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jchale
04-03-2014, 03:22 PM
Looking to upgrade the look during my mod restoration. Seen these on evilbay pretty cheap. Are they junk? I've attached a pic for reference. Price range from $149 - $200 for the set. They all look identical and probably manufactured in the same plant.

Let me know if you have had any poor experiences.

Thanks,

Description on ebay ad:
"Oversized Aluminum Radiator Honda ATC250R including both left side and right side radiators

Fits: Honda ATC250R 1985-1986

The radiator is a oversized radiator which has 40mm thickness and a 30% extra capacity which allow more cooling liquid and a better cooling ability, this will also hold a stronger engine and help the performance of the engine! The radiator is fully aluminum, all are welded together, we never use any glue or epoxy! Excellent products with high performance, 1 year warranty!!"

JasonB
04-03-2014, 04:36 PM
I want to say that Tom PocoLoco is running a set on his BDT 250r, i havent seen feedback from him though. Im almost positive i saw him post that on facebook that he was going to try a set out though

crazycooter
04-04-2014, 10:33 PM
Personally I would not put china made equipment on any of my bikes if I can help it!! Wonder how much a local rad shop or fabrication shop would charge to build those one off?

Flyingw
04-04-2014, 10:46 PM
I put set on my R before I sold it. No issues other than the cap is hard to get off because the rads are a bit taller.

3wheelenfool
04-07-2014, 04:59 PM
I was wondering the same thing, although I don't like the fact that they are made in china. Certainly look trick though

BOB MARLIN
04-07-2014, 06:00 PM
I am running them on my R. Only because I am trying to pull more heat out of it after going to a 330 big bore.
I have to remove the right shroud to check or add coolant, and it hits my fmf pipe. If it is a stock motor I would stay with the stock rads.

tsutton515
04-08-2014, 06:21 PM
I put a set on a crf250 I had a couple years ago and had no problems with them. I would like to eventually build a 250r one day and am thinking about these for cooling system.