Radiator Guard

**DonaldH** · 13th February 2005, 12:28

Got the GSXR750 on Friday - Happy days are here again

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Checked the bike today and there is already radiator damage - does anyone know if you can get radiator guards for sports bikes in NZ?

**scroter** · 13th February 2005, 12:42

just buy some mesh from repcos[about $45] and cut to fit yourself,takes half an hour.

**White trash** · 13th February 2005, 13:11

As scroter suggested Donald, mesh from Repco is what's been installed on my bike.

Suggestion: Change the bike details in your profile so the world can see another transfered to Gixxer heaven.

You're stuffed now mate, once you've owned a GSX-R, all the others pale by comparison!

**PSYCHO** · 13th February 2005, 14:38

As the other guys have said.

I made a gaurd for my bike before I even rode it. Glad I did too.

**StoneChucker** · 13th February 2005, 16:10

You COULD do what the others suggested, and "jimmy" a piece of mesh over the radiator. OR...... You could purchase a specifically designed for your bike/model, colored (to your choice) quality radiator guard from various outlets. I got me one coming in the mail from Aus, via the US.

PS: Probably go with the DIY mesh, it's pretty easy - I'm just a lazy git!
Either way, you should definitely get one asap.

**White trash** · 13th February 2005, 16:14

Not that I'm a prick or anything, but I sure would laugh my arse off if you got another hole while waiting for the guard to arrive.

OK. I am a prick....

**StoneChucker** · 13th February 2005, 16:27

Originally Posted by White trash

Not that I'm a prick or anything, but I sure would laugh my arse off if you got another hole while waiting for the guard to arrive.

OK. I am a prick....

Ok, I would have to admit, that would be funny! And, it wouldn't surprise me either! But, it comes this week, as well as my Tshirt! I will be DA MAN hahaha

**White trash** · 13th February 2005, 16:29

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

Ok, I would have to admit, that would be funny! And, it wouldn't surprise me either! But, it comes this week, as well as my Tshirt! I will be DA MAN hahaha

Look forward to seeing the "tank tops" with the flash new T-shirt.

**StoneChucker** · 13th February 2005, 17:10

Originally Posted by White trash

Look forward to seeing the "tank tops" with the flash new T-shirt.

Get the terminology right you tosser, it's a "boob tube". It's designed to show off my midriff

**Riff Raff** · 13th February 2005, 18:39

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

Get the terminology right you tosser, it's a "boob tube". It's designed to show off my midriff

Is the world ready for this sight?????

And Jimmy, will you be doing a little 'Repco' job on my bike before I get it? Might be an idea eh - hate to think how many roadworks I'll go through between Wellington and Auckland.

**F5 Dave** · 15th February 2005, 16:55

Only just noticed this after posting a suggestion to Stoney not a min ago.

I have some 5mm stainless I am about to make up for my RF shortly.

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 15th February 2005, 21:25

Originally Posted by White trash

You're stuffed now mate, once you've owned a GSX-R, all the others pale by comparison!

Darn ain't that the truth. When I was told that ( before I got my first Gixxer ) I just laughted But it is true and you will be happy 4 ever and ever and ever

**Racey Rider** · 31st July 2008, 20:25

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

I have some 5mm stainless I am about to make up for my RF shortly.

Thread Dredge

I'm just getting a guard made up soon by some engineers.
They want to use Stainless steal. Did that work good for you?
Aren't they normally aluminum?

Are you happy with the 5mm gap size?

Would you do anything differently?

Thanks.
Racey

**F5 Dave** · 1st August 2008, 09:18

Ohh golly it's like 3 yrs ago this morning.

I just bought some stainless wire mesh & cut to shape with snips, put some rubber strip on the side & cable tied it to the rad. Works fine & no restriction.