Radiator repair

[dravnx]

Can my Vstrom radiator be repaired? Noticed some antifreeze on the garage floor. Looked the bike over and noticed the radiator has a leak near the bottom, center.
Guess I'll run it by a radiator repair shop on Monday.

 

[KrustyKruser]

It would depend on where it is broken and what type of materials. Aluminum tanks can probably be repaired but the aluminum tubes and/or plastic tanks would be hard to repair and would be easier to replace unless unobtainum.the broken inlet/outlet on aluminum could be fixed easily as would a leak at the seam where the core crimp onto the tanks. I don't have a reccemendaion for a repair shop though. Have always just bought new radiators.

 

[Tim-That CX Guy]

You're in Santa Rosa, call Dutton Radiator.
I've used them before, and recommend them.
If he can't fix it he'll tell you straight up.

 

[m0t0_ryder]

If ya can't find it local...

Myler's Radiator
6722 S Airport Rd. Suite A
West Jordan, UT 84084
Phone: 801-955-1421

http://www.motorcycleradiators.com/

Gallery of some of their repairs.

 

[kuksul08]

Depends on the type of crack. It can be welded. JB weld also makes a product if its easily filled in.

 

[Schnellbandit]

Do yourself a huge favor... (^^^on post above)

https://mylers-radiators.myshopify.com/products/radiator-repair

Deal with someone who repairs motorcycle radiators as their specialty. They do outstanding work. They fixed a radiator everyone else said was toast and for no more than their standard rate. They are fast and high quality.

Chances are that they might be have a swap out exchange available for you.

The worst thing to do is try to fix it yourself or have a rad shop "try" because when that doesn't work you are hosed. Mylers guarantees it will be fixed right.

 

[fast4d]

I have used mylers before. super easy.

 

[FreeRyde]

Mylers.
They fixed this for me in 2011

 

[dravnx]

Pulled the radiator. It's all metal so I don't see any issues with giving it to a radiator shop.
I'll be dropping it off tomorrow at Dutton Radiator Service in Santa Rosa.

 

[dravnx]

Well, the radiator shop says it leaks but they can't repair aluminum radiators. I guess I'll give Mylers a call. Sigh.