K7 GSX-R750 Radiator Guard

**Blue Velvet** · 23rd November 2007, 08:37

Originally Posted by Fatjim

Believe me, thats something you don't wanna see. But I'll show you my pushrods.

Do you have a big block?

**Gremlin** · 24th November 2007, 01:08

New rules regarding imbedding images... so here's a couple of links http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/b...g?t=1195823226
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/b...g?t=1195823280

**boomer** · 24th November 2007, 02:36

Originally Posted by Gremlin

New rules regarding imbedding images... so here's a couple of links http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/b...g?t=1195823226
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/b...g?t=1195823280

the kwaka on the left

needs a clean
looks half finished

the kwaka on the right

needs a clean
will be a bitch of a job when you need to rip the fairings of

ps.. did mine a couple of weeks ago.. pay Suzuki dealer $200 or make one yourself for less than a quarter of that.../???? ummmmm

**Kendog** · 24th November 2007, 06:16

That looks great Gremlin, think I will try that (not sure about using white zip ties however)

**nadroj** · 24th November 2007, 08:36

That mesh looks a little fine and may restrict airflow at low speeds. I would suggest a larger fan be installed if urban commuting.

Ulrich Aluminium has mesh in small silver lengths but pattern is wrong way around for most applications, and not much cheaper.

Super Cheap has mesh in red, blue, silver and black.
1200mm x 200mm for $29.95
1200mm x 280mm for $39.95
Door edging is $8.95 for 2 long & 2 short lengths.

Para Rubber has rubber U section suitable up to 140 degrees at $4.80 / metre.

Black stainless steel catch zip ties last longer in UV and heat and are available at electrical wholesalers.

**Gremlin** · 24th November 2007, 19:24

Originally Posted by boomer

the kwaka on the left

needs a clean
looks half finished

yes... for kwaka's top bike, they made that front area look shit... cleaning... I ain't no poser mr bling king

I aim to clean this weekend however... the dirt has its own dirt now

Originally Posted by Kendog

think I will try that (not sure about using white zip ties however)

yes well... that was the first fitting, but had to take it off for dyno work, used black zip ties the next time (and yes, as boomer mentioned, bitch when you have to take bottom off).

I used the fine version... don't think it actually makes toooo much difference, and I don't commute. Repco sells the stuff... http://www.racepro.co.nz/mesh.shtm

**limbimtimwim** · 24th November 2007, 20:03

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

Because this week some kind soul instilled the fear of radiator holes late at night in the middle of nowhere

Edit: By road I meant open road, outta town kinda road...

That person was not kind, they were scaring you.

I did 25,000km on my GSXR750K6 and no problem. Yes I rode it in plenty of gravel. Or I should say, enough gravel. It never could enjoy it on that bike.

There isn't much of a chance of doing in your own radiator, take a look at the front mudguard and how low it goes. It's the stones from someone in front if you that could do the damage, not from your own tyre. Stay back.

Having said that, the GSXR rad does look very vulnerable and I was concerned about it too.