Radiator guards?

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pauly

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The BMW rad guards for my last bike were less than £50, I'm wondering if the rads actually need protecting and if anyone has ever holed one?
 
Yes rad/oil needs protection.
Yes I have put a hole in the rad.
It is questionable if the BMW protectors are any good because of the large openings.
 
The BMW rad guards for my last bike were less than £50, I'm wondering if the rads actually need protecting and if anyone has ever holed one?
Radiator guards are absolutely essential on both the S1000RR and M1000RR. From experience the BMW ones are useless and there are plenty of better alternatives available.
 
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I have had the pleasure of 2 stone chips hitting the rad and causing a leak. And have always had rad guards…. 🤦🏾
 

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I reckon I could get my hand behind the radiators to twist the lockwire, without removing the fairing panels. I bought the BMW guards last time, because I had £45 of goodwill to use.
 

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