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Old 05-07-11, 07:45 PM   #1
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Default Pointy radiator differences?

I know there is some difference between the radiators on the different pointy models, but what does it really boil down to. Is there any major differences between them, as ronayers says they have the same part number, but ebay sellers seem to have the K3 and K4 grouped and then the K5+ as a separate entity. Is it just simply the bracketry, or are the mounts acctually different, I assume that the hoses all join in the same places as well.

I am mainly asking as after a knock with an uninsured driver my radiator is very much banana shape, and am looking to replace, and cant really afford a brand new one....so any suggestions gladly accepted.
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Old 05-07-11, 08:43 PM   #2
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i think the k3/4 models had a slightly wider radiator than the k5+ but i think all the pipework fits the same, i had to replace mine and found they were like rocking horse poo so had to stump up the cash for a new one
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Old 05-07-11, 09:57 PM   #3
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Can these peeps help?
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Old 06-07-11, 06:51 AM   #4
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Cheers all, didnt realise aaronradiator had exact dimensions on it, tht makes the differences blatently obvious. m now worried I am going to have to shell out for a new one
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Old 06-07-11, 09:19 PM   #5
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I know racers use the Curvy radiator on the pointy dont know if its a straight fit though
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Old 06-07-11, 09:33 PM   #6
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mmmm interesting, may be worth some serious investigation as pointy rads appear to be as rare as rocking horse s**t
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Old 07-07-11, 05:08 PM   #7
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Default Re: Pointy radiator differences?

Curvy radiator is significantly larger so doubt it a straight replacement.
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Old 14-07-11, 10:27 PM   #8
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I fitted a used SV1000 rad to my 650K3 because I couldn't find a used 650K3 one anywhere for anything approaching sensible money. Pipework all matched up but I had to make a new bracket for the lower mounting. Unfortunately I could only find one from a faired model so the filler neck was a bit odd. All the fan mounts had to be fabricated because the fan is on the other side on a 1000 and it wouldn't fit where I needed it to - took me a few nights of toil in the garage getting that right. The bloke I sold it to had a car sideswipe him a few weeks after buying the bike from me, and luckily the SV1000 rad was replaced with a brand new 650K3 one by the car driver's insurance company.

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Old 14-07-11, 10:38 PM   #9
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Ive a rad off my K4 for sale
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