[Damian M]

Hi Woz
That radiator guard is easy to slide from position. There's 2 metal tabs at the top off the bike. The plastic tabs on the guard slip over them. Simple i used a small flat screw driver to gently pry the plastic guard tabs off the metal tabs then it just slips out fwd and up. Really simple.

If i get time Sunday im pulling my radiator out to give a good wash.
Gunnet ( informative member ) put a post up ( a long time ago ) there is a recent follow up thread Mototroph ( forum member ) also posted about his radiator which is informative as well.

Gunnets Post relates to my bike at the moment , open road riding it sits around 86>89deg ( outside conditions contribute ) then raises quickly in traffic or engine loaded up hills etc. When Thermo fan kicks in it isn't cooling it down, only air flow travelling cools it.

I dont mind taking my bike on dirt roads and ride in wet conditions, so i dont help the radiator situation

Im no mechanic , but logic leads me to think , my washing the radiator from the front over the time ive had the bike, hasnt fully cleaned out the road grime etc, or its pushed it too the rear of the fins clogging them up.
So i will pull the radiator out to give it a good clean, using Hydrogen Peroxide and pressure washer ( with pressure turned down )

I will let you know how hard or easy it is mate.

 

[Troy1690]

I remove the stone guard but not the radiator, just give it a good spray and soak in a mild solvent, I use Bowdens own Agent orange, and then give it a good hose out, if I use a pressure washer I stand well back or turn it down if possible, let the water run till theres no more soapy Residue coming out, and then hose it a bit more
I done It a couple of times now, definitely see a drop in temps and fan cycles, taking the radiator out would be better, but is a lot more work.

 

[DarinS]

and while I'm in posting mode - I should be recovered by this time next year for another trip - especially if I only get one shoulder replaced, do next year's trip, and then do the other shoulder!

No need to travel far. We are camping in your garden 😂😂😂

 

[Geoff_3]

Hi Woz
That radiator guard is easy to slide from position. There's 2 metal tabs at the top off the bike. The plastic tabs on the guard slip over them. Simple i used a small flat screw driver to gently pry the plastic guard tabs off the metal tabs then it just slips out fwd and up. Really simple.

If i get time Sunday im pulling my radiator out to give a good wash.
Gunnet ( informative member ) put a post up ( a long time ago ) there is a recent follow up thread Mototroph ( forum member ) also posted about his radiator which is informative as well.

Gunnets Post relates to my bike at the moment , open road riding it sits around 86>89deg ( outside conditions contribute ) then raises quickly in traffic or engine loaded up hills etc. When Thermo fan kicks in it isn't cooling it down, only air flow travelling cools it.

I dont mind taking my bike on dirt roads and ride in wet conditions, so i dont help the radiator situation

Im no mechanic , but logic leads me to think , my washing the radiator from the front over the time ive had the bike, hasnt fully cleaned out the road grime etc, or its pushed it too the rear of the fins clogging them up.
So i will pull the radiator out to give it a good clean, using Hydrogen Peroxide and pressure washer ( with pressure turned down )

I will let you know how hard or easy it is mate.

I remove the stone guard but not the radiator, just give it a good spray and soak in a mild solvent, I use Bowdens own Agent orange, and then give it a good hose out, if I use a pressure washer I stand well back or turn it down if possible, let the water run till theres no more soapy Residue coming out, and then hose it a bit more
I done It a couple of times now, definitely see a drop in temps and fan cycles, taking the radiator out would be better, but is a lot more work.

Wow, Troy, there is no way I could use something that was used in war, agent orange stuff was so bad. No disrespect to those who served in that bloody war but the poor buggers went through **** and back on both sides and all because of chemicals. I go with sugar soap as my fav or mild dishwashing liquid does the same thing when it comes to cleaning out crap.

 

[Heli]

Wow, Troy, there is no way I could use something that was used in war, agent orange stuff was so bad. No disrespect to those who served in that bloody war but the poor buggers went through **** and back on both sides and all because of chemicals. I go with sugar soap as my fav or mild dishwashing liquid does the same thing when it comes to cleaning out crap.

@Geoff_3 you’re jumping the gun a bit here.

It’s a cleaning product, pH neutral citrus based. Nothing to do with Agent Orange/2.4.5T which deformed my nephew, born post VN.

Orange Agent - for safe and powerful cleaning.

Our citrus based, pH balanced multi purpose cleaner, all mixed and ready to go!

www.bowdensown.com.au

 

[Geoff_3]

@Geoff_3 you’re jumping the gun a bit here.

It’s a cleaning product, pH neutral citrus based. Nothing to do with Agent Orange/2.4.5T which deformed my nephew, born post VN.

Orange Agent - for safe and powerful cleaning.

Our citrus based, pH balanced multi purpose cleaner, all mixed and ready to go!

www.bowdensown.com.au

Heli I know I have seen it at Super Cheap but thought it was the perfect time to stir poor Troy a little lol. I know I live in NSW but I do have a broad sense of cleaning products lol. As for your nephew, I am sorry to hear that about him..

