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saltydog
8th September 2006, 20:14
Any one seen or heard of any good bike radiator guards for a RI? Theres this Aussie crew, Radguard, I saw their ad in Bike Rider mag, but $$$ AU220 delivered. Seems a bit steep, and they are Aussies. Surely someone here in NZ is producing any?? anyone know?
imdying
8th September 2006, 20:22
A bit of aluminum expander mesh and some cable ties... no one even has to know it's there if you put an hour into it, and get it sitting snugly between the radiator tanks :yes:
Pussy
8th September 2006, 21:31
Any one seen or heard of any good bike radiator guards for a RI? Theres this Aussie crew, Radguard, I saw their ad in Bike Rider mag, but $$$ AU220 delivered. Seems a bit steep, and they are Aussies. Surely someone here in NZ is producing any?? anyone know?
You get what you pay for with the Radguard, they are nicely made and fit real good.
imdying
9th September 2006, 11:39
Most of the time, I would agree with that sentiment entirely... but $260 + freight + tax is tantamount to rape. My $10 alloy radiator guard that took less than an hour of my time would take the Pepsi challenge with that overpriced mofo any day of the week.
DMNTD
9th September 2006, 11:52
... but $260 + freight + tax is tantamount to rape. My $10 alloy radiator guard that took less than an hour of my time ...

Yep...spent $30 and made 3x radiator guards out of it.
STRONGLY recommend y'all use some sort of rubber washers between the guard and radiator to stop any rubbing.
imdying
9th September 2006, 11:57
Heh, I cheated somewhat. I made it about 2-3mm too wide (as far as fitting between the tanks goes)... it gives it an imperceptible bow outwards, which keeps it off of the fins ;)
DMNTD
9th September 2006, 12:04
Heh, I cheated somewhat. I made it about 2-3mm too wide (as far as fitting between the tanks goes)... it gives it an imperceptible bow outwards, which keeps it off of the fins ;)

Ahhhhhhhhhhh.....Master!!! :niceone: :not:
saltydog
14th September 2006, 20:41
Good advice guys.......but I did fork out the $$$$ so I'll let you know what they're really like........they look very bling-bling
toymachine
14th September 2006, 20:51
I was looking at some from places like ausstreetfighters.co.au, but I wonder if any places would make up some sexy ones for a fair bit cheaper?
imdying
14th September 2006, 20:52
Good advice guys.......but I did fork out the $$$$ so I'll let you know what they're really like........they look very bling-bling

I don't think you'll be disappointed mate, they're definitely blingin!
saltydog
26th September 2006, 15:40
Pics attached of RADGUARD on bike. Easy as pie to fix and nice and snug. Give the bike a very different look from the fron end. Recommended company, they even threw in a stubbie cooler, a mag and some decals.
imdying
26th September 2006, 18:28
Pics attached of RADGUARD on bike. Easy as pie to fix and nice and snug. Give the bike a very different look from the fron end. Recommended company, they even threw in a stubbie cooler, a mag and some decals.Nice, looks great :)