- Radiator like new plus 18mm
Cool at last
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ontheside
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- Location: France
- Motorcycle: 1980 GL1100 fitted with 1985 EML sidecar and Squire Trailer
Cool at last
It is a very happy day here in central France. I have just collected my totally rebuilt GL1100 radiator from the specialist and it looks MAGNIFICENT! The original core has been completely removed and a new core of increased depth (+18mm) inserted. To the untrained eye the radiator looks identical to the original, the guys have done a great job adding 18mm and circa 30% increase in cooling capacity.The overheating problems experienced during our very hot summers will be a thing of the past and the old girl (1980 GL1100 fitted with EML sidecar) will be happy and cool once again. I will post some photo's in the member pictures area.
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C-dub
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Previous bikes:
2005 Hayabusa
1999 Suzuki Bandit 1200S
1979 Suzuki GS850G
1983 Suzuki GS1100E
1981 Honda XL250
1975 Suzuki GT185M
1970 Suzuki TC90 dirtbike
Re: Cool at last
Excellent!
I hope installation goes well and you have many more years of riding ahead on that classic.
I hope installation goes well and you have many more years of riding ahead on that classic.
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Aussie81Interstate
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- Location: Penrith Australia
- Motorcycle: 2001 GL1500F6C Valkyrie
1982 CX500 Turbo (Historic registration - finally)
1981 GL1100 Interstate (sold)
1988 GL1500 (sold)
Re: Cool at last
Looks like an excellent job - it looks new.
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ontheside
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- Motorcycle: 1980 GL1100 fitted with 1985 EML sidecar and Squire Trailer
Re: Cool at last
Thanks C-dub, I bought the bike in 1980 and the chair went on in 1984 when my son was born. I am sure she will appreciate a new radiator! I recently managed to track down some pads for my EML brakes so more miles to enjoy in the future.