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I looked again and it's custom. I have an aluminum bar (3/4 of a rectangle outlining the radiator) bolted to the frame down tube, then another bar bolts to the brace and runs back on the frame. I'll post pics on Saturday maybe. It's definitely sturdy.
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Hi,
Could one of you with the GP Rad Braces please post a pic of the unit, or provide some dimensions of it? I'd like to see if it would work *with* my existing billet guards. Added strength would be good. I despise the little held-nut mechanism for the lower shroud mount. Specifically: 1) How long are the male threads which attach to the frame (since the billet guards are quite thick in that area)? 2) How do you screw the braces in in the first place? Is there a flat which you can grab with a wrench? 3) How long is the tubular part of the brace? Regards. Dale |
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radiator guards
Both Gmp and Erik are on to something here! I have been thinking on the same lines. I have a gas gas '05 fse 450 and added a 2.8 gal. gas tank. The Clark tank came with good strong metal shroud screw inserts imbedded in the tanks plastic. Remedied the shroud screws pulling out. But my plastic shrouds do stick out too far with the larger tank. I ordered and installed the LTR gp braces for the bottom of my radiators and was told that I didn't have the right model bike to accept the gp's on top. But I figured I could just cut the tit down a bit on each shroud and was wondering how to tie it all together. I like the idea of a rubber bumper, and drilling and bolting shroud to radiator. Could u guys be more specific and maybe post some pics? Thanks, Bob
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'14 Beta 300rr '05 GG DE300 '03 GG EC250 '01 XR440 '09 FZ1 Last edited by flybars; 08-31-2006 at 06:21 PM. |
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2) Since I run the stock louvers, I just use pliers on the rounded part, since I can access it in front of the radiator. If you run a radiator guard, then it gets more challenging. 3) 4.90 inches long provides minimal clearance between the brace and the radiator. I now use GP braces that are 5.10 inches to provide more clearance between my modified CRD brace and the radiator to provide a bit more room for brace deformation/deflection on impact. You would need to shorten these lengths correspondingly by the thickness of the inner guard mount, since it offsets the brace out.
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Here is a photo of the upper shroud mount.
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Billet radiator guards
Thanks for the pic GMP. Do u think the flatlands for the 2t's will bolt right up to the '05fse450? In my area I need to go with your setup.
thanks, Bob
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Not sure, never had a look at an FSE in detail. Find someone who has had both an EC/XC/DE and an FSE. Perhaps Jim Cook, he has had both and also sold Flatland guards.
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http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=192810 |
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This post is a little biased because I build the BPD rad guards. The reason I started building them is because I crushed all the stamped guards.
I don't need a tie back to the head stay. My guards are cut from solid billet. They don't flex or bend. I have tested them for 5 years. I have yet to have a side impact failure. As for airflow. My guards will dissipate the heat off the radiator and flow much more air then a flatland guard. I don't have any bracing that runs behind the radiators. This bracing only reduces airflow and makes your installs and maintenance more time consuming and tests your patience. I also offer the best customer service out there. If you don't like my product I will give you a refund. NO QUESTIONS ASKED. If you still have questions or concerns check out my testimonials page on my web site: www.bulletproofdesigns.com Thanks, Nate Scott 816-695-3784 |
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