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Radiator replacement.
« on: 21 January 2023, 06:46:39 pm »
Hello me again.
So bought a replacement rad off fleabay and the angle of the top right inlet is wrong sonthe hose doesn’t marry up and its useless. Are they all like this , can anybody provide a link to one they bought with no bother?
Cheers.
« Last Edit: 21 January 2023, 06:47:52 pm by Ratters »

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Re: Radiator replacement.
« Reply #1 on: 21 January 2023, 08:16:50 pm »
Just had a look at a Boxeye vs Foxeye radiator on Fowlers and the part numbers are the same.
Not sure what you've got there?
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Re: Radiator replacement.
« Reply #2 on: 21 January 2023, 08:47:18 pm »
It is supposed to be for an fzs but obviously they didn’t quite hit the mark there.
Just looked at the supplier on E bays feedback and it’s not good.
I’ll return and try another supplier they all look similar hopefully next one will be ok.

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Re: Radiator replacement.
« Reply #3 on: 22 January 2023, 07:04:51 pm »
Have you considered getting your rad recored.
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Re: Radiator replacement.
« Reply #4 on: 17 April 2023, 07:07:26 pm »

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Re: Radiator replacement.
« Reply #5 on: 17 April 2023, 08:55:20 pm »
WeMoto do them also and are very reputable

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Re: Radiator replacement.
« Reply #6 on: 18 April 2023, 06:13:57 am »
M&P are AOK. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383617506115


I never realised they were that cheap, i was expecting much higher than that!  :look
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Re: Radiator replacement.
« Reply #7 on: 18 April 2023, 06:15:28 pm »
M&P are AOK. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383617506115


I never realised they were that cheap, i was expecting much higher than that!  :look
I'd rather have a painted one, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. They'll always fail in time. I ride all conditions, I've put it in the spreadsheet to be replaced after 4 years now. Rather than dealing with the consequences of a failed one.

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Re: Radiator replacement.
« Reply #8 on: 18 April 2023, 09:54:18 pm »
Hello me again.
So bought a replacement rad off fleabay and the angle of the top right inlet is wrong sonthe hose doesn’t marry up and its useless. Are they all like this , can anybody provide a link to one they bought with no bother?
Cheers.
I believe this miss alignment has been a long standing issue. I remember posts on here years ago about it - not sure if its the same supplier but its the same issue.
And what the hell has happed to yours it looks like it has totally collapsed.
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Re: Radiator replacement.
« Reply #9 on: 19 April 2023, 05:55:15 am »
M&P are AOK. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383617506115


I never realised they were that cheap, i was expecting much higher than that!  :look
I'd rather have a painted one, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. They'll always fail in time. I ride all conditions, I've put it in the spreadsheet to be replaced after 4 years now. Rather than dealing with the consequences of a failed one.


I've never had one fail on me in 36 years riding, and don't recall any issues being mentioned on here either? (touch wood)
« Last Edit: 19 April 2023, 06:33:44 am by darrsi »
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