quick ? about radiators

[tcoop474]

I ordered a new plastic kit yesterday and dont want to put the shrouds on the k5 due to my radiators being bowed inwards so bad.
I found some 86 radiators on ebay but the left side is like 60$ + shipping then the right is about the same 70 + shipping 130$ seems outrageous to me.
i found a pair of aluminum radiators for 88-04 k5s what is the difference? Will the radiators work or the mounts in different placed?
Thanks,
Tommy

[dieselbeef]

e bay got alum rads for all yrs..brand new for like 150 bucks

[Foxx4Beaver]

Do some research on them....there's been a few guys that bought them,and had to do some re-fab work(mostly the mounts) to make them fit/line up correctly.

[Polar-Bus]

I ordered a new plastic kit yesterday and dont want to put the shrouds on the k5 due to my radiators being bowed inwards so bad.
I found some 86 radiators on ebay but the left side is like 60$ + shipping then the right is about the same 70 + shipping 130$ seems outrageous to me.
i found a pair of aluminum radiators for 88-04 k5s what is the difference? Will the radiators work or the mounts in different placed?
Thanks,
Tommy

I can't offer you any tips on the rad fitment question, but FYI, do NOT be tempted to forcefully bend the bent rads back into position ! I guarantee the rads will crack and leak where the tubes are soldered to the tanks.

[tcoop474]

I did research i found some pics where a member did it and had to relocate the brackets.

[Foxx4Beaver]

I did research i found some pics where a member did it and had to relocate the brackets.

If you,or a trusted friend have the tools and the ability to weld aluminum,then I'd say go for it.Otherwise,I'd start saving for a new set of OEMs....don't buy someone elses junk off e-bay,even if they did'nt leak,they'll still be twisted/tweaked/and most likely have crushed fins....on top of the outrageous price people are asking for used beat up crap!!

[tcoop474]

Thats the truth right there. Ppl selling old turd radiators of their 86s for over 100$ i might as well put mine up on there for that to help buy new ones lol

[dieselbeef]

see about the guys makin em make you a set if they dont have new ones adv already for it. welding alum aint no big deal...maybe a send em yer old ones they make ya new ones kinda thing
some of the alum ones avail on there are nice..they use em on go karts and stuff..not the kx models but the same manuf..

gary

[tcoop474]

Who makes them?

[dieselbeef]

contact the seller..aint you ever been on ebay man!??

[tcoop474]

Yea have you not read this thread? It starts out by saying comparing ebay prices!
Ive contacted 2 sellers they dont make them just sell them there may b a company on there making them saying i havent asked all of them and i probably will not sit on ebay for hours contacting all the sellers to find out if they make them

[dieselbeef]

alright man..seemed like you were talking bout used rads is all..

[tcoop474]

We were. Comparing how ppl on ebay are selling used junk 86 rads for 100$+ and theres brand new ones for 87-04 models for 80$. But they want fit an 86 with out relocating mounts

[Polar-Bus]

We were. Comparing how ppl on ebay are selling used junk 86 rads for 100$+ and theres brand new ones for 87-04 models for 80$. But they want fit an 86 with out relocating mounts

Maybe you can make some type of adapter brackets rather than weld different mounts ? I have my KX500 currently stripped, and I don't need my rads at this time. They are both in excellent condition. You pay for shipping and I can mail you my rads to use as templates. Just mail them back when you are finished.

[tcoop474]

Thanks for the offer polar but i cant do that if something were to happen to them on the way to or from itd make me sick lol. Its all good i start my dream job tomorrow and a motorcycle dealership working in the service dept so ill get info at work or order some with the discount ill get lol.
thanks again bro