUC · 07-03-15, 03:00 PM

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Bibio · 07-03-15, 03:25 PM

that needs a recore. only suggestion i can make is to cut the offending area and then close off both ends to seal the fin by rolling both ends and crimping shut. yes you will loose a tiny little cooling function but in the overall its not going to make that much of a difference.

that rad guard was a waste of money then.

Matt-EUC · 07-03-15, 03:27 PM

Bugger.

And yes, the rad guard did bugger all. I contacted the company and all they did was say it's only the third time they've had negative feedback.

NTECUK · 07-03-15, 06:34 PM

Get some mesh and make up your own guard.
You got a fenda extender.

07-03-15, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt-EUC

Bugger.

And yes, the rad guard did bugger all. I contacted the company and all they did was say it's only the third time they've had negative feedback.

Perhaps it's only the third one they've sold? Big holes in a rad protector will let in big rocks.
Is it fixed yet? Both the silly side radiators on my RC-51 have had epoxy repairs for years now, I'm almost ready to call them permanent.

Scoobs · 08-03-15, 10:28 AM

Clean up the area and use epoxy. I've holed a radiator three times and each time successfully fixed it with epoxy. I was out with the GM lot when I holed the rad on my R1 and I got home after holing my rad by sticking some chewing gum over the hole. Did 30 miles on that "fix". Made a right f'ing mess though. What have you got to lose?

rictus01 · 08-03-15, 12:07 PM

I remember that chewing gum...

07-03-15, 02:55 PM	#12
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Radiator permanent fix? depends where its leaking from, so lets get this straight... you had the fork seals replaced and now you have a leaking radiator?

07-03-15, 02:55 PM	#13
Matt-EUC Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alton, Hampshire Posts: 1,606	Radiator permanent fix? Yarp. __________________ Ad eundum quo nemo ante iit - Ad infinitum et ultra White 650 V-Strom -No mods Blue curvy 650 (OMFG I FIXED IT!!!) -200mm Delkevic Stubby.

07-03-15, 03:00 PM	#14
Matt-EUC Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alton, Hampshire Posts: 1,606	Radiator permanent fix? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Ad eundum quo nemo ante iit - Ad infinitum et ultra White 650 V-Strom -No mods Blue curvy 650 (OMFG I FIXED IT!!!) -200mm Delkevic Stubby.

07-03-15, 03:25 PM	#15
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Radiator permanent fix? that needs a recore. only suggestion i can make is to cut the offending area and then close off both ends to seal the fin by rolling both ends and crimping shut. yes you will loose a tiny little cooling function but in the overall its not going to make that much of a difference. that rad guard was a waste of money then.

07-03-15, 03:27 PM	#16
Matt-EUC Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alton, Hampshire Posts: 1,606	Radiator permanent fix? Bugger. And yes, the rad guard did bugger all. I contacted the company and all they did was say it's only the third time they've had negative feedback. __________________ Ad eundum quo nemo ante iit - Ad infinitum et ultra White 650 V-Strom -No mods Blue curvy 650 (OMFG I FIXED IT!!!) -200mm Delkevic Stubby.

07-03-15, 06:34 PM	#17
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Radiator permanent fix? Get some mesh and make up your own guard. You got a fenda extender. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

08-03-15, 10:28 AM	#19
Scoobs Vipers Pillion Bitch Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waterlooville Posts: 3,933	Re: Radiator permanent fix? Clean up the area and use epoxy. I've holed a radiator three times and each time successfully fixed it with epoxy. I was out with the GM lot when I holed the rad on my R1 and I got home after holing my rad by sticking some chewing gum over the hole. Did 30 miles on that "fix". Made a right f'ing mess though. What have you got to lose? __________________ I look good, I mean really good! Hey everyone come and see how good I look! Last edited by Scoobs; 08-03-15 at 10:31 AM.

08-03-15, 12:07 PM	#20
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Radiator permanent fix? I remember that chewing gum... __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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