Motorcycle radiator

Water-cooling radiators for motorcycles are a part of the engine cooling system, especially for more powerful engines. They are made of several plates and a thin aluminium pipe. Through it, antifreeze flows and drives away the heat from the power unit.

Types of water-cooling radiators for motorcycles

These parts differ from each other by the heat dissipation area. Depending on the design, they can be divided into:

• Solid. Usually, they are installed as standard equipment. They are resistant to vibrations, reliable and inexpensive.
• Sectional. They consist of several elements and each of them, as a rule, can be replaced separately. They feature high performance.

Malfunctions: their causes and symptoms

• Contaminated radiator cover. It is usually caused by dust and insects sticking to it. The probability of contamination is bigger if you ride your motorcycle in the rain or in dusty areas. The symptom of this malfunction is engine overheating. Some bikes are fitted with a dedicated warning light on the dashboard which signals about the engine temperature rising too high.
• Clogging. It results from using poor-quality coolant or neglecting to replace it in time. Limescale and abrasive particles accumulate in the expansion tank and then get into the water-cooling radiator of a motorcycle. This malfunction makes engine temperature rise. If a vehicle is equipped with a fan for forced cooling, it will be working non-stop.
• Mechanical damage. It happens when a bike falls over or gets in an accident. The cooling liquid will leak out and you will notice its traces under the vehicle.
• Spots of perforation corrosion. It is caused by using poor-quality antifreeze. As a result, the system is sealed no longer and the level of the working fluid rapidly falls down.

Tips on how to maintain and replace water-cooling radiators for motorcycles

• There is no defined service life, these motorcycle parts have to be replaced when they fail.
• Regular cleaning of their outer part will help you to extend the service life of these components. To clean this motorcycle part, wash it with water and then dry it with compressed air. In order to prevent the assembly from being damaged, the pressure shouldn’t exceed 1.5 atm.
• Change the antifreeze strictly in accordance with the motorcycle manufacturer recommendations. Use only the products which are specified in the vehicle manual.
• It is necessary to examine the inlet hoses from time to time. If they are damaged, replace them with new elements.
• Try to be careful when turning and don’t let the bike fall over. The radiator might get damaged after hitting the road surface.
• Antifreeze should be changed when a new part is installed.

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