Have you tried loosening all the mounts first?....I know on mine(FMF Gnarly),I find it easier to remove all three mounting bolts for the right side radiator and let it relax forward....I do this upon removal of the pipe too,only because my pipe to cylinder connection is snug,and the mount under the tank that's part of the pipe has hit my radiator before...luckily it did'nt puncture it.I would try loosening everything first and get it "relaxed"....and I agree with 81cr,you very well might get the same thing back if you exchange it for another.
I also can't gaurantee my advice is gonna work for you...just figured I'd share my procedure for removal/installation.
Foxx