[Firehawk]

I need to reattach the mounting brackets to the radiators. I just tried JB Weld and after letting it reach full temp. the left side let go and with a little pressure and full temp. the right let go also. I was hoping for a better result with JB Weld as I have heard other success stories with, not fixing radiators but many other things. I figure it was the heat because it let go within itself, not at the contacting areas. It still has JB at the bracket and on the radiator. I could tig it or I am thinking to rivet it for ease. Lookin for ideas of what has already been done and still is holding. Any high temp JB??

 

[gixxerjasen]

I know folks have repaired those tabs in the past. I don't remember who I sent my tabs to but they fixed their rad with them. Sorry, all I know is it's possible, just don't know how.

 

[gixxstar]

I had mine welded on at a rad shop.

 

[Mr. DOBALINA]

There are some good radiator shops that will do it for you. Weld them back on for you. However most automotive shops don't want to touch motorcycle radiators - at least the ones in my area. You may try going to a local welder instead; guys that do nothing but welding will have more expertise working with aluminum that is relatively thin.

FWIW if you end up with leaks in that thing there is a shop in So Cali that specializes in repairing motorcycle radiators. That's Fontana Radiator & they are at (909) 822-8737. They'll take radiators that are shipped to them, repair them & ship them back out via UPS. I have used them a couple of times with very good results.