Radiator Guard...meh

[norcalwelder]

I have lots of bugs and a few spots of bent fins on my radiator so I thought I would try and make a guard. I have lots of aluminum mesh, so I cut out a piece, primed, and sprayed it to see how I liked it. I just secured it to the plastic thingy that goes over the radiator with some zip ties to see how I liked it.

 

[Gelvatron]

Looks like a good 5 $ fix to an age old problem

 

[norcalwelder]

Looks like a good 5 $ fix to an age old problem

Well I wanted to see what it looked like after I put it in, so I think what I'll do is find some steel mesh and redo it at some point so it will last. The edges are a little ragged on this version.

 

[Nelly]

Nice job, what happend to fairing?
Neil

 

[mave2911]

Nice job, what happend to fairing?
Neil

Had to go back and have another look!

LOL!

Looks like a drop?

Cheers,
Rick

 

[norcalwelder]

Nice job, what happend to fairing?
Neil

The previous owner (my cousin) dropped it and did a terrible job trying to glue it.

 

[vinmansbrew]

Just an idea, but maybe use stainless steel for the mesh. The silver color might look pretty nice, like an accent so to speak. Just a thought.

 

[CADMAN]

I have lots of bugs and a few spots of bent fins... I just secured it to the plastic thingy that goes over the radiator with some zip ties to see how I liked it.

Looks good even in aluminum. I've been looking to get something before I get any more dings to the RAD. Ever thought of a short production run (5 or 10), for a reasonable low, low fee. I'm sure other members here would be up for it too.

 

[norcalwelder]

Looks good even in aluminum. I've been looking to get something before I get any more dings to the RAD. Ever thought of a short production run (5 or 10), for a reasonable low, low fee. I'm sure other members here would be up for it too.

Well I would imagine the cost of shipping alone would be about the same as a piece of mesh and a pair of tin snips, but I will see what the finished product looks like. I've just been riding around with the aluminum piece to see how it holds up.