K1100LT - Radiator

[LTrider]

I have a '97 K1100LT. On the way back from West Bend, my radiator decided to start leaking. I was able to "limp" home. I've checked on the price of a new one, and was shocked. Does anyone know if you can have these fixed at a radiator shop, or do I need to bite the bullet and buy a new one? Any ideas would be much appreciated.

Jim

[DarkCloud]

www.beemerboneyard.com has two for sale. I'd have a used radiator cleaned and tested before I went to all the work to put it in.

Did your radiator fail, or was it a road hazard?

JON

[LTrider]

Jon,

Not sure. It must have been road debris, nothing else has happened to the bike. I checked BeemerBoneyard, and will probably go in that direction. Thanks.

[DarkCloud]

Do you have full coverage on your bike? Insurance might pay for the repairs, worth checking into. JON

[wndsrfr]

Radiators have been around for a long, long time and the local radiator repair shops are pretty darn good at fixing and will guarantee their work for a limited time. The cost to repair is probably going to be about $75 if you deliver it to them, which is what they would likely charge to clean and check out a used one if you decide to purchase one.....

Me, I'd take the one I have to the shop & see what they can do.....plus, you'll have it back in 1-2 days.