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ken · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:17 pm Post subject: 1997 K1100 LT

Are the radiators all the same on 100 and 1100 LT's Like 93-97?

Are the radiators repairable? Mine got a little hole in it.....apparently from a rock I haven't taken it apart yet....prefer to line up the part if I can.

Thanks

Ken
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Ken in Denver

Rider · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:12 pm Post subject: Fixing radiators

Ken,

I don't know if the radiators will interchange. I suspect they can be swapped.
And yes, a good radiator shop can fix the hole for you. Ask that the hole be patched with silver solder instead of epoxy. If the shop insists they can do it with epoxy, find another shop.

Ed
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2007 650 Burgman, 2003 400 Burgman

Some days you get the bear, some days the bear gets you.

ColoradoRod · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:33 pm Post subject:

I realize that Denver is a much bigger metropolitan area, but if you have a tough time finding a good radiator shop in Denver, we've got one in Ft. Collins.

Here's the info:

Fort Collins Radiator Shop
417 Jefferson St
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2416
(970) 482-6783

I had a water pump explode on my old BMW 535i. It fell into the radiator and beat the crap out of it. I was prepared to buy a new radiator, but took it to this guy instead. He pressure tested it, told me how to bend the fins back in place and sent me on my way--no charge. I like that kind of honesty. He's got my business.

Rod
1996 K1100LT

Allen Nelson · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:42 am Post subject: Re: 1997 K1100 LT