Rad guards

[Easy-X]

What do we think of these?

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQKM0JoazpwD8sVkz80keg2en3qK3jbKRlPGZwNbMU_vFCIfRp9-prarmRBkOYuJiiKFCY&usqp=CAU

On the one hand they help keep the rad from clogging up with twigs and crap but on the other hand surely they must cut down on air flow
____________________
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[jeffyjeff]

[grr666]

Having had to replace an MT09 radiator because a brick built bridge went through mine a bit I can honestly say the rad
guard on it at the time made little difference. But the eye watering cost to replace it was enough to make me put a new
rad guard on the replacement. I have one on the much bigger rad on the MT10 and the oil cooler beneath it, both
official Yamaha products so they can't be concerned about them affecting airflow.
____________________
Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
Ste wrote: Avatars are fine, it's signatures that need turning off.

[A100man]

[Fizzer Thou]

I have made numerous stainless steel radiator meshes for loads of bikes and especially my own,from the FJ1200 to the KTM enduro.

The mesh I use has a 1mm aperture and the wire is 0.75mm and there is no restriction to air flow.For those that question this,how big is an air molecule?

The main question is how accurately the mesh can be made to fit and how can it be fitted to the front of the oil or coolant heat exchanger?On my KTM I used stainless wire with the twist to secure,whereas on my FJ I used two thin zip tyes, which has been more than adequate for extensive mileage around the continent four times now.

Years ago my brother had a sizeable stone puncture the large oil cooler on his GSXR1100H and the subsequent spillage onto his back tyre did nothing for traction.A lesson learned.
____________________
Just talk bikes.What else is there?

Always have a 'Plan B'

[WD Forte]

[MarJay]

I have one on my track bike because one of the places I ride has a terrible stone problem. Tonnes of people get a holed radiator including me. I had to replace my 600RR rad with a Chinese alloy one.
____________________
British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.