Radiator leak 05 zrx
Radiator leak 05 zrx
So it happened after almost a year of drama free riding I have copped a pin hole or two leak in my radiator. Now Im just looking for an unbiased opinion on the tealdo radiator and els rad bracket package from kwick. Compared to the oem radiator.
Opinion on is it worth the cost as I'm located in Sydney. Australia. And is there much price difference ?
Thanks guys.
Opinion on is it worth the cost as I'm located in Sydney. Australia. And is there much price difference ?
Thanks guys.
Re: Radiator leak 05 zrx
Yes, a Tealdo rad is CHEAPER than oe one.
Just make sure you use proper coolant in it and it will be fine.
Just make sure you use proper coolant in it and it will be fine.
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Re: Radiator leak 05 zrx
Yes, a Tealdo rad is CHEAPER than oe one.
Just make sure you use proper coolant in it and it will be fine.
Just make sure you use proper coolant in it and it will be fine.
Phil
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Re: Radiator leak 05 zrx
Thanks mate and yeh only ever use proper coolant.Phil wrote:Yes, a Tealdo rad is CHEAPER than oe one.
Just make sure you use proper coolant in it and it will be fine.
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The other advantage of the Tealdo is that the weak spot at the top where many OE ones have split has been strengthened, so its no issue.
Add in the fact it looks better, has greater cooling power (it wont run cooler, but will take longer for the fan to come on) and is stronger, lighter AND cheaper....whats not to like.
Add in the fact it looks better, has greater cooling power (it wont run cooler, but will take longer for the fan to come on) and is stronger, lighter AND cheaper....whats not to like.

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!!!! NEWS FLASH !!!!Phil wrote:........ the weak spot at the top where many OE ones have split
Phil finally admits that the ZRX is not perfect !!


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Re: Radiator leak 05 zrx
Maybe they split because thus far no human has been able to design a vessel capable of containing so much awesome. It's a common Kawasaki fault, they had the same issues with the zx7r coolant bottles.6maniac wrote:!!!! NEWS FLASH !!!!Phil wrote:........ the weak spot at the top where many OE ones have split
Phil finally admits that the ZRX is not perfect !!![]()

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6maniac wrote:!!!! NEWS FLASH !!!!Phil wrote:........ the weak spot at the top where many OE ones have split
Phil finally admits that the ZRX is not perfect !!![]()
Many ya 6maniac...not all!!!

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Re: Radiator leak 05 zrx
Thanks mate I think that may of been what happened. It's only a small leak but it is near the top. Looks like I'm gonna have to wait a while tho and the bike will be off the road for a bit until I can afford it.Phil wrote:The other advantage of the Tealdo is that the weak spot at the top where many OE ones have split has been strengthened, so its no issue.
Add in the fact it looks better, has greater cooling power (it wont run cooler, but will take longer for the fan to come on) and is stronger, lighter AND cheaper....whats not to like.
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Also the delkevic radiator might be an option for the moment as it is a lot cheaper. Obviously it wouldn't last as long as a tealdo but might be the best way put at the moment.
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There are many horror stories on ZRXOA of them (Delkevic) not lasting, one guy had 4 of them as they kept splitting and getting replaced.........I did have one but it started to leak in a bit over a year.Clarkixlc wrote:Also the delkevic radiator might be an option for the moment as it is a lot cheaper. Obviously it wouldn't last as long as a tealdo but might be the best way put at the moment.
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Obviously has too much money to blow anda slow learner.Phil wrote:There are many horror stories on ZRXOA of them (Delkevic) not lasting, one guy had 4 of them as they kept splitting and getting replaced..........Clarkixlc wrote:Also the delkevic radiator might be an option for the moment as it is a lot cheaper. Obviously it wouldn't last as long as a tealdo but might be the best way put at the moment.

Back I n '05 my old ZRX11 started leaking on a top seam.Had it brazed up ,went to the Superbikes,started to leak again at Guyra on the way home so new OEM rad when we got home(Casino),odo read 147k.
The currant '05 ZRX12 odo reads 96,678,finished a 9,884 k trip away 3wks ago,all good so far.......touch wood..
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Re: Radiator leak 05 zrx
Thanks mate looks like I might just go for the tealdoPhil wrote:There are many horror stories on ZRXOA of them (Delkevic) not lasting, one guy had 4 of them as they kept splitting and getting replaced.........I did have one but it started to leak in a bit over a year.Clarkixlc wrote:Also the delkevic radiator might be an option for the moment as it is a lot cheaper. Obviously it wouldn't last as long as a tealdo but might be the best way put at the moment.
No not money to burn was just asking opinions on all options.Stuzrx wrote:Obviously has too much money to blow anda slow learner.Phil wrote:There are many horror stories on ZRXOA of them (Delkevic) not lasting, one guy had 4 of them as they kept splitting and getting replaced..........Clarkixlc wrote:Also the delkevic radiator might be an option for the moment as it is a lot cheaper. Obviously it wouldn't last as long as a tealdo but might be the best way put at the moment.![]()
Back I n '05 my old ZRX11 started leaking on a top seam.Had it brazed up ,went to the Superbikes,started to leak again at Guyra on the way home so new OEM rad when we got home(Casino),odo read 147k.
The currant '05 ZRX12 odo reads 96,678,finished a 9,884 k trip away 3wks ago,all good so far.......touch wood..
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Delkevic kept replacing them under warranty.......and they kept breaking. I had my oe one repaired twice before I went the TealdoStuzrx wrote:Obviously has too much money to blow anda slow learner.Phil wrote:There are many horror stories on ZRXOA of them (Delkevic) not lasting, one guy had 4 of them as they kept splitting and getting replaced..........Clarkixlc wrote:Also the delkevic radiator might be an option for the moment as it is a lot cheaper. Obviously it wouldn't last as long as a tealdo but might be the best way put at the moment.![]()
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I did over 60,000klms with the Delkevic rad in mine. No issues. But I do ride like nanna!
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