You got it! Hopefully it goes smooth for you. Just go slower than you think you need too. Getting frustrated or moving too fast is when bad things can happen. Then let us know how it goes! 🤘🏻🤙🏻⚡️
Hi I have done similar work, but tried after using wood that it was easier with a metal file. It is easier to put it exactly where you want and is less flexible, thereby distributing the force of the hammer better.
I think a lot of people use wood due to the soft aluminum metal being easily damaged. BUT, use what works for you! This was my first go at serious straightening.
hey bro im looking for a new radiator for my bike, does all dirtbikes radiators are the same ? they all look almost exact same size on the pictures from the site im buying lol
No. Some radiators might work from different years, but it’s best to get the right model and year. A part finder from RMATV can be helpful to get a part number, then you can search eBay for a used one.
Nice work! That fix with the inlet is slick. A whole chunk of wood (2x4) would spread the load a bit and help it flatten out the rad. Lay it on its side like you had... use the big junk of wood in the edge where you had the thinner point. Catch that lip and give a wack. It it has twist in the in rad. Clamp it lightly in the vice on end end. Look over it and sight down the length. Grab the top end (not in the vice obviously) then untwist it. to line the top and bottom tank up. Did it that way, but the little strength bars that had has may prevent using a full width 4x4. I didn't go to a point, but used a edge of the blunt end. Like lacing a rim.... much patience and little movements = the big pay off.
Not sure a tool will work. I have on of the ones you did. Works well for a AC condenser. The angles on the rad arn't good. I did see a tool that had multiple heads and it maybe will have something , but not sure. A pick and slow work might be a good thing.
@@SeatTime Will have to check that out. Be sure to check the review on it. After I finish cleaning up my old 300 I need to sell will be cleaning up an even older 450. Has a twisted rad. May do it... was planning on just sending it, but it has a matching twisted BPD guard. Need to call and see if they will swap it out.... Was their process easy?
Just by looking at the vid sample a bit, reminds me of me trying to solder a radiator when I was a kid, with a propane torch and solder wire. I am putting the heat to it, and the heat went into the radiator, and solder started raining out of the surrounding sealed joints. :(
So the good guards are like 200 bucks. So more worth it to just use the plastic stock guards and beat one out /buy a new one? Or is there a guard or inbetween you might suggest?
You can fix a radiator, yes. But if you crash and it gets a leak while out on the trail, it could be a long push or tow strap ride back. That's why I like the comfort of a burly radiator guard, extra protection against crashes and blowing up a bike.
Survivability is the key. I have twisted one of the rads with a bullet proof designs on it. It hurt! Glad I was able to pick up the bike and finish the race. I've not sent in the guards and done this process. Need to test the "life time thing". I bought the bike in 06 and put the guards on it.
I have braces and hit a log hard on one radiator. If I didn’t have braces the radiator probably would have been hanging off. Only had to fix the hose and rode it out. Rad needs repair but saved my ass anyhow. Plus I drop my bike a lot and the braces were very much worth every penny
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Could have screwed the rad to the block through the mounting holes
GENUIS! I'm pinning this comment so others see it! Thanks for the recommendation.
No problem! I’ve got some rads on some retro rebuilds I’m doing that are out of shape, I’ll give it a try
Let us know how it goes and what you learn. 🤘🏻🤙🏻
Good idea on the sockets. That was where you really came to my aide
🤘🏻 Not going to lie, I was really nervous attempting that. Luckily, it worked out!!! Let me know how it goes for ya.
Great video, I've got a radiator on my 300 SEF that looks very similar. Thanks
You got it! Hopefully it goes smooth for you. Just go slower than you think you need too. Getting frustrated or moving too fast is when bad things can happen. Then let us know how it goes! 🤘🏻🤙🏻⚡️
Hi
I have done similar work, but tried after using wood that it was easier with a metal file. It is easier to put it exactly where you want and is less flexible, thereby distributing the force of the hammer better.
I think a lot of people use wood due to the soft aluminum metal being easily damaged. BUT, use what works for you! This was my first go at serious straightening.
hey bro im looking for a new radiator for my bike, does all dirtbikes radiators are the same ? they all look almost exact same size on the pictures from the site im buying lol
No. Some radiators might work from different years, but it’s best to get the right model and year. A part finder from RMATV can be helpful to get a part number, then you can search eBay for a used one.
Nice work! That fix with the inlet is slick. A whole chunk of wood (2x4) would spread the load a bit and help it flatten out the rad. Lay it on its side like you had... use the big junk of wood in the edge where you had the thinner point. Catch that lip and give a wack. It it has twist in the in rad. Clamp it lightly in the vice on end end. Look over it and sight down the length. Grab the top end (not in the vice obviously) then untwist it. to line the top and bottom tank up. Did it that way, but the little strength bars that had has may prevent using a full width 4x4. I didn't go to a point, but used a edge of the blunt end. Like lacing a rim.... much patience and little movements = the big pay off.
Not sure a tool will work. I have on of the ones you did. Works well for a AC condenser. The angles on the rad arn't good. I did see a tool that had multiple heads and it maybe will have something , but not sure. A pick and slow work might be a good thing.
Thanks! I saw a tool on the RMATV site that looks to be made for dirt bike radiators. I need to order that bad boy!
@@SeatTime Will have to check that out. Be sure to check the review on it. After I finish cleaning up my old 300 I need to sell will be cleaning up an even older 450. Has a twisted rad. May do it... was planning on just sending it, but it has a matching twisted BPD guard. Need to call and see if they will swap it out.... Was their process easy?
Just by looking at the vid sample a bit, reminds me of me trying to solder a radiator when I was a kid, with a propane torch and solder wire. I am putting the heat to it, and the heat went into the radiator, and solder started raining out of the surrounding sealed joints. :(
Thanks for the video, I'll be doing this soon.
Let us know how it goes! 🤘🏻🤙🏻⚡️
Nice work
Thanks Boss. You keep me inspired to keep learning and trying new things!
@@SeatTime He does do tend to do that.
To aneal aluminium alloy, cover the area that you are going to heat with a Sharpie pen and gently heat until the Sharpie ink vanishes
Tell us more. What’s the why behind found that?
So the good guards are like 200 bucks. So more worth it to just use the plastic stock guards and beat one out /buy a new one?
Or is there a guard or inbetween you might suggest?
You can fix a radiator, yes. But if you crash and it gets a leak while out on the trail, it could be a long push or tow strap ride back. That's why I like the comfort of a burly radiator guard, extra protection against crashes and blowing up a bike.
@@SeatTime that's true 👍🏻 appricate it
🤘🏻🤙🏻⚡️
Survivability is the key. I have twisted one of the rads with a bullet proof designs on it. It hurt! Glad I was able to pick up the bike and finish the race. I've not sent in the guards and done this process. Need to test the "life time thing". I bought the bike in 06 and put the guards on it.
I have braces and hit a log hard on one radiator. If I didn’t have braces the radiator probably would have been hanging off. Only had to fix the hose and rode it out. Rad needs repair but saved my ass anyhow. Plus I drop my bike a lot and the braces were very much worth every penny