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Offline evo550

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Radiator flush
« on: April 25, 2012, 02:36:36 pm »
I have a set of CR radiators that are totally clogged with a white lumpy powder, a byproduct of Magnesium rott I think.
Anyone else had this problem, if so, what's the best way to flush it clean ?

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Re: Radiator flush
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2012, 06:45:17 pm »
i used to get mine done by Bikerads locally to me, drove past a while ago and looks like they have either closed or moved. they did a great job and i reckon you are right about the mag corrosion.

what model do you have as i have a pair of NOS 1986 rads i have never used and unlikely to.
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Re: Radiator flush
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2012, 09:18:58 pm »
Hoony, it's a '87 250 but I think they share the same rads...do you want me to take them off your hands in exchange for money ?

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Re: Radiator flush
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2012, 09:12:22 am »
Yes, Happy to part with them if they fit your RH i will check my CR250 Fiche today and report back.

email or PM me and we can sort it out if you are interested.


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I checked the fiche and 1986 RG & 1987 RH rads are same item (85' and 88' have different #'s to 86 & 87)
« Last Edit: April 27, 2012, 11:53:20 am by Hoony »
Long time Honda Fan, but all bike nut in general, Big Bore 2 stroke fan.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJoKP6MawYI
1985 Honda CR500RF "Big Red"
1986 Honda CR250RG
2005 KTM 300EXC "The GruntMeister" ( I love that engine)

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Re: Radiator flush
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2012, 03:20:11 pm »
pm sent

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Re: Radiator flush
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2012, 08:54:01 pm »
Another happy ending :D
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Re: Radiator flush
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2012, 09:31:50 pm »
Another happy ending :D
...you make it sound like on of those seedy massages in the valley  :P

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Re: Radiator flush
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2012, 06:49:56 pm »
Well now that ya mentioned it....... Cheers happy Vegemiters :D
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