Radiator leak

[Skidmarx]

something i swear by, devcon plastic steel epoxy, its a 2 part jigga, iv held alloy radiators together, a cast sump in a commodore wich hit a square gutter, split from one side to the other, filled the crack in with this shit and it still hasnt leaked a drop nearly 7 years later, i make all sorts of things with it

in saying that, glad u finally got a result

[Madmax]

Three days later and the silcone should have hardened up so I fitted the radiator back on filled it up burped it then ran the motor for about two minutes which was all it took for the green pee to occure. bugger bugger bugger....off to Repco for some silver seal stopped off at three other places on the way and not sold there or run out....got back put the whole tube in ran the motor the green pee continued...and continued and continued once a large green puddle was on the floor I gave up on it. In anger I cleaned the area up took the stupid bent ally off and cleared all the silicone away and savagely crammed some mixed knead it in the hole...at this stage all attempts to make it look like new were out the window. I hosed all the excess green pee off and left it overnight. Today I ran my motor untill the fan kicked in and not a sign of the dreaded green pee...I let it cool and did it again to make sure..still no pee. I put my fairing back on and ran it again still no pee...took it for a short run and well no green pee...an "I couldn't give a rats arse attitude" ended up being the one that fixed it. Moral of the story??? buy an air cooled bike lol!. I did end up tapping the two holes where the fairing fits near the steering stem due to one of Suckzukis crappy fairing clip things breaking and fitting two stainless steel socket cap button bolts...thats what they call them anyway....wonder how long radiator repair will last??

Sounds like you were holding your mouth right old man. Glad you got the result you were after. The spare is still here if you need it bloke, or until someone else needs it.

Cheers


Max

[Landmine]

Steve
Maybe its time I fitted some radiator and oil cooler guards to help prevent a tube failure.

[BEAU]

Steve
Maybe its time I fitted some radiator and oil cooler guards to help prevent a tube failure.

Call Suzuki and ask for a quote on a Genll radiator-make sure your sitting down though.

[Landmine]

BJK1 did a quick search new rad ex USA site $784 US
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/...A=510&B=20
Rad guards look pretty cheap insurance. Not to mention the effects of coolant or oil on the rear tyre.

Steve
Maybe its time I fitted some radiator and oil cooler guards to help prevent a tube failure.

Call Suzuki and ask for a quote on a Genll radiator-make sure your sitting down though.

[BEAU]

I was more talking Suzuki aus if a rock broke it beyond repair on a ride. Expensive...

[Aussie Steve]

Beats the crap out of me how they justify that...the thing is probably worth $100:00 max...guess the Jap CEO's have to drive around in their AMG Mercs or Bently's hey?...or is it a case of powdered rhino horn sprinkled on their little winkies?? that stuff won't come cheap and neither will they hahahaha!

[piperjon]

Beats the crap out of me how they justify that...the thing is probably worth $100:00 max...guess the Jap CEO's have to drive around in their AMG Mercs or Bently's hey?...or is it a case of powdered rhino horn sprinkled on their little winkies?? that stuff won't come cheap and neither will they hahahaha!

Hi, My number two busa I fitted a radiator guard and this busa I just bought I did the same again. Radiator guard and oil cooler guard. Bought from ratedr@westnet.com.au is his address. cost was for bought $189.99 plus postage. you just got to tell him you model busa to get the right ones to fit and they are steel guards too. john

[Landmine]

Choose for yourself Partshark radiator price $560. Plus postage.
E Commerce is your friend and is changing retail.
http://www.partshark.com/fiche_section_detail.asp

I was more talking Suzuki aus if a rock broke it beyond repair on a ride. Expensive...

[RYDRZ]

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[Aussie Steve]

Thanks for the offers guys but I managed to fix it up and it hasn't sprung a leak yet so looks like the combination of silver seal and knead it has done the trick fingers crossed. That partshark price is pretty good but if mine fails I will take Max up on his offer.

[ohzone]

Thanks for the offers guys but I managed to fix it up and it hasn't sprung a leak yet so looks like the combination of silver seal and knead it has done the trick fingers crossed. That partshark price is pretty good but if mine fails I will take Max up on his offer.

If you want to fix it forever this maybe a good option
Radiator
$165 delivered
Forget it
Sorry for a Gen1 not a Gen 2

[Landmine]

That is a top price. I will keep that contact handy.

Thanks for the offers guys but I managed to fix it up and it hasn't sprung a leak yet so looks like the combination of silver seal and knead it has done the trick fingers crossed. That partshark price is pretty good but if mine fails I will take Max up on his offer.

If you want to fix it forever this maybe a good option
Radiator
$165 delivered
Forget it
Sorry for a Gen1 not a Gen 2