Aftermarket radiator

[KDIMD]

Has anyone installed one of these aftermarket radiators? Any issues with installation?
Claims 30% increase in capacity, so does that mean keeps the motor cooler?
Also, can these be painted black without hurting the cooling abilities?

I have already changed the thermostat, but the oem radiator has a bit of wear from rocks and shit.

 

[jdeitz1979]

I have one very similar to it from gpi racing fits slightly tighter and does cool better. I'm sure it would keep paint and still cool as well


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[maxcruiser]

I have one and you're to paint it, paint only the housing and not the cooling fins.

i have no problems with fitment or performance.

Mike

 

[MaxMidnight]

Has anyone installed one of these aftermarket radiators? Any issues with installation?
Claims 30% increase in capacity, so does that mean keeps the motor cooler?
Also, can these be painted black without hurting the cooling abilities?

No, the temperature of the coolant will be determined by the thermostat.

I guess anything between the base metal and atmosphere will reduce heat transfer.
However as most motorcycles seem to have black radiators I suspect the difference is minimal.
Go ahead and paint away.

 

[1FK00]

You can paint, but don't use header paint or any other hi temp stuff. They insulate. You can ask a radiator shop for recommendations.

 

[Traumahawk]

http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-radiator-black-paint.html

Ive always been told that black radiates heat....so it actually helps with heat transfer.:ummm:

 

[Sharky]

I hot a cheapy chinese one...luckily I have a good local ali welder that helped me make it fit

 

[adambweird]

Welding ali is easy, its the super alloys, duplex and super duplex alloys that are a pain, lol.

 

[thor_eyerdhal]

You can cerakote it with artic black, specially formulated for heat dissipating