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kellyjo 22-02-10 04:03 PM
Dodgy looking radiator
 
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This is a pic of the radiator from my boyfriends 02 curvy.

Over the last few months the radiator has begun to look very white and corroded, even though the bike hasnt done more than a couple of hundred miles since October (he's a fair weather light weight :-)) and is garaged.

Do any of you superior orger's know whether this is a sign of imminent problem and need for replacement, or is it just likely to be superficial discolouration and nothing to worry about.

Thanks in advance, KJ xx

yorkie_chris 22-02-10 04:05 PM
Re: Dodgy looking radiator
 
Probably superficial.

kwak zzr 22-02-10 04:06 PM
Re: Dodgy looking radiator
 
cant see what the white is? are the fins bent on the rad?

maviczap 22-02-10 04:08 PM
Re: Dodgy looking radiator
 
I thought mine was looking bad :p

Don't worry about it until it starts leaking :rolleyes:

kellyjo 22-02-10 04:13 PM
Re: Dodgy looking radiator
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kwak zzr (Post 2190617)
cant see what the white is? are the fins bent on the rad?
Yes, where it is discoloured they are a right mess!

Was just wondering cos its got its mot tomorrow and if they start telling me it needs 'this' and 'that' doing, id like to have some idea if they're trying it on!!

Skip 22-02-10 04:14 PM
Re: Dodgy looking radiator
 
Looks in much better condition than my bent up one! Mine is still holding water no problem.

yorkie_chris 22-02-10 04:15 PM
Re: Dodgy looking radiator
 
Take it home after test and ask here.


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