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Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: 87cclR on April 03, 2015, 12:02:09 PM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=291214668678

Anyone use one of these? Really don't want to shell out $400 for a pw from ESR. Thanks.
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: Hawaiiysr on April 03, 2015, 12:26:58 PM
The reviews are hot and cold. When these first started to come out many people were complaining the spigots were not the same spec as OEM. As of late the company seams to have addressed that issue and reviews are more positive then a year ago.
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: Pumashine on April 03, 2015, 01:39:22 PM
If they are supposed to be for a 86-89 trx, do the mounts have the OEM  dimensions. Obviously the one in the pic won't work.
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: 87cclR on April 03, 2015, 01:46:42 PM
Quote from: Pumashine;52635
If they are supposed to be for a 86-89 trx, do the mounts have the OEM dimensions. Obviously the one in the pic won't work.


Unsure but I suspect that's a "stock" photo. I have an email in to find out for certain.
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: 87cclR on April 03, 2015, 02:04:42 PM
Quote from: Hawaiiysr;52605
The reviews are hot and cold. When these first started to come out many people were complaining the spigots were not the same spec as OEM. As of late the company seams to have addressed that issue and reviews are more positive then a year ago.

thanks for the info. Sounds like it's gonna be a dice roll, albeit an inexpensive one. Probably order one up once I get a reply from the seller on whether or not that's a stock photo, worst case scenario, I have to return it and use my ugly ass stock one.
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: etccb on April 03, 2015, 02:09:29 PM
One guy that went to modify and correct the spigot on one of these found the hole through the tank inside the spigot was small and restrictive. I believe the only way to double check would be to remove the spigot. If considering it as a stock replacement should be ok but a pwr type upgrade they are not.
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: 87cclR on April 03, 2015, 02:12:39 PM
Quote from: etccb;52638
One guy that went to modify and correct the spigot on one of these found the hole through the tank inside the spigot was small and restrictive. I believe the only way to double check would be to remove the spigot. If considering it as a stock replacement should be ok but a pwr type upgrade they are not.


So the big question is, if I'm thinking long-term, what is a good power type upgrade?
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: Hawaiiysr on April 03, 2015, 02:33:49 PM
I believe cheap aftermarket rads are available. Thicker cores. This has been covered on here as well as other forums with pictures. I would roll the dice myself. If I can find the pictures I will post them in this tread
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: 87cclR on April 03, 2015, 02:40:42 PM
Quote from: Hawaiiysr;52640
I believe cheap aftermarket rads are available. Thicker cores. This has been covered on here as well as other forums with pictures. I would roll the dice myself. If I can find the pictures I will post them in this tread

Awesome, please do. Thanks!
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: Quinnlt4 on April 03, 2015, 06:40:45 PM
I have been running one of those for 2 years now with no issues. The spigots are angled different than stock but still fits fine. There are larger in size than oem. I had to modify my shrouds for the bigger radiator.
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: 87cclR on April 03, 2015, 06:56:51 PM
Quote from: Quinnlt4;52644
I have been running one of those for 2 years now with no issues. The spigots are angled different than stock but still fits fine. There are larger in size than oem. I had to modify my shrouds for the bigger radiator.


Sweet, thanks for the info. If I need to, removing the spigots and re welding them isn't an issue, think I'll go ahead and pop the $ for one. It's not like I'll be running in the Nationals anytime soon, lol.
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: red88r on April 04, 2015, 12:43:01 AM
Mine was very nice overall. That being said it would not fit my 87 frame.  I even removed the grommets out of the lower mounts and it still would not go.  It hit the rear frame rail on the bottom of the tank.  The lower pegs were welded too far to the back.  With a little bitchin they took and back and even payed me for my return shipping.  I was bummed out that it didn't work.
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: rk88r on April 04, 2015, 09:12:38 AM
The thicker one I have has the same problem red88r described. I also have a standard one the fit good. The spigots clear a laeger frame.
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: jimcarrier on May 26, 2015, 08:32:04 PM
mine ran very good and did the job unlike my old oem honda smashed fin one...

until it take a tree in the belly.lol
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: rablack21 on May 27, 2015, 08:52:45 AM
I purchased one and raced mx with it. It is a decent factory replacement. It seems to be decently built. Make sure you purchase the year model your are looking for. The 86/87 model has the curved inlets/outlets, the 88/89 model has the straight ones. Take Note: this radiator, regardless of it's claims, does NOT cool any better than the factory radiator.
Title: Cheapo 250R eBay Radiator - Link and Thoughts
Post by: havinnoj on May 27, 2015, 11:12:19 AM
I have looked at them over the years and my thought was that they would probably work.  But I never wanted to take that gamble.  So I bought an aftermarket one.