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**Nelly** · 02-03-2008, 11:11 AM

Hi Guys n ladies,

The other day when I washed my bike I noticed that the radiator has some small debris between some of the fins.
I removed the plastic cover and took it to a local petrol station to blow out the crap with the air line. It was partially effective, Do any of you have any suggestions or ways of cleaning between the fins.

Neil

Ps Jonathan Thats as clean as my bike gets

Fred · 02-03-2008, 11:15 AM

Other than a stronger air compressor, not really. You did blow from the back to the front, right?

**Nelly** · 02-03-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Fred

Other than a stronger air compressor, not really. You did blow from the back to the front, right?

I have to be honest Fred that I blew side on. It did not occur to me (stupid). I will give that a go.

**christod1** · 02-03-2008, 12:02 PM

I've been thinking of the same thing the last couple of days. I got a little mud on the radiator and I wasn't sure how I was going to clean it. I was thinking of using an old tooth brush? Anybody else have a better suggestion?

02-03-2008, 12:27 PM

If you use high pressure air or water be real careful as the pressure can damage the fins. If you have a repeated problem with debris you may want to think about securing a fine mesh screen to the back of the snap cover. I use simple green and low pressure water rear to front to clean mine when it is wet washed..

**Nelly** · 02-03-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HavBlue

If you use high pressure air or water be real careful as the pressure can damage the fins. If you have a repeated problem with debris you may want to think about securing a fine mesh screen to the back of the snap cover. I use simple green and low pressure water rear to front to clean mine when it is wet washed..

Does an additional mesh reduce the cooling effect? Have you noticed that your bike runs hotter?

02-03-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by perryn

Does an additional mesh reduce the cooling effect? Have you noticed that your bike runs hotter?

No, the bike runs as it should because the mesh isn't so small it becomes restrictive. Folks in bug areas do this with their cage radiators too. You can use the same mesh that is used for a window screen.

**reiobard** · 02-03-2008, 02:11 PM

i would hit it with a pressure washer, just be sure to have it turned down so you don;t damage the fins in the process.

02-03-2008, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,355 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	Radiator cleaning Hi Guys n ladies, The other day when I washed my bike I noticed that the radiator has some small debris between some of the fins. I removed the plastic cover and took it to a local petrol station to blow out the crap with the air line. It was partially effective, Do any of you have any suggestions or ways of cleaning between the fins. Neil Ps Jonathan Thats as clean as my bike gets __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume... Last edited by Nelly; 02-03-2008 at 11:16 AM..

02-03-2008, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: See Signature Posts: 887 Rep Power: 26 Member #872	Other than a stronger air compressor, not really. You did blow from the back to the front, right? __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.) Pocketchop. (There are no words to describe it.)

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christod1 Just a member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rhodes, Greece Bike: Naked 07 FZ6 Posts: 485 Rep Power: 9 Member #967	I've been thinking of the same thing the last couple of days. I got a little mud on the radiator and I wasn't sure how I was going to clean it. I was thinking of using an old tooth brush? Anybody else have a better suggestion?

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HavBlue Guest Posts: n/a Member #	If you use high pressure air or water be real careful as the pressure can damage the fins. If you have a repeated problem with debris you may want to think about securing a fine mesh screen to the back of the snap cover. I use simple green and low pressure water rear to front to clean mine when it is wet washed..

02-03-2008, 02:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,409 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	i would hit it with a pressure washer, just be sure to have it turned down so you don;t damage the fins in the process.

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