[Crash Dummy Denno]

WTB: 2004 636 RADIATOR

ASAP!

[DBConz]

what did you do?

[Crash Dummy Denno]

whole in radiator, not sure from what - could be debris on track

still need a radiator!

[nt650hawk]

I talked to Ryan Hobbs. He said he might have one. He was busy with the family at the track. PM him. Pasta-rocket.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Originally Posted by nt650hawk

I talked to Ryan Hobbs. He said he might have one. He was busy with the family at the track. PM him. Pasta-rocket.

i called him this morning - he said you had asked him on sunday already! - i really appreciate your help gino - i hope he has it!

[DBConz]

i checked argo's and they only have parts (fan, overflow, etc) for an 06 636. sorry dude.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

THANKS

anyone know if an 06 636 rad will fit a 2004 636?

[ku996r]

dude, did you check KawiForums.com Kawasaki Forums: Kawasaki motorcycle forums ?

[ceo012384]

Originally Posted by Denno

whole in radiator, not sure from what - could be debris on track

still need a radiator!

How big is the "whole"? For a quick fix you can often JB Weld that shit if you're careful.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

How big is the "whole"? For a quick fix you can often JB Weld that shit if you're careful.

im racing this thing - no offense but that's a terrible idea!

i'd prefer to spend the hundred something bucks for a new or used one in perfect condition

Denno

[l3uddha]

dennis i read those horror stories on t675.net about radiators getting trashed just on the street, so i picked up one of those cox radiator guards for my bike. maybe a bit expensive, but a good investment imho, nicely crafted, and fits nicely. you could probably just get some of that metallic mesh stuff at home depot and whip something up if you wanted to save some dough...

[ceo012384]

Originally Posted by Denno

im racing this thing - no offense but that's a terrible idea!

No offense taken. It certainly wouldn't be the best solution, but it would be the cheapest, and could work in a pinch if you get stuck and need a backup plan.

Like I said, and especially if the hole is small, I have seen many people do this with no problems. The pressure built up in a radiator is nowhere close to the pressure required for JB weld to fail.

If you know someone who knows how to weld you could even use REAL welding to repair it for next to no money.

Good luck.

[DBConz]

Originally Posted by l3uddha

dennis i read those horror stories on t675.net about radiators getting trashed just on the street, so i picked up one of those cox radiator guards for my bike. maybe a bit expensive, but a good investment imho, nicely crafted, and fits nicely. you could probably just get some of that metallic mesh stuff at home depot and whip something up if you wanted to save some dough...

saw them on solomotoparts for like $60

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

If you know someone who knows how to weld you could even use REAL welding to repair it for next to no money.

Good luck.

really? i happen to a very good welder

[Degsy]

I believe it would have to be braised, not welded.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Originally Posted by Degsy

I believe it would have to be braised, not welded.

whats a braised?

[hammadown]

Originally Posted by Degsy

I believe it would have to be braised, not welded.

Braising - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Degs, is this what you had in mind? I didn;t know you could just cook it and it'd seal up Might want to add a good cut of meat in for good measure

[Degsy]

Noun

braise

1. Alt. of Braize
2. A method of joining non-ferrous metal using a molten filler metal. Similar to soldering but distinct from welding in that the filler is melted but not the metal being joined.

[hammadown]

Originally Posted by Degsy

Noun

braise

1. Alt. of Braize
2. A method of joining non-ferrous metal using a molten filler metal. Similar to soldering but distinct from welding in that the filler is melted but not the metal being joined.

That's so much less delicious than mine, but thanks for the edumacation!

Now someone find denno a radiator!

[Crash Dummy Denno]

i think im all set - hobbs is helping me out!