Cleaning the Rad

[Rocketjock]

Can't stop cleaning my new ride. I know it can't stay pristine forever and will one day have that dreaded first ding or chip, but for right now it's still perfect. All my cleaning is done by hand and the one problem I can see is the rad. It's already got a few bugs in it and I know how delicate it is so the question goes out. Is there any way of gently cleaning the rad that will insure I don't bend the fins or remove paint? Picky, picky, picky, I know but for right now I choose to be.

[bwringer]

Radiator? What radiator? I don't see no radiator here...

[crag antler]

This web magazine is dedicated to the classic, air-cooled 1976-1987 GS models

:shock: :-D

[crag antler]

All kidding aside, I'm sure some Bandit owners could help you here

[KGB]

Or banditalley.com would have some insight.

[Rocketjock]

Yep. Even tho I had previously asked if I could still be part of this site after I traded in the gs750 for a new bandit, with answers like that maybe it's time I said 'So long, GSR and found a Bandit site. I mean, who needs the aggro?

[crag antler]

Yep. Even tho I had previously asked if I could still be part of this site after I traded in the gs750 for a new bandit, with answers like that maybe it's time I said 'So long, GSR and found a Bandit site. I mean, who needs the aggro?

Aw, we're only messing with ya\\/
Nothing personal.
But I myself have no ideas 8-[

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Kind of easy to set you off isn't it? I read Crag's reply and it was just kidding around to me. It doesn't matter what bike you have. I see people asking help on how to fix cars...appliances...you name it.
As for being picky, I understand completely and I've been that way with my nearly 27 year old bike since day one. I'm actually pickier now.
As for your radiator, without seeing it, I assume the fins are very delicate and close together? To remove dried bugs, you need a little patience. Soak them awhile first and then a little moderate pressure hose water should rinse them away. Works on my car radiators, as long as you soak them enough.
Otherwise, you need something thin, like maybe a hack saw blade wrapped in electrical tape to poke the little buggers out? Like I say, without seeing the spaces we're talking about, it's hard to make a suggestion. Toothbrush? Toothpicks?

[bwringer]

A) Lighten. Up.

B) A soft brush and plenty of water from the back side if possible.

[frosty5011]

Kind of easy to set you off isn't it? I read Crag's reply and it was just kidding around to me. It doesn't matter what bike you have. I see people asking help on how to fix cars...appliances...you name it.
As for being picky, I understand completely and I've been that way with my nearly 27 year old bike since day one. I'm actually pickier now.
As for your radiator, without seeing it, I assume the fins are very delicate and close together? To remove dried bugs, you need a little patience. Soak them awhile first and then a little moderate pressure hose water should rinse them away. Works on my car radiators, as long as you soak them enough.
Otherwise, you need something thin, like maybe a hack saw blade wrapped in electrical tape to poke the little buggers out? Like I say, without seeing the spaces we're talking about, it's hard to make a suggestion. Toothbrush? Toothpicks?

That's just plain not possible!:shock: :shock: :-D