Radiator is leaking

Hi All, my 86 VF500 was warming up and I noticed a wet spot under it, coolant. On further investigation I could see a small stream shooting out near the bottom of the radiator.
I am asking the helpful people here for guidance/options for replacement or recore.

 

Thanks Mello Dude.

 

a big glob of jbweld is likely to fixit.

 

I had a local auto repair place fix the radiator on my RF900; looked ugly but kept the green stuff inside.

 

Thanks Terry.

 

Thanks Squirrelman. Do you know if this radiator is aluminum?

 

FYI
Myler’s says it is copper and they only do aluminum.

 

mostly is.

sand and clean a dime-sized area around the leak and apply JB, wait 24 hrs. ive had a similar patch on an '86 vfr rad for about 25 years w no probs.........yet.

 

OK, I will try that. Thank you.

 

Got it off and stripped down. Did a pressure test. It is leaking from between fins in at least two places. Do you think the JB Weld is still a good solution? I can’t even see the exact spot of the holes.

 

If you have one leak from age/corrosion, you'like have or will soon have more.

 

so what are my options now? Another used one from the web.

 

replacement rad needed, but it doesnt cost much to try JB if you find the hole.

 

My thoughts exactly. Any suggestions on a new one that isn’t $600 and a close match?

 

no clue. may be a chinese copy available, quality unknown.

 

JB weld fixed one leak and two others showed up. I will try again, but I ordered a new aluminum radiator from the Netherlands. It was expensive $680, but my wife likes her mini ceptor.
I am also replacing the thermostat since the coolant is drained, and a new fan switch.

 

You're going to play whack a mole that way. And you'll eventually, sooner than later, be on a ride far from home when it blows...

 

Yep, I agree. New aluminum radiator on order from CMSNL. I hope it fits right in.

 

Well the new rad came yesterday and I installed it without any issues. It is an exact replica of the Honda part. Highly recommend.
Pics of old and new.