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Originally Posted by rodent
Sorry for the novice question, but I haven't owned a water cooled smoker for years. 
I have a rad "guard" on my scooter, what purpose does the "rad brace" serve(obviously bracing) and why does the "rad" need bracing more than the factory has supplied it with? And is it needed by all and sundry or is needing one more specific to different riding styles and terrain? |
The rads are very soft sideways. If they get an impact they will bend.
This is after my bike falling over at walking pace, but it fell just on top of a suitably sized rock. However, mine is not a 19 model, but I would be surprized if the 19 rads are any stiffer / heavier.
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2015 EC200 Racing: TE bars, Rekluse Core Exp 3.0, 38mm Lectron & Ohlins S3 steering damper
2006 EC200: 2011 plastics, Rekluse Z-Start, revalved KYB forks & Scotts steering damper
1998 Bimota Supermono
1986 Duc Mille S2
1975 Guzzi sidecar hack
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