Radiator repairs/alteration
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thmjo1
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Radiator repairs/alteration
Hiya
Can anyone recommend a company who can alter a radiator? I had issues at the weekend with the front tyre on my NC29 race bike hitting the bottom of the rad. Can't move the rad up because the ram air scoop is there and can't move it back as it will hit the pipes. The tyre only just hits the rad under heavy breaking but its enough to be a worry. Ideally I would like a section removed from the rad bottom to give clearance but I don't know if this is possible. Based in the NW but don't mind travelling or posting if there's a company that can help.
Cheers
Can anyone recommend a company who can alter a radiator? I had issues at the weekend with the front tyre on my NC29 race bike hitting the bottom of the rad. Can't move the rad up because the ram air scoop is there and can't move it back as it will hit the pipes. The tyre only just hits the rad under heavy breaking but its enough to be a worry. Ideally I would like a section removed from the rad bottom to give clearance but I don't know if this is possible. Based in the NW but don't mind travelling or posting if there's a company that can help.
Cheers
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Yakama
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Re: Radiator repairs/alteration
I remember reading before that zxr250 rads used to be a common upgrade as they were larger but didn't foul the exhaust under braking, maybe an idea?
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thmjo1
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Re: Radiator repairs/alteration
Thanks Yakama
I managed to find a local company who fix lorry radiators (!) and they managed to remove the bottom 2 rows of fins and tubes, and weld everything up. They pressure tested and even painted the thing too. Should give plenty of clearance now.
I'll look into the ZXR250 option,(must admit I'd never heard of them), as my concern now is with the altered radiator not keeping the engine cool enough. Always something to worry about!
I managed to find a local company who fix lorry radiators (!) and they managed to remove the bottom 2 rows of fins and tubes, and weld everything up. They pressure tested and even painted the thing too. Should give plenty of clearance now.
I'll look into the ZXR250 option,(must admit I'd never heard of them), as my concern now is with the altered radiator not keeping the engine cool enough. Always something to worry about!