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Radiator replacement

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Anyone here ever try Myler radiators as a replacement for OEM?. I'm finding the left side to be too big. . That middle tab is too big, it won't let the tank mount. Wondering if I got the wrong one or if anyone else has experienced that. OEM rads are silly expensive. Maybe someone can reccomend something other than Myler?
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year????

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The Chinese ones on eBay are ok if they fit, big if I hear. You never know.
Maybe buy a used one and have it fixed. ICW or Mylers both do good work.
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Haha...sorry guys...the phantom is a 2002 kdx220
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I had used my super deductive reasoning to narrow it down to 1989 - 2006. :lol:
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Super duper deduction kdx garage 😎
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There's no way the thing is right. But I have heard that Mylers have fitment issues on one side or the other on some bikes. Pretty helpful group here
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I have read a few reports on kdxrider and other sites of Chinese radiators not fitting well.
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I'm wondering if that's the reason...are they chinese?
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I think so. Here's a thread from 2012:

https://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/sho ... tors/page5

One thing I have learned is that if something is made in the USA, a company will mention it, stamp it on the product and print it on the box. I looked on the Myler's site. The product description had no flashing neon screaming MADE IN THE USA, so I assume it is made in China.

I have zero experience with non-OEM radiators or any company that repairs radiators.

There was a member in another recent thread showing his repaired and fortified radiators. Whoever did it did an awesome job. The forum member showed pictures.
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KDXGarage wrote: 11:58 pm Jan 28 2019 There was a member in another recent thread showing his repaired and fortified radiators. Whoever did it did an awesome job. The forum member showed pictures.
It was IWC - third post from the top:
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"00 KDX200 - Baja Designs D/S Kit, '03 KLX300 Forks, KB5 Suspension Mods, Keihn 35 ASQV, Boyesen Rad Valve, Gnarly Woods Pipe
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That's it!
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