TRX250R.ORG

Workshop => Engine and Bottom End => Topic started by: Maxxh2o on September 05, 2013, 04:39:51 PM

Title: Any experience with these radiators? Input thx
Post by: Maxxh2o on September 05, 2013, 04:39:51 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-TRX250-TRX250R-Aluminum-Radiator-86-87-1986-1987-/251290750924?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a82188fcc&vxp=mtr

Any input on these radiators?  Probably get what you pay for I'm sure but thought I'd ask in comparison over stock
Title: Any experience with these radiators? Input thx
Post by: 05450r on September 05, 2013, 04:58:54 PM
Ive used one,it will require a little bit of modding but overall they seem decent. I would buy another . I will try to post some more pics later
http://trx250r.org/showthread.php?1059-Radiator-question&highlight=Ebay+radiator
Title: Any experience with these radiators? Input thx
Post by: Pumashine on September 05, 2013, 05:18:54 PM
Last 1 I ordered I sent it back. China or whoever makes this stuff sucks. Says it ships from here. Did not say it was made here.
Title: Any experience with these radiators? Input thx
Post by: Maxxh2o on September 05, 2013, 05:29:34 PM
Why did you send it back?  The lower outlet bend issue?
Title: Any experience with these radiators? Input thx
Post by: Maxxh2o on September 05, 2013, 05:30:52 PM
If someone has a good deal on a PWR I'm interested....  By the time you pay fab time your probably out the same money
Title: Any experience with these radiators? Input thx
Post by: Pumashine on September 05, 2013, 06:38:55 PM
Quote from: Maxxh2o;11135
Why did you send it back?  The lower outlet bend issue?
The outlet and breather were smashed.
Title: Any experience with these radiators? Input thx
Post by: Mony25 on September 05, 2013, 09:27:54 PM
Been running one for 2 years of mx with no issues. You can def. tell the quality isn't that of some others but I wouldnt be afraid to buy another.
Title: Any experience with these radiators? Input thx
Post by: Wes350x on September 05, 2013, 09:30:53 PM
I used one and never had issues as well
Title: Any experience with these radiators? Input thx
Post by: corvetteZ06 on September 05, 2013, 09:32:17 PM
I'm running a ASI radiator (also an eBay special) for several years with no issues. Would order another for sure.
Title: Any experience with these radiators? Input thx
Post by: The Phantom on September 05, 2013, 11:14:03 PM
I just bought the GPI radiator and I paid 30 dollars to have the outlet changed.  When my fab guy cut it off he said the hole in the radiator was only open about 25% of the size of the outlet.  Said it looked like someone used a punch to put a hole in it.  He opened it up for me.  mounts for the louvers on the front didnt match up real well.  Had to cut the un-necessary mount in the middle on the top because it hit my LSR steering stem.  Its def. not just bolt in and go.  You get what you pay for here.
Title: Any experience with these radiators? Input thx
Post by: rk88r on September 06, 2013, 08:37:05 AM
Similar experience to others. I had to remove upper tab and louver mounts are a little off. The outlet clears the laeger chassis. I have not tried it on the '88 frame. I did explore the opening issue Phantom had and didn't notice any major restrictions.