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forumboy007 · 11-18-2008, 05:50 PM

I came out to my bike this afternoon {after being laid off from work}

and saw a bunch of dried lime greenish shit all over the left side of my bike...Obviously it was from the radiator, but I wasn't sure what the problem was...I only had fluid leak on the left half of the radiator, my fan is working fine, hoses seem to be in good shape, but on the front of the radiator there appears to be an impact from a rock, so I'm pretty sure I punctured it...It looks like the rad fluid is leaking directly from the radiator itself...
I'm gonna take it to a shop tomorrow morning since I don't have to work...
If they can repair it for cheap, I'll have it done, if not, I'll buy a used radiator {I've already found some for less than $100}

If I need a new one, would somebody be able to help me replace it???
I'll buy beer in exchange for a little time and help

ninjarider · 11-18-2008, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by forumboy007

I came out to my bike this afternoon {after being laid off from work}

and saw a bunch of dried lime greenish shit all over the left side of my bike...Obviously it was from the radiator, but I wasn't sure what the problem was...I only had fluid leak on the left half of the radiator, my fan is working fine, hoses seem to be in good shape, but on the front of the radiator there appears to be an impact from a rock, so I'm pretty sure I punctured it...It looks like the rad fluid is leaking directly from the radiator itself...
I'm gonna take it to a shop tomorrow morning since I don't have to work...
If they can repair it for cheap, I'll have it done, if not, I'll buy a used radiator {I've already found some for less than $100}

If I need a new one, would somebody be able to help me replace it???
I'll buy beer in exchange for a little time and help

damn man, that sucks, all of it. that 636 I was looking at got sold

forumboy007 · 11-18-2008, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by ninjarider

damn man, that sucks, all of it. that 636 I was looking at got sold

Yeah well shit happens, no use getting all mad about it, and I did want a vacation, haha...It does kinda suck though because it was a good job and I made good money...
But where one door shuts, another opens...

I just wanna fix my bike though!!!

DGA · 11-18-2008, 06:26 PM

If you have tools I will give you a hand.

forumboy007 · 11-18-2008, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by DGA

If you have tools I will give you a hand.

What kind of tools...screwdrivers and wench???

forumboy007 · 11-18-2008, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by forumboy007

What kind of tools...screwdrivers and wench???

HAHAHA, I said wench

That's actually not funny, I really do have one of those...

No seriously though, is that all you need, a wrenches and screwdrivers???

DGA · 11-18-2008, 07:21 PM

I don't know...it's your bike not mine.

You should at least have:
ratchet
metric socket set
screw drivers
pliers

That should do, since you only have to take the fairings off and than the radiator.

My tools are not at my place, since I have an apartment, otherwise I would bring them.

CBRinPDX · 11-18-2008, 07:39 PM

I have a garage and tools if you can get the bike over here.

I'm working on Santi's (Spec) bike tomorrow, 11/19, but I can help out one of these coming afternoons/evenings.

Do you have the shop manual? Some motors are picky about the air bleeding process.


11-18-2008, 05:50 PM	#1
forumboy007 Pit Crew Joined: Oct 2008 From: Oregon City, OR I Ride: 05 Plasma Blue 636	Radiator Help I came out to my bike this afternoon {after being laid off from work} and saw a bunch of dried lime greenish shit all over the left side of my bike...Obviously it was from the radiator, but I wasn't sure what the problem was...I only had fluid leak on the left half of the radiator, my fan is working fine, hoses seem to be in good shape, but on the front of the radiator there appears to be an impact from a rock, so I'm pretty sure I punctured it...It looks like the rad fluid is leaking directly from the radiator itself... I'm gonna take it to a shop tomorrow morning since I don't have to work... If they can repair it for cheap, I'll have it done, if not, I'll buy a used radiator {I've already found some for less than $100} If I need a new one, would somebody be able to help me replace it??? I'll buy beer in exchange for a little time and help

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11-18-2008, 06:26 PM	#4
DGA Zone Head Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: British	If you have tools I will give you a hand.


11-18-2008, 07:21 PM	#7
DGA Zone Head Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: British	I don't know...it's your bike not mine. You should at least have: ratchet metric socket set screw drivers pliers That should do, since you only have to take the fairings off and than the radiator. My tools are not at my place, since I have an apartment, otherwise I would bring them.


11-18-2008, 07:39 PM	#8
CBRinPDX Streetfighter Joined: Oct 2007 From: SE Portland I Ride: '06 DR-Z400SM '05 NRS C1 '76 KZ900	I have a garage and tools if you can get the bike over here. I'm working on Santi's (Spec) bike tomorrow, 11/19, but I can help out one of these coming afternoons/evenings. Do you have the shop manual? Some motors are picky about the air bleeding process.