Which Radiator Guard to Purchase

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  1. billo01

    billo01 Member

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    Hi all,

    I've read in many places on here about the need to fit a rad guard to save on a busted radiator sometime down the line, high cost of a replacement and the heart ache.

    My question is which is best, looks good and is easiest to fit and unfit? I run a 2009 ABS model.

    Cheers all
     
    #1 billo01, Aug 21, 2012
  2. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    R&G simple to fit, you don't notice it and does the job it should
     
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  3. Si.

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    Evotec for me, does the job. The bike runs a bit hotter than without one, but not enough to overheat.
     
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  4. slowr1der

    slowr1der Active Member

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    i know a few lads that have made them for themselves at very little cost and just as effective as any of the mainstream rad guards out there
     
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  5. arthurbikemad

    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    Cox Titanium :D

    [​IMG]
    Fine mesh no loss of flow as used in AMA... :)
     
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  6. JM1

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    R&G for me.
     
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  7. ray

    ray Well-Known Member

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    I have a Beowulf on my RR7 (British Built)
     
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  8. Stu

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    R&G on mine.
     
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  9. MrB

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    Just got an R&G one, have yet to fit.
     
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  10. phantom

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    R&G on mine
     
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  11. Jamiestrada

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    R and G here as well
     
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  12. MrB

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    Not impressed.

    Had a look at fitting the R&G guard today. What's with the cutting and sticking of the little foam pads for and even when in position it didn't fit right. I might have a go later at doing it properly if not I will have an 08 on guard for sale.
     
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  13. JM1

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    Lol. Both of mine (different bikes) fit perfectly.
     
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  14. phantomx0_1

    phantomx0_1 Active Member

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    Piece of piss to do. Took me about 15 mins all in and is a perfect fit.
     
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  15. kpone

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    Not dear either. Do they have UK stockists Arthur? I can't see one on the net.
     
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  16. arthurbikemad

    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    No mate, USA only, not as cheap as most but I like it :)

    I wanted the RCV look :)
    [​IMG]
     
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  17. kpone

    kpone Moderator
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    Getting one for a 954 ain't easy.
     
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  18. MrB

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    I'll take it all back, had a proper look (in a better frame of mind) and yes it does fit OK.
     
    #18 MrB, Aug 31, 2012
  19. billo01

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    Thanks all for your help.

    I've plumbed for the R&G, it's on order as we speak. Seen the message from MrB about the crap fit after I'd placed the order so hopefully it will fit ok.
     
    #19 billo01, Sep 3, 2012
  20. MrB

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    Yes it will be fine
     
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