Do i need a new Rad???

Started by Blair, June 28, 2010, 12:01:36 AM

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Blair

well i may or may not have had a minor roll over (at about 40mph) a few weeks ago.  i am fine, was sore for a couple of days, cracked my helmet in half but it did its job so i walked away... life has been pretty busy so i finally got around to tearing it apart tonight.

bent my steering stem, broke some plastic parts  and this.. (see pictures)

now the question is... is the rad fixable or would i be better to go with an aftermarket replacement?

question number 2... which is a good aftermarket steering stem? and which are good aftermarket rads if i am better to replace it.

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Kamakazi

honestly, if the rad doesnt leak, dont bother replacing it, youll just roll it again doen the road anyways, its the nature of the beast  :nod: as for the steering stem there are quite a few options, but the lonestar is the only one that comes to mind.  ???
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Krandall

If it was mine, I'd probably run it, but if you notice it running warmer by chance, I'd not hesitate to replace. The passages inside the radiator I think are pretty easy to bend/pinch and restrict flow.


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I would get a new one if it was me...time to upgrade to Fluidyne.

Livingmylife93

I have been running mine like this for about a year now with no problems. I rolled too...  :lol: