Dented Radiator

[darylZero]

My radiator got dented this weekend but is not leaking at all. I did a search on radiator repair and found a good place but wanted to know how I could tell if I really need to have it fixed.

The dent is on the left side of the radiator and looks like the bike fell over on a baseball :( .

I was planning on jut keeping an eye on it and see if it starts leaking then get it fixed.

Any thoughts.

 

[TimberPig]

So long as it isn't leaking, you will be fine to run it so long as it doesn't overheat because of it. The dent may reduce the cooling capacity a bit if the tubes of the core have been blocked off, but if it doesn't leak or overheat, it is basically cosmetic.

 

[NJGregsCR]

check ****, I just got a like new radiator for 60 bucks. My rad on the 97 CR250R had a similar crush area as you described and it just started to leak.

 

[mmz77]

The funny aspect is that he should only pay around 30 dollars due to yours being one solid radiator :nener: