R&G or Evotech radiator guard, or other?

Craig321 · 1 Aug 2015 at 15:58

I noticed a couple of crushed radiator fins today while cleaning, due to stones or particularly big bugs or whatever, plus the thing gets dirty, is difficult to clean and would look nicer covered up I reckon.

My options seem to be the cheaper R&G guard for about £70, or the Evotech one for £100.

Any recommendations on which one to go for here? I don't mind paying the extra if the Evotech is actually better.

Also, how easy are they to remove every so often for cleaning?

Thanks

Craig321 · 1 Aug 2015 at 17:45

Thanks.

I did notice the cheesiness! You can bend them with your fingernail with 0 effort. Are they nice and easy to clean then, left on the bike? I guess a cloth or sponge would get into the holes to clean them quite nicely.

Craig321 · 1 Aug 2015 at 19:12

Mmmm you can get some sexy carbon fibre fender extenders

Anyone know how these: http://www.carbon4u.com/catalog/i88.html connect? Sticky pads? Do you need to drill holes?

Craig321 · 1 Aug 2015 at 19:22

Ah yeah, didn't read that bit.

Hmm, I wonder if they provide any glue. Would rather glue it I think.

Craig321 · 1 Aug 2015 at 19:25

Yeah, it's certainly a cheaper option as well. I'm surprised it's only £20 for the carbon one.

Thanks

Craig321 · 1 Aug 2015 at 19:30

Anyone know what the super strong 3m sticky pads are called? My helmet mount uses them and that's been through all weather and speeds and is solid, so would be happy fitting the fender with similar stuff.

Craig321 · 1 Aug 2015 at 19:36

Looks good, should help a lot in the winter with keeping dirt off the bits of the downpipes that stick out of the belly pan & also rad protection.

Not sure if should trust that stuff from ebay? I did have a quick look for epoxy and you can get the gorilla glue stuff, but not sure if it'd do the trick for this? Don't know if I should trust it?

I'd go for the self tapping in your case as the rear of the fender isn't as visible, but I think they'd stick out on my bike.

Craig321 · 1 Aug 2015 at 19:53

Nice, do they just pretty much screw in and you're done?

Craig321 · 2 Aug 2015 at 19:43

Dogbreath said:
All engine radiators are like this, car or bike.

wazza300 said:
yh the cooling fins are paper thin

Ah fair enough, guess I've never really noticed as this is my first new vehicle

I ended up going for the carbon fibre fender extender from Infinite (comes with stick pads + the carbon4u one wasn't compatible with the new model) and the Evotech guards. Thanks for all the comments all

Craig321 · 6 Aug 2015 at 17:51

Went for the EP ones in the end. They look awesome and fitting was easy. Little bit fiddly with the oil cooler bolts, but not too bad.

Carbon fibre fender extender dispatched today as well

. Couldn't resist for £20

Craig321 · 6 Aug 2015 at 19:19

Yup. Rads always look so unfinished. Should definitely be standard, especially for the price I paid for the thing!

Craig321 · 7 Aug 2015 at 12:31

Yeh I have heard they can cause some issues in hot countries. However, the EP one apparently doesn't (according to some that have it on the triumphrat forums). Surely manufacturers can develop one that doesn't cause issues with their bikes.