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Offline clutchspring

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Radiator guards
« on: November 14, 2020, 08:25:42 »
Hello, can any one confirm how either of these guard's attach to the radiator.
I don't want to buy one & find out there held on with cable ties only .
Looking at  Givi or 3105 or R&G racing  !.

Thanks,
Ian.

Offline Joe Rocket

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Re: Radiator guards
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2020, 15:18:00 »
Mine's a Cymarc (on my 650). It has a bolt fixing at the bottom, cable ties at the top. I believe the thou' is similar.

On looking at the products you mention on ebay they appear to have a bolt lug to fix next either to the front cylinder rocker cover or radiator(?).

It would be helpful if someone can confirm.  :icon_wink:
So how's it going so far then?

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Re: Radiator guards
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2020, 15:26:36 »
I to have a  Cymarc (on my 650). It is fixed with a bolt and cable ties. Done a few thousand miles now and it's as sound as when fitted. Don't let cable ties put you off, no matter what brand you buy.  :thumb:
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Re: Radiator guards
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2020, 15:40:21 »
Cymarc here too. Bolt at the bottom two cable ties at the top, been on seven years and never moved!
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Re: Radiator guards
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2020, 15:56:03 »
Hello,
I have one of these fitted  "Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom Yr 2014-19 Radiator Cover Grille Logo Black"  off eBay.
Bolts top and bottom, using original radiator mounts. Its bit of a fiddle to fit but worth it I think.
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Re: Radiator guards
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2020, 16:25:54 »
Here's the fixing on mine. You can see one cable tie at the top, there are two but the guard is spaced off the radiator to avoid any vibration rubbing it against the radiator.
So how's it going so far then?

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Re: Radiator guards
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2020, 19:22:26 »
Thanks everyone for the replies
Ian.

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Re: Radiator guards
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2020, 20:04:43 »
I have the R&G guard which bolts and cable ties. Fitted it for my RTW trip and it was great. What I liked about it, is it looks is unobtrusive, looks lie a factory fit item and did its job well. 

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Re: Radiator guards
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2020, 10:45:55 »
Still undecided which guard to go for !.
Has any one fitted the Givi PR3105 if so has it got two fitting at the top that bolt on to the existing rad mounts & cable ties at the bottom.
Some of the guards seem to have Very long top mounting arms that must fit to existing fitting higher up on the frame this is what I don't want.
Givis web site doesn't give any fitting instructions for the guards.

Thanks,
Ian


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Re: Radiator guards
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2020, 15:21:39 »
Thanks, Joe,
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Re: Radiator guards
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2020, 22:20:20 »
Just checking the threads and saw this, so thought I'd post my solution for the 1050XT. It's all cable tied, but I cut and shaped it to fit around the existing bolts. Aluminium sheet from your local DIY store, two undercoats and three top coats, rock solid, job done!!!

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It seems every bike was a Suzuki 😀!!!