Where can I get wire mesh for rad guard?

**bennz** · 29th July 2016, 12:07

I have been looking around and went to mitro 10 and Bunnings to find a metal mesh to make my own radiator guard, but couldn't find the right stuff.

Has anyone done this before or knows where to get it and cut to size ? No way I'm gonna pay $180 for R&G stuff haha

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**onearmedbandit** · 29th July 2016, 13:32

Most automotive suppliers should have it in stock, such as Super Cheap etc.

http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/onli...ecommendations

**Gremlin** · 29th July 2016, 13:38

Yeup, SCA or Repco. Normally 2-3 sizes available.

**bennz** · 29th July 2016, 14:23

Oh thank you ! I was looking at wrong place .

Now I have to figure out how to connect it to the radiator

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**Gremlin** · 29th July 2016, 14:40

Originally Posted by bennz

Oh thank you ! I was looking at wrong place .

Now I have to figure out how to connect it to the radiator

Usually zip ties above and below radiator or similar on the mounting points. Obviously not going to be quite as tidy as a bought one, but it will cost less.

**Ulsterkiwi** · 29th July 2016, 14:52

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Usually zip ties above and below radiator or similar on the mounting points. Obviously not going to be quite as tidy as a bought one, but it will cost less.

if thats a home job its actually pretty neat. The condition of the bike itself is more like your average DRZ

Have bought a few from RadGuard in Aussie now, always a perfect fit and pretty easy as well. Bolted not ziptied. As you say though $180 is about right by the time they post it.

**Moi** · 29th July 2016, 14:59

Used stainless wire that is similar gauge to heavy fuse wire...

**bennz** · 29th July 2016, 15:10

Originally Posted by Moi

Used stainless wire that is similar gauge to heavy fuse wire...

What did you use to cover the edge of the mesh ?

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**Moi** · 29th July 2016, 15:18

Originally Posted by bennz

What did you use to cover the edge of the mesh?

Made by Mike...

**onearmedbandit** · 29th July 2016, 15:20

Somewhere like Para Rubber could supply edging. They have an automotive section and carry edging.

http://pararubber.co.nz/45-automotive

**Gremlin** · 29th July 2016, 15:27

Originally Posted by Ulsterkiwi

if thats a home job its actually pretty neat. The condition of the bike itself is more like your average DRZ

Haha, that was back in 2007. Guess I was always destined for an adventure bike

It did get cleaned from time to time, but the experiment buying cheap black bolts didn't pay off (they rusted).

**aws** · 29th July 2016, 19:28

Mine is by this guy: http://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=man...&isRefine=true

I think he makes them in his garage to help finance his racing. Just mesh and edging strip, and spray paint. Awesome price too! On the Tuono, the top guard just fits inside the radiator ends by friction - the inverted curve of the radiator helps to hold it there. Oil cooler one is tied on thru the radiator with fine stainless wire. Couldn't be happier.

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**nzspokes** · 29th July 2016, 19:47

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Usually zip ties above and below radiator or similar on the mounting points. Obviously not going to be quite as tidy as a bought one, but it will cost less.

Thats not a bad effort.

**Gremlin** · 29th July 2016, 19:57

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Thats not a bad effort.

They're tricky when you're fitting. Looks simple on the surface, but I remember that one. The top half had a concave inwards, centre line vertical. The bottom was flat on the vertical plane but had to concave on the horizontal... Took a few attempts to flex it into place, then secure...

Learnt the value of radiator guards when a mate holed his at 600km... expensive first service.

**nzspokes** · 29th July 2016, 20:17

Originally Posted by Gremlin

They're tricky when you're fitting. Looks simple on the surface, but I remember that one. The top half had a concave inwards, centre line vertical. The bottom was flat on the vertical plane but had to concave on the horizontal... Took a few attempts to flex it into place, then secure...

Learnt the value of radiator guards when a mate holed his at 600km... expensive first service.

Was looking at my rad and thought I better get a guard for it. Looks easy to make.