Radiator guards

[RavnMonster]

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?

thanks

[scooby]

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...

[Ranxerox]

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.

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[Carman]

so did it effect the cooling at all that you noticed?  I was thinking of making one of these myself.

[hypurone]

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! 

[Carman]

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

[Spider]

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

Spider

[Bbrent]

+1 Cox Racing Group

[CairnsDuc]

http://www.radguard.com.au/

I use one of guards on my S2R and have been very happy with the fit and finish

[arai_speed]

+1 Cox Racing Group

+2

[n4s]

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!

[hypurone]

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....

[n4s]

Sweet. Tks.

[moto]

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

[damianS4RS]

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

I'm in.