Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options

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Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - FZ1obp - 18-01-16

Guys
Just got in from the daily commute (traffic v bad in SE London) to find I've holed my rad - not sure if it's corrosion or a stone but hard to identify exactly what the cause is.

New one from Yam looks like around £370, any ideas on what my options are :eek

Any ideas would be v helpful!

Thx
orlando

Re: Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - FZ1obp - 18-01-16

Looks like it's corrosion so new core at least...

Re: Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - Mick-H - 18-01-16

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-YAMAHA-Fazer-1000-FZ1S-FZ1N-FZS1000-FZ1000-06-12-REPLACEMENT-RADIATOR-FIT-/272096611706?hash=item3f5a38cd7a:g:1kYAAOSwGotWjM8x

Worth a look

Re: Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - Mick-H - 18-01-16

Better still http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminum-RADIATOR-FOR-YAMAHA-Fazer-1000-FZ1S-FZ1N-FZS1000-FZ1000-2006-2012-/401047475982?hash=item5d604ad70e:g:nMYAAOSwv0tVC5cJ

Re: Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - FZ1obp - 19-01-16

Thanks Mick, price is good Smile

I'm hoping someone can recommned which one to go for (both made in China) + have you tried any of the rad seal products?

Re: Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - Grayo - 19-01-16

I ordered one of those cheap Chinese radiators and it was useless. Some of the mounting brackets were missing and it was poor quality. I sent it back but they claimed they never received it (even though it was signed for) so wouldn't refund me. Luckily I paid on my Credit Card via Paypal so my Credit Card company refunded me.
I eventually bought a genuine Yamaha one from here http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/2008/FZ1+-+FZS10XCR/RADIATOR+HOSE/parts.html
With Import Duty and VAT it came to about £270. Not cheap I know but still a saving of £100 on UK prices.

Re: Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - The Male Whale - 19-01-16

Any decent rad repairers will fix it for about £40.00

I am sure you will have some near where you are.

Whale

Re: Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - b1k3rdude - 19-01-16

(18-01-16, 09:31 PM)Mick-H link Wrote: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-YAMAHA-Fazer-1000-FZ1S-FZ1N-FZS1000-FZ1000-06-12-REPLACEMENT-RADIATOR-FIT-/272096611706?hash=item3f5a38cd7a:g:1kYAAOSwGotWjM8x

Worth a look

Nope - its curved, all the mounts are wrong and the cap/thermostat housing is wrong - will only fit the FZ1 not the FZS.

Here is a correct rad and cheaper @£79, buy this and then get your repaired and keep as spare or sell on.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Radiator-Cooling-Aluminum-Replacement-for-YAMAHA-FZS1000-1998-2003-99-00-01-2002-/191426969196?hash=item2c91efbe6c:g:ETYAAOSwAL9UdZtp

Re: Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - Mick-H - 19-01-16

(19-01-16, 11:38 AM)b1k3rdude link Wrote: [quote author=Mick-H link=topic=19162.msg221855#msg221855 date=1453149112]
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-YAMAHA-Fazer-1000-FZ1S-FZ1N-FZS1000-FZ1000-06-12-REPLACEMENT-RADIATOR-FIT-/272096611706?hash=item3f5a38cd7a:g:1kYAAOSwGotWjM8x

Worth a look

Re: Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - PaulSmith - 19-01-16

Your local rad repair shop will sort it. Even if it is completely focced, they can rebuild a rad for a gen1 from scratch for not very much money, at least that's what the guy who fixed mine said. He did mention that the genII would be a serious pain because it is curved in two dimensions, but it would still be possible.

Re: Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - FZ1obp - 19-01-16

Guys
Many thanks for all your help - Partzilla looks good especially as it's discounted from $400 and xchange rate is VG as well. Chinese copies seem a bit risky but the sellers get a 98% ok feedback so 1:50 chance of it being an issue and £200 saving!
I'll have another look tonight and see if I can figure out exactly where it's leaking - looks like it's the matrix.
Don't think rad seal is a sensible option.
Thx again

Re: Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - mtread - 19-01-16

If it's the Matrix you are in trouble! Red or Blue? Wink

Re: Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - FZ1obp - 19-01-16

Am sure it's the base of the matrix but not leaked too badly today so will keep it going until I wort out the poa.
Red! :eek

Re: Fazer 1 2009 radiator leak - options - b1k3rdude - 20-01-16

(19-01-16, 11:50 AM)Mick-H link Wrote: It's a 2009 bike so I reckon I was just about right.

Yes, apologies. For some reason I thought the bike was an FZS not an FZ1