1050 radiator guard

**Bounce001** · 20th May 2009, 15:00

Hi there

I am wanting to buy a radiator guard for my 1050 speed triple (2009). I don't like the triumph ones, would prefer something that looks like it will actually stop a stone!

**Hitcher** · 20th May 2009, 15:42

http://www.evotech-performance.com/a...rips_6549.html

I have an Evotech Performance radiator guard on my Shiver. It looks like a factory item, came with full instructions and all the extra bits I needed and was really straightforward to fit. It turned up in under a week.

I highly recommend this firm. Give them your business!

**sinned** · 20th May 2009, 19:04

This is what I fitted to my S3. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...7&postcount=12
It worked well looked fine and cost next to nothing.

**98tls** · 20th May 2009, 19:10

I got one of these guys awhile back,very good quality and the way the $ is probably a better bet than the states etc.http://www.radguard.com.au/

**Taz** · 20th May 2009, 19:19

Just use a solid piece of plywood and duct tape it on. It'll work a treat..... for a while?

**Hitcher** · 20th May 2009, 20:04

One wonders why manufacturers position radiators just so, yet make no effort to protect these fitments from the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.

**98tls** · 20th May 2009, 20:07

Originally Posted by Hitcher

One wonders why manufacturers position radiators just so, yet make no effort to protect these fitments from the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.

Its called supporting your stealerships parts division.Put a rad guard on my TL shortly after buying it way back and its still on the original radiator,not bad for a Vtwin.

**Hitcher** · 20th May 2009, 20:29

Originally Posted by 98tls

Its called supporting your stealerships parts division.

Stealerships parts departments generally don't stock radiator guards, nor do they show the remotest interest in sourcing items that involve unnecessary work. I don't know why their parts dudes can't leap on the Internet and do the ordering, then clip the ticket on the parts they supply the customer -- just the same way they do with stuff that comes from their distributors.

"Sorry mate, can't help," doesn't cut it any more with me I'm afraid.

**98tls** · 20th May 2009, 20:37

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Stealerships parts departments generally don't stock radiator guards, nor do they show the remotest interest in sourcing items that involve unnecessary work. I don't know why their parts dudes can't leap on the Internet and do the ordering, then clip the ticket on the parts they supply the customer -- just the same way they do with stuff that comes from their distributors.

"Sorry mate, can't help," doesn't cut it any more with me I'm afraid.

Thats my point,they will however sell you any amount of new radiators.Ive been lucky in little ole ommers in that the guy that own the local stealership has gone well out of his way to help me source various bits n bobs that have held little or no profit for him,i repay him by taking all of my motor vehicles to him for anything i cant do myself as he services cars etc as well.

**Taz** · 20th May 2009, 20:44

Back in the old days (1980's) bikes came with radiator protection.

**Pumba** · 20th May 2009, 20:51

Originally Posted by sinned

This is what I fitted to my S3. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...7&postcount=12
It worked well looked fine and cost next to nothing.

Did exactly the same thing to my triple. If memory serves me correct it was on within 24hrs of picking the bike up

**saltydog** · 20th May 2009, 20:51

Heres a link of one I put on the R1,
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...896#post765896

Arrived quick and fitted perfectly. a good company.

**oldrider** · 20th May 2009, 20:55

Originally Posted by Bounce001

Hi there

I am wanting to buy a radiator guard for my 1050 speed triple (2009). I don't like the triumph ones, would prefer something that looks like it will actually stop a stone!

I bought these for my Tiger 955i from here: [ https://www.metisse.de/index.php?id=114&L=1 ]

Just look up your bike model. (my pic was too big, will try again soon)