Pushed in radiator fina

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Old Jul 13, 2023 | 11:59 PM
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Never noticed this till 4ish years later after I dumped the bike on ice that a row was pushed in. Would this affect the cooling and should this be something I get fixed soon? It was pre radiator guards of course

 

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Old Jul 14, 2023 | 01:09 AM
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At long as it doesn't leak you should be good to go. That shouldn't affect cooling in any meaningful way.
 
Old Jul 14, 2023 | 02:04 AM
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I've hit bugs that caused more "damage." Ride it!
 
Old Jul 14, 2023 | 02:37 PM
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It’s been abused just my first bent radiator wanted to make sure, but it will be a maybe winter project
 
Old Jul 14, 2023 | 02:40 PM
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Air will still pass through the fins, maybe lost like 1% of cooling capacity, no big deal in my opinion, too.
 
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