Rad Guard Radiator Protector

[OUsooner]

Who has one? What is it made out of, stainless steal or aluminum? How do you like it?

Thanks in advance for any info,
Allen

[DaveM]

Hi mate,
aluminium I think (not really sure about that). They are of much heavier construction than other brands with a full frame on the outside edge which is fine on a Sprint but not so good on a naked bike like the S3.


This is on my 2004 955i Sprint ST.

DaveM

[nmendham]

G'Day,

I have one - got it once I'd put a deposit on my Sprint (after I discovered the cost of a replacement radiator!).

I believe it's aluminium but check the website http://www.radguard.com.au/index.php?main_page=index

I got the kit including the "V" piece. Intallation took about 1.5 hrs, but that was also the first time I'd had to figure out how to remove the fairing.

Installation was relatively painless. Peace of mind is priceless! Inspecting the unit today, I note a number of small nicks in the guard - dunno whether any of these would have translated into damage to the radiator, but it's good to know it's doing it's job anyways.

Highly recommend it.

Cheers,

Neil

[DaveM]

Mine has saved my radiator and oil cooler at least twice from large rocks that have dented the guard but not touched the cooling units.

I also installed mine when my bike was new and it was very simple on the 955.

DaveM

[xxxdog56]

Take a look at Mikesgrilles.com. I am very happy with fit and look. He has powder coated colours and gold anodised finishs. Quick ship to USA.

wder coated colour

[WardenRoss]

Got mine from Mikes...very difficult to photograph...

[nmendham]

Hi,

picture for reference.

Cheers,

Neil

[whoosh]

I've got Mike's Grilles in black on mine - had them on both last bikes too - deffo saved me a punctured radiatior !

[oldndumb]

Or you can make your own.

[sincity337]

+1 on making your own! That is my next project, as soon as I find the right material to use.....