Dodgy looking radiator - SV650.org

22-02-10, 04:03 PM

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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

Probably superficial.

22-02-10, 04:06 PM

cant see what the white is? are the fins bent on the rad?

maviczap · 22-02-10, 04:08 PM

I thought mine was looking bad

Don't worry about it until it starts leaking

22-02-10, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

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

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

Take it home after test and ask here.

22-02-10, 04:03 PM	#1
kellyjo Guest Posts: n/a	Dodgy looking radiator 100_0724.jpg 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

22-02-10, 04:05 PM	#2
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Dodgy looking radiator Probably superficial. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

22-02-10, 04:06 PM	#3
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dodgy looking radiator cant see what the white is? are the fins bent on the rad?

22-02-10, 04:08 PM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Dodgy looking radiator I thought mine was looking bad Don't worry about it until it starts leaking __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

22-02-10, 04:14 PM	#6
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	Re: Dodgy looking radiator Looks in much better condition than my bent up one! Mine is still holding water no problem. __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

22-02-10, 04:15 PM	#7
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Dodgy looking radiator Take it home after test and ask here. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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