Radiator catch can substitute

[Srinath]

Hello all, back after a long time.

Any one has a substitute for that plastic catch can for the radiator ? Any other bike has one of those ?

Thanks.
Srinath.

[droy]

I've been running a "alternate" for 10 years - a spare plastic brake fluid reservoir (like the rear MZ one under the seat) with a small vent hole in the top mounted a few inches above the radiator. I'll post a picture later.

[droy]

Srinath

I posted two pictures of the set-up described in the album (recent images).

Doug

[Srinath]

Oooo That small is OK ? I got one of those lying around. Might as well run it in the rear stock location ?
I have been thinking I'll put a micro radiator in place of that also, but this may just work better.
Thanks.
Srinath.

[droy]

I've run it for 10 years like (30k miles?) that and I don't even have the radiator fans installed! this is in Metro NYC area - your weather but more sitting in traffic!

[Srinath]

Oh fantastic, and my radiator needs a switch, I'll probably disconnect it because its terminals broke, but I may swap it with the other one, I'd not want the one that runs when the bike is off to run at all. So better leave it unplugged.
Cool.
Srinath.