Radiator Trouble is there a quick fix for this?

The top part where my Radiator Cap screws on is falling apart. The metal is cracking up so the cap doesn't secure right.. when coolant starts flowin it just spews out. Does this mean i need a whole new radiator or is there a way i can repair this?

 

Which model do you have? You can probably find whatever part you need at a reasonable price on ebay.

 

I have a first gen. 1986 vfr 700. I know eBay has an 87 vfr 700 radiator and it looks the same as mine. But it gets quite costly so before I purchase this I was wondering if there are anyways to repair what I have. I'm thinking a new radiator cap might help. But like I said the top of the radiator where it screws on is falling apart.

 

Depends on what gen Viffer this is....on the 5th and 6th gens i believe the radiator cap sits on a separate plastic filler neck which is just clamped on the radiator hose above the radiator.

 

Yea my filler neck is built on top of radiator. ToeCutter said its junk. I'm asking people on eBay to show me the filler neck without the cap on cus idw this problem again..

 

Find a local rad shop, might be able to fix with new neck & cap.

 

Alright I'll look into that thanks. Hate to chunk it jus because of where the cap screws on ha.

 

I have the same problem with my '83 radiator, got bent in an accident, will need to get fixed.

 

Yea this my first bike n I'm sure it's cus I've dropped it on tht side.

 

post a pic?

 

I've decided I'm goin to JB weld and buy new cap at napa. If they still sell those. I seen a part number on one of these forums.

 

JB welld will hold just fine until you are in the middle of nowhere... Take it to a radiator shop the repair would probably be about $40 or so.

 

Make sure top flange is intact where cap mates with radiator, otherwise it will overheat in no time.

 

Lmao it overheated. N did the overflow thing. Sooo I'm jus gunna invest in a new radiator. Lol. New job so now I'll b able to fix her up right.