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Offline Todderz

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Wanted. K1300S radiator, or where to buy one
« on: June 03, 2017, 05:24:47 pm »
Hello,

I need a new radiator for my 2009 K1300S. After 56k miles it is in bad shape, barely any air flow, overheats in warm weather unless running 20+ mph.

New from dealer £500. Ouch.

Looking for a cheaper option. Alternative supplier? Used rad off a bike with half the mileage? Lottery ticket?

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Re: Wanted. K1300S radiator, or where to buy one
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2017, 05:32:24 pm »
A tittery locket is yer best bet.

Many threads on this one, huge weak spot of K design.

No-one else makes an alternative and good ones rarely come up and can be on the way out with silly low mileages...

Welcome to K ownership.

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Re: Wanted. K1300S radiator, or where to buy one
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2017, 05:32:43 pm »
As yet there is no alternative, sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Mine cost me £566 fitted, that was about 3 years ago.
There have been several threads on the subject, do a search and all will be revealed.
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Re: Wanted. K1300S radiator, or where to buy one
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2017, 10:10:47 am »
Price here is better but shipping charges makes things even.
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Re: Wanted. K1300S radiator, or where to buy one
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2017, 01:40:34 pm »
I picked up a used one for £250, was very good condition.  I would check ebay and also ring up some breakers.
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Re: Wanted. K1300S radiator, or where to buy one
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2017, 05:31:49 pm »
Thanks everyone.

At least the dealer said they won't charge labour for fitting the rad if I have it done at the same time as the major service. Only £980 for the service and the rad. Ouch.
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