pokey074 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Anyone running a radiator guard? I’ve never had a bike with one before but the radiator on this seems a little low. Might be cheap insurance? Anyone ever suffer a puncture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whisperquiet Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I bought this radiator guard that fit perfect. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N37TLK1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyN Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, whisperquiet said: I bought this radiator guard that fit perfect. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N37TLK1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 That is the one I put on mine. Check out my review there. First one. From the looks of all the chips on my bike, I'm betting it's saved my ass a few times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted July 14, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted July 14, 2021 Evotech - also a perfect fit, and covers the tanks on the sides. Rubber mounts, so no rattles. 4 2015 FJ-09 / FJR touring bags / oil plug mod / Evotech rad guard / SW Motech bash plate / VStream touring windshield / Seat Concepts: Sport Touring / Vcyclenut ABS rings (speedo correction) / Cosmo RAM mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach26 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I have a cheap one I bought off Amazon on my bike. It seems pretty sturdy and is made from aluminum. I decided it would be a good idea after a good sized bird hit just above the radiator and made me realize how exposed it is on this bike. If that bird had hit the radiator I'm pretty sure it would have done some serious damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick123 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Low cost insurance comparing to the price of radiator. In fact you can get one like mentioned above for half of the Amazon price - Ali Express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petshark Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I have the OEM guard. I have been considering to remove it as my bike always runs hotter than the BMWs and Ducati’s around me. I’m the only one with the fan on when we stop. The cover restricts airflow according to my ECU tuner. Something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy826 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I have the Evotech and it has already saved my radiator. Impacting object left a dent in the radiator guard grill (easily tapped back flat) but my radiator is fine. Very easy to install on the 2020 Tracer. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride365 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 3 hours ago, petshark said: I have the OEM guard. I have been considering to remove it as my bike always runs hotter than the BMWs and Ducati’s around me. I’m the only one with the fan on when we stop. The cover restricts airflow according to my ECU tuner. Something to consider. Seriously doubt it's causing that if much, my fan does that now and I don't have a guard yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRFan250 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Evotech ...very high quality and no issues, easy install. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTracer Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 10 hours ago, pokey074 said: Anyone running a radiator guard? I’ve never had a bike with one before but the radiator on this seems a little low. Might be cheap insurance? Anyone ever suffer a puncture? I found some gutter leaf guards at a home improvement store that will work. Made of aluminum heavy screening black. Paid $2.49 each. Havent mounted yet but will be easy. Beats $50-60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petshark Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Ride365 said: Seriously doubt it's causing that if much, my fan does that now and I don't have a guard yet. Ah, good to know. 😁 With the ECU flash the fan kicks in even sooner because it is supposedly better for the engine. At least on my flash it is only 5 degrees Celsius, most flashes take it 10 lower lower 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Kenny A. Posted July 14, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted July 14, 2021 Evotech. 👍🏻 3 2019 900 GT, 1969 Honda S90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted July 14, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted July 14, 2021 12 hours ago, petshark said: I have the OEM guard. I have been considering to remove it as my bike always runs hotter than the BMWs and Ducati’s around me. I’m the only one with the fan on when we stop. The cover restricts airflow according to my ECU tuner. Something to consider. I live in South Florida where summer time are temps are 95 degrees plus most days in the summer. I don't notice my bike running any hotter With the Yamaha radiator guard on it. 2 He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokey074 Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 Evotech ordered. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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