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Yeah, i was planning on trying to get that stuff off. It should peel right up with the paint like the first spot did. I will probably take it to the rad shop across from my work first, and see what they say about fixin it, and how much $$$$$. Then decide from there.
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Well, i took it to the rad shop today, and they said they couldn't fix it because it was aluminium. Guess ill try another, or just try to fix it myself at work. We've got some aluminum rod, i'm just afraid i might burn a hole in it. Never tried aluminum before? Maybe ill try that allumarod now!
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I can't imagine a radiator shop that couldn't fix an aluminum radiator. Aren't most of them aluminum these days?
I vote for the alummarod!!
...just 'cuz I want to hear all about how great it works.
Ultra High Temp Permatex RTV?
I vote for the alummarod!!
...just 'cuz I want to hear all about how great it works.
Ultra High Temp Permatex RTV?
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Yeah, i know! Surprised the hell out of me too. As soon as i walked in, the guy saw it and said "nope, its aluminum, i cant fix that". I'm sure someone could, but I'm very tempted to try it myself. That would not only fix my bike, but open up alot of windows for the future. Permatex, i've got some, and thought about it. Kinda lookin for a permanent fix, but still might use it if i have too.
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Old school radiators are brass. Brazing or soldering works on them. Aluminum takes a little skill. That fancy rod ought to do the trick though. I'd steer clear of permatex as well. It isn't as permanent as a weld, that's for sure. Any machine shop that welds aluminum ought to be able to fix it for cheap. My opinion anyway, several shops around here are way too busy to bother with such a small job.
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Re: 'Permatex, i've got some, and thought about it. Kinda lookin for a permanent fix'
Uhmmm...does the MEANING of the name Permatex excape you?
I was 1/2 fast joking about the Permatex. 1/2. Actually, in light metal situations as this, when properly cleaned, RTV will do quite a good job.
The 'light metal' part meaning there isn't anything with much in the way of mass that needs affixing, so bouncing jouncing and pounding won't be the same as if you were to...say...try using RTV to hold your kickstand on.
BTW...I broke ski's kickstand a couple weeks back. The entire weld all the way 'round the stem to the post broke. My most-used machine shop guy doesn't do aluminium. He recommended another shop. I called first to ask if he would do such a small job. He did. Cost me $10. Probably took him less than a minute or two. It's fixed, though.
Uhmmm...does the MEANING of the name Permatex excape you?
I was 1/2 fast joking about the Permatex. 1/2. Actually, in light metal situations as this, when properly cleaned, RTV will do quite a good job.
The 'light metal' part meaning there isn't anything with much in the way of mass that needs affixing, so bouncing jouncing and pounding won't be the same as if you were to...say...try using RTV to hold your kickstand on.
BTW...I broke ski's kickstand a couple weeks back. The entire weld all the way 'round the stem to the post broke. My most-used machine shop guy doesn't do aluminium. He recommended another shop. I called first to ask if he would do such a small job. He did. Cost me $10. Probably took him less than a minute or two. It's fixed, though.
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UHHHHHHHH, Yeah, i get the name! Not always permanent though. Just like JB weld isn't weld. Not a very pressing issue right now. Ill have to ponder on it for a while. Maybe try a machine shop or other rad shops.
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I still think that with the vibrations hits and falls, a permatex fix isn't gonna stay perma. Not like a weld will. Heck, a metal joint failed at least once or you wouldn't be needing to repair it. Fix it at least as good as it once was. Try and fix it so it is stronger than it once was so it won't break a second time.
CC, that kick stand is made to only hold the bike from falling down. Sit on the bike with the stand down and she'll fold. I can't imagine it broke any other way, say, by crashing or something.
CC, that kick stand is made to only hold the bike from falling down. Sit on the bike with the stand down and she'll fold. I can't imagine it broke any other way, say, by crashing or something.
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Use the Dura Fix rods.... I wouldn't hesitate myself!
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I ordered some... should come in handy...allot!
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permatex on the radiator? some one forget about the pressure aspect of a radiator?
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