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Could you guesstimate how much of a temp difference this alum. radiator made in hot weather?
Thanks,
The temp still goes up, while at stop lights or slow traffic, on my 2002 but with the extra fan and the larger capacity radiator the temp comes back down rapidly. Since installing the alum rad and extra fan the stock cooling fan hasn't been activated by the temp.
The Ron Davis Rad was approximately the same price as the oem rad, just works better on my bike and gives me peace mind.
Brent
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I'm thinkin of adding a second fan now... She's boiled over on me about 5 times since new and I haver been able to fix it. Engine has run rougher after each boilover too. Guess I got the rare lemon
You might want to check your radiator cap, thermostat and the lines to the recovery tank.
I also installed a larger aluminun radiator before adding the second cooling fan
I have checked/replaced these items...
What radiator did you use? Is it from a Honda?
The radiator is aluminum and from Ron Davis Racing Radiator in the Phoenix area.
The cost was just about the same as the stock Honda and it has a larger capacity.
However, I had to do some cutting on the plastic located just behind the front wheel and add an extension to the bottom red mount. Not too bad if you have a schrol or band saw.
The Ph # for Ron Davis is 623-877-5000.
The model they sent me was #10-1030 however that was for a 97 Bird and mine is a 2002. There is a difference between the two. You can mail them your rad and they'll match it.
Brent
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I'm thinkin of adding a second fan now... She's boiled over on me about 5 times since new and I haver been able to fix it. Engine has run rougher after each boilover too. Guess I got the rare lemon
You might want to check your radiator cap, thermostat and the lines to the recovery tank.
I also installed a larger aluminun radiator before adding the second cooling fan
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In FLA I've had many problems with high temps on my BB.....But now I've solved my problem. I shifted the radiator 1.5 in forward to get some clearance from the header pipe.(had to do a little welding) Moved the OEM fan to the left side of the radiator. Installed a secondary fan(smaller fan) on the right ride using the bracket from another OEM fan.Made a littte mod the fairing behind the wheel. Installed switch and wire it directly to key switch.....presto. Tonite it's 82 degrees with no breeze and I let the temp climb to 220 and it pulled in down to 208 in 3 min. Have to give an update when I give her a field test...I'll update some pics when I get my camera from the wifey.
I took your advice and also installed a second cooling fan on my 2002 XX and it works fine.
I've never experienced boiling over but the temps would get to 225+ and even though there didn't seem to be any damage to the engine I didn't like looking at the gage reading that high.
Thanks for the info and pic's you sent.
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if you are looking for genuine honda parts try www.servicehonda.com i work on bikes and quads and i get all my oem honda yammy and kawwy parts here. they have oem parts fische. example stock oem plugs for the bird. local dealer wanted 15 bucks a pop. serv hondawas 6.25. if you order on monday you should have you parts in 5-7 days. check them out!
I checked out this site and indeed its much cheaper then any other on-line parts house.
I also have a 2007 Bandit and there was a difference of $10 for the air filter and $80 for the fuel pump. I didn't need these things now but will definately use this site in the future.
Thank you for the info. Its much appreciated.
Brent
Chain and sprockets
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Hi Skip
I just ordered a DID 530 chain, front and rear sprockets for my 2007 1250 Bandit.
The price was $265, free shipping and you won't have to pay sales tax as you are out of California.
The business is Drive Systems in Huntington Beach, CA. Phone # 714-379-9040.
Brent