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I saw an older S4 at a bike show last week and it had a guard on the front of the radiator. I was wondering how many of you water cooled engine guys are using one of these and how important you think it would be to have one?
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« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2008, 07:20:23 AM » |
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I have one on my 01S4 from www.coxracingroup.com - however the owner is an acquaintance so the price was well worth it... However, I do know replacing a radiator is WAY more expensive then protecting one...  |
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« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2008, 04:40:42 PM » |
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I also purchsed a guard from Cox Racing. I like the look and of course - its great protection. Note: To install the guard, you will need to remove the metal plate that is attached at the bottom of the central steering shaft. Cox did say that if I mailed them the plate - that they would "modify" it so that it would not intefer with the guard. I decided to leave it off. Should buy a guard for the lower radiator. http:// |
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« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2008, 03:10:41 AM » |
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so did it effect the cooling at all that you noticed? I was thinking of making one of these myself.
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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2008, 05:56:22 AM » |
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so did it effect the cooling at all that you noticed? I was thinking of making one of these myself.
Has no affect on cooling. Just keeps the rocks and other big stuff outta there. I have both the rad & oil guards. Good stuff!  |
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2008, 06:36:21 AM » |
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Has no affect on cooling. Just keeps the rocks and other big stuff outta there. I have both the rad & oil guards. Good stuff! Good deal, will fabricate some this time home. I haven't had any cooling problems on this bike like my other but I don't want to start now. thanks again hyperone |
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« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2008, 04:22:58 AM » |
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Myself and some of the boys down under just got our Cox racing radiator guards....they are a nice piece of kit!
and we just run the old air cooled two valves - you boys with your refrigerators ought to protect em
plus it 'blacks' out more of the engine which can be a nice aesthetic touch depending on how you want the bike to look.
Have a good ride
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« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2008, 07:57:35 AM » |
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« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2008, 12:43:29 PM » |
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http://www.radguard.com.au/I use one of guards on my S2R and have been very happy with the fit and finish
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« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2008, 06:38:07 PM » |
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+1 Cox Racing Group +2 |
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« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2009, 12:34:48 PM » |
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I also purchsed a guard from Cox Racing. I like the look and of course - its great protection. Note: To install the guard, you will need to remove the metal plate that is attached at the bottom of the central steering shaft. Cox did say that if I mailed them the plate - that they would "modify" it so that it would not intefer with the guard. I decided to leave it off. Should buy a guard for the lower radiator. Sorry to revive an old thread, but I just got my cox guards and was wondering about that metal plate. I just test fit the guard and I figured that I would have to remove that plate. Does anyone know what it's for? Is it just a guard for crap flying off the wheel maybe? Wondering if I should get it modified so that it fits with the cox guards or just toss it. Thanks! |
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« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2009, 03:59:40 AM » |
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It is an air deflector. Some will argue it is for keeping water out of the airbox but it is to deflect the maximum amount of air thru the rad. I removed mine when installing my Cox guards and have had no problem with cooling. Ditch it and be done with it....
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« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2009, 10:26:12 AM » |
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Sweet. Tks.
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« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2009, 11:00:36 AM » |
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We just got set up as dealers for Cox. We are going to be putting in an order soon.
Anyone interested in a group buy for their radiator guards?
-M
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« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2009, 03:37:30 PM » |
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We just got set up as dealers for Cox. We are going to be putting in an order soon.
Anyone interested in a group buy for their radiator guards?
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