Non OEM parts

Off-topic
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So it is official need to replace the Rad on the bike.

Not had to replace one before so what are peoples thoughts on non-oem saw them ranging from about £50-£130 on eBay.

SV650 K9 in case you need to know.

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I know of a few people that have fleabay rads & no complaints

its a case of you pays your money you take a chance.  

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Check the price of a new one first. Not all OEM parts are extortionate. You could see if BigD has one either.

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Check the price of a new one first. Not all OEM parts are extortionate. You could see if BigD has one either. Joby
+1 For Big D....
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Check the price of a new one first. Not all OEM parts are extortionate. You could see if BigD has one either. Joby
+1 For Big D....
IMORTAL_Indian
Are you implying that he needs the D ?
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Big D you say! Well whenever I call him he does not stock SV parts

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I have a spare 2002 one but not sure if it would fit?

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Curvy rads don’t fit pointy bikes

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Yup what wise said. Appreciate the offer though…

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Pretty sure Big D doesn’t deal in parted out bike parts anymore. 

OEM parts ok, except for seals. always buy OEM seals.

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There’s a number of radiator repair specialists around who could repair or rebuild your radiator.

Google is your friend in finding a ‘motorcycle radiator repair’ local to you.

West Mercia Radiators have a good reputation http://www.westmerciaradiators.co.uk/index.html

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cheers NT might give them a call see what they think.

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https://www.aaronradiator.co.uk/motorcycle/motorcycle-radiators/suzuki-radiator/suzuki-sv-radiator/2sz169-suzuki-sv-650-radiator-05/

I bought a radiator from these guys for my bandit about 3 years ago. No issues so far. The welding job isn’t the best (at least for mine it wasn’t), but it saved me £150+ compared to OEM.

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These guys did some work on my ktm rad when I cracked it.
http://www.gmxradiators.co.uk/

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Have done 2 radiators - one on the car and one on the bike, both repaired by a radiator specialist who took them apart and replaced the rusted / holed matrix.  Honda wanted silly money for a new CBF600 rad… £300, £500 or something daft like that, plus another £100 odd for fitting.  The main stealer told me that modern radiators were single units and couldn’t be repaired.  Price at the radiator specialist… £75 + £15 for a couple of large bottles of pre-mixed coolant.  Bike was £120 inc. coolant.  Simple job to take out / replace myself.