After considering getting a recore for my heavily corroded radiator, I took a chance and bought one from Hong Kong. As expected it isn't particularly good quality but it was less than 80 quid and arrived in 5 days flat. The mounting lugs are thin and easily bendable compared to the Yamaha radiator but what's worse is the weld seems nowhere near as good. Also, the number of fins is about half that of the Yamaha radiator.
I expect it'll last about 2 years max, so I'll repair the old radiator too. At least this gets me back on the road. Here are some pics if anyone else out there is considering aftermarket.
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The old radiator doesn't actually look that bad until you get close. The lower edge looks like delaminated plywood up close
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I expect it'll last about 2 years max, so I'll repair the old radiator too. At least this gets me back on the road. Here are some pics if anyone else out there is considering aftermarket.
[smg id=2592 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 1545"]
[smg id=2593 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 1549"]
The old radiator doesn't actually look that bad until you get close. The lower edge looks like delaminated plywood up close
[smg id=2594 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 1550"]
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