Anybody got a line on beefy radiators?

[twowheels]

Two ride days, two pretzled rads ... I like the guys at Myler's and all, but I'm looking for a source for some stronger radiators ... and yes I realize I could run guards and braces instead

[WTEC]

Out of curiosity, why don't you run rad braces/guards?

Wes.

[GMP]

The pre '07 rads were a bit stronger but still no match for a fall on a rock or log. Almost everyone uses some kind of bracing or guard in the woods, I don't see why you wouldn't.

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by WTEC

Out of curiosity, why don't you run rad braces/guards?

Wes.

Typically I do, but I don't have a set on every bike I have.

[Rod Overstreet]

Speaking of radiator guards, I have a set of Bullet Proof Designs on my 300. Will try to post some pictures a bit later.

[Clay]

Originally Posted by Rod Overstreet

Speaking of radiator guards, I have a set of Bullet Proof Designs on my 300. Will try to post some pictures a bit later.

Steve,
I have agreed to send Bulletproof a bike when they get in next week so they can do some refinement to the mounting system. Bulletproof will warranty your rad guards if you are able to bend or break them.
Clay

[jeffs2200]

Good to hear BPD will make rad gaurds for the Gasgas, one more reason to get a new 300.

[twowheels]

I'll be spending a little time in the metal shop myself I think ... but you've gotta love the guys and gals at Myler's. My twisted up 250 rad was in and out in less than a day, and when we were discussing the fees we got on the topic of replacement radiators and the science of fixing twisted ones.

Next thing you know the chief radiator fixer/welder/doctor was on the phone, and he confirmed that GasGas rads are in fact made out of warm butter. He did say that that's better than being made out of cold butter like the older KTM rads - they would start leaking from vibration without even taking a hit. Apparently the Japanese radiators oscillate between warm butter and cold butter without rhyme or reason, depending on the year.

With that happy news, guard up friends

[GasGas]

I have found that the home made aluminum post that replaces the lower rad bolt works fine. I did the mod right away when I bought the 05 and the rads are still straight as an arrow. And if you want more protection you can install an upper on as well and replace the push tab on the shroud with a bolt hole. I'm not sure if this mod still works with the new plastic or not.

[Skidad]

Just how old are we talking about on the KTM??? My 97 is still on the original rads and have never had braces of any kind. Life has not been easy for them either living in rocky New England.

Check with Go Fasters and see if they have any Meca braces for your bike. Great stuff.