Radiator woes

[Kwikasfuki]

Just out of extended warranty and the radiator has started to leak. I've patched it up best I can, but need a replacement. If anyone sees a second hand one, or knows of anyone selling one, can they please let me know.

FWIW, I've got a fender extender on, but couldn't be bothered putting a radiator guard on (thinking the fender extender was enough). How wrong I was ...

[100milesaway]

Kwikas    Most towns have a radiator repair company, where you can take your rad and they will fit a new core, surely that will be the best option for you.  Repair the one you already have.

[Kwikasfuki]

I didn't know that. Thanks for that info. I shall pop down my local kawa dealer and see if he can recommend anyone

[100milesaway]

Northern radiators
unit7
Leeds road
mini park
01484549028   

[O.C.]

good advice and probably the most economical way of repairing

What a wise old sage 100 miles away is....isn't he   

[Kwikasfuki]

Northern radiators
unit7
Leeds road
mini park
01484549028   

Thanks. Been down to see them. They reckon they can do it. Only problem is that its a curved radiator

[Kwikasfuki]

Currently radiator is completely off the bike so it can get fixed. I just want to make sure I have the refill sequence correct:

1. Attach hoses back to radiator. Is there anything special I need to do here like cleaning the connection points?
2. Fill radiator with anti-freeze by removing radiator cap. Note, this the cap on the radiator and not the reserve tank on the left fairing.
3. Fill the overflow bottle to the correct fill level
4. Start engine and monitor for leaks
5. Let engine cool and refill radiator and reserve tank

Does the above sound correct?

[Kwikasfuki]

Btw, a new radiator is £642 from Kawasaki

They can go  themselves.

Looks like Denso make the part (222080-2291) but can't find anyone in the UK that can supply it.

[shaggs147]

I know its only a temporary fix, but have you tried that radweld stuff you pour into the radiator?
Might buy you some time kwik until you get a proper repair.

[Kwikasfuki]

Tried that. Leak is too big. I'll take a pic of it and post it

[Kwikasfuki]

Forgot to take pics of the front (its a right mess). It looks like there's a few leaks, and I think the image below is one of the main ones.

How the cut in the centre has happened I can only assume is by the cooling fans

[100milesaway]

Are that radiator company going to fix it then?

[Kwikasfuki]

Are that radiator company going to fix it then?

Yes, assuming the can get a curved core

[Rusty]

£642 for a new Rad ??   K UK should be ashamed of themselves 

[shaggs147]

Gutted for you mate, even a repair looks like it'll cost a bit for a re-core.
Wonder if that split could be squeezed in a bit on the edge and silver soldered perhaps? I guess the best guys to ask will be the radiator repairers.
I don't know how bike manufacturers can justify their prices sometimes, it really is a shocker, but they are all the same.