 

[thewoz61]

cheers lads - thanks for the advice.....went out for a brief coffee run this morning with a view to do a quick run up the mountain behind Kiama and back, but dawdled too long over coffee so it was too hot. By the time I got home (only 5km) bike had fan kicked on, so definitely need to give the radiator a better clean than I've managed so far. Be keen to see how tricky the whole radiator removal caper is!

 

[thewoz61]

No need to travel far. We are camping in your garden 😂😂😂

sorry lads - too much garden and not enough camping space!!

 

[thewoz61]

Theres a clip tab thing that goes into the underside of the metal locating tabs at the top, I just carefully slide a small flat head screwdriver in, and wiggle it, it should Come off without to much trouble
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Thanks Troy - very helpful! I have got the DVD but its such a clunky thing to navigate......

 

[Damian M]

Hi Woz
I’m in the process now, I’ve taken the lower plastic off, which inc taking driving lights off the pegs, I have also removed the shroud and factory plastic radiator cover. This gave me a clear view , that my just giving it a squirt during bike wash doesn’t give it a good enough clean.

I have removed the thermo fan (not fully) I’ve left the power connection connected, it allows me to move it so I can get full access to the rear of the radiator.
Gave it a clean via my air compressor 1st from the rear, now giving it a spray with natural green clean degreaser . I will flush from rear and front with my pressure washer turned down from distance.
May get some hydrogen peroxide onto it, see how this goes 1st.

So far it’s pretty easy mate, just takes a bit of crawling around and laying down next to the bike undoing the torx screws. Found it a bit tough due to my 12wk Great Dane Puppy kept jumping on me and chewing on my ears whilst laying down next to the bike

 

[Heli]

cheers lads - thanks for the advice.....went out for a brief coffee run this morning with a view to do a quick run up the mountain behind Kiama and back, but dawdled too long over coffee so it was too hot. By the time I got home (only 5km) bike had fan kicked on, so definitely need to give the radiator a better clean than I've managed so far. Be keen to see how tricky the whole radiator removal caper is!

Daft question but is your coolant reservoir full?

 

[Damian M]

Seen worse on the Forum but it was clogged and a fair bit of grit and gunk flushed out hosing from behind.
The compressed air from behind ( highly recommend) its blows grit out and you can feel with your hand on the other side the air passing through or blocked.

 

[Damian M]

Rule number 1
Dont have a puppy working in the shed with you.
Steals tools, bits and pieces, bites ya ears and jumps all over you when your laying on the carpet working on ya bike and steals ya air gun and hose.

 

[Adventureboy]

Hi Woz
I’m in the process now, I’ve taken the lower plastic off, which inc taking driving lights off the pegs, I have also removed the shroud and factory plastic radiator cover. This gave me a clear view , that my just giving it a squirt during bike wash doesn’t give it a good enough clean.

I have removed the thermo fan (not fully) I’ve left the power connection connected, it allows me to move it so I can get full access to the rear of the radiator.
Gave it a clean via my air compressor 1st from the rear, now giving it a spray with natural green clean degreaser . I will flush from rear and front with my pressure washer turned down from distance.
May get some hydrogen peroxide onto it, see how this goes 1st.

So far it’s pretty easy mate, just takes a bit of crawling around and laying down next to the bike undoing the torx screws. Found it a bit tough due to my 12wk Great Dane Puppy kept jumping on me and chewing on my ears whilst laying down next to the bike

The pup probably thinks you're his very own BFG

 

[Geoff_3]

Rule number 1
Dont have a puppy working in the shed with you.
Steals tools, bits and pieces, bites ya ears and jumps all over you when your laying on the carpet working on ya bike and steals ya air gun and hose.
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Those eyes are full of mischief lol what a great-looking pup.

 

[DarinS]

sorry lads - too much garden and not enough camping space!!

Pffft….we have chainsaws. No issue. 😁

 

[thewoz61]

Pffft….we have chainsaws. No issue. 😁

Our council uses historical aerial photographs to check for any tree lopping/pruning/removal....one of the strictest councils around!

 

[thewoz61]

Hi Woz
I’m in the process now, I’ve taken the lower plastic off, which inc taking driving lights off the pegs, I have also removed the shroud and factory plastic radiator cover. This gave me a clear view , that my just giving it a squirt during bike wash doesn’t give it a good enough clean.

I have removed the thermo fan (not fully) I’ve left the power connection connected, it allows me to move it so I can get full access to the rear of the radiator.
Gave it a clean via my air compressor 1st from the rear, now giving it a spray with natural green clean degreaser . I will flush from rear and front with my pressure washer turned down from distance.
May get some hydrogen peroxide onto it, see how this goes 1st.

So far it’s pretty easy mate, just takes a bit of crawling around and laying down next to the bike undoing the torx screws. Found it a bit tough due to my 12wk Great Dane Puppy kept jumping on me and chewing on my ears whilst laying down next to the bike

sounds do-able....except for the compressed air - no compressor. Will give it a go next week...

 

[thewoz61]

Daft question but is your coolant reservoir full?

It was (and still is)...but glad you asked, because I hadn't checked....