ebbotk Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 (edited) So i designed this standard looking radiator guard, got it sent out to be cut from 2mm aluminium 5754. Will have 3 pieces extra if any ones interested, send me a PM. Wondering if any other have noticed increased coolant temp with installing a guard? I designed to give it as much air flow but still decent protection against bigger stuff. It attaches with zip ties. Will update post when i have installed it on the bike. EDIT: For -21 and up tracer 9 Edited May 29 by ebbotk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robzilla Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Nice design! Hope it works out well for you. I don't need a guard since I bought one from a 3rd party company, but curious which bike this is for so that anyone else reads this can respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebbotk Posted May 29 Author Share Posted May 29 Oh yeah i missed that, edited the post now. Its for -21 and up tracer 9, putting this on my -22 tracer 9 gt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squarewheel Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 good looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robzilla Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Forgot to add, the Evotech radiator guard I have has definitely prevented a few rocks or debris from damaging the radiator. On my last oil change, I noticed a few small dents on it, so big peace of mind when you install this. Lots of bugs and bees for sure. 🙃 As for coolant temps, haven't paid too much attention but seems to operate normal given its only 2 years old and here in the PNW we don't get extreme temps. install was simple with 6 screws but removal of the left and right plastics was just extra steps to get to this. I think the 3 ziptie locations on yours will beat this hands down, just be sure to check for movement after a few rides and mileage on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebbotk Posted May 29 Author Share Posted May 29 Yeah i wanted to make it simple for install and removal aswell without having to remove fairing. Think it will look pretty clean though im not usually fan of zip ties 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larolco Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 The 2020 bike I bought last Fall came with a rad guard on it, but the 2020 I had before that did not. I haven't noticed any appreciable difference in cooling between the bikes. Older bike model but essentially the same motor and configuration so I would expect the same results with a 2021+. Another mod this bike has is a front fender extender which I have noticed really helps keep the schlop off the header pipes as well as the gravel off the rad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ebbotk Posted June 5 Author Share Posted June 5 Good fit, little tight in the holes for zip ties but nothing that wont work. Will have to do some roadtesting to see if it has effect on cooling properties but im guessing it wont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted June 5 Supporting Member Share Posted June 5 36 minutes ago, ebbotk said: Will have to do some roadtesting to see if it has effect on cooling properties but im guessing it wont. I have used radiator guards on every bike I have owned, never had any cooling issues even riding in triple digit temperatures. The air vent holes are quite large compared to some guards I have seen, you should be fine. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebbotk Posted June 5 Author Share Posted June 5 Yeah might be bigger than whats out there, already have some crooked fins but i aint worried about the small gravel 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryGT Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 I sent a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Any of these still available? I have a 2024 gt plus, I wonder if it would fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebbotk Posted June 23 Author Share Posted June 23 Thanks @MikeD and @BarryGT for purchase. Please post some pictures here when they have arrived and are mounted 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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