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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: SmokinRZ on November 30, 2019, 09:29:34 AM

Title: Radiator Guards
Post by: SmokinRZ on November 30, 2019, 09:29:34 AM
Has anyone used the cheap radiator guards on Ebay?  There seems to two different China brands.   
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: connie_rider on November 30, 2019, 04:09:51 PM
I have the Arashi one on my bike.
Been on the bake about 3 years. No problems.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Arashi-Radiator-Grille-Guard-Cover-Protector-Fit-KAWASAKI-Concours-14-GTR1400/401466144824?epid=10007590045&hash=item5d793f3838:g:39cAAOSw4T5XHfrM (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Arashi-Radiator-Grille-Guard-Cover-Protector-Fit-KAWASAKI-Concours-14-GTR1400/401466144824?epid=10007590045&hash=item5d793f3838:g:39cAAOSw4T5XHfrM)

Came shipped flat and I had to form the radius.
   (easily formed it over the OD of a tire)
Also had to tweak the mounts a bit to get them to line up exactly.
I suspect neither was more effort than you need to do on the more expensive brands....

I like the fact that it has little plastic standoffs to keep it away from the radiator.

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: SmokinRZ on December 01, 2019, 01:31:32 PM
Awesome, thank you for the reply.  I like the little plastic standoffs also. 
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: maxtog on December 01, 2019, 03:02:13 PM
Awesome, thank you for the reply.  I like the little plastic standoffs also.

Doesn't quite make up for that huge logo, though :)
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: MAN OF BLUES on December 01, 2019, 07:41:13 PM
Doesn't quite make up for that huge logo, though :)

oh man, snip-snip with some diagonal wire cutters, and that logo would be gone..   ::) :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :_shudder_Emoticon :doh: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: O.C. on December 02, 2019, 06:48:05 AM
Here's a U.K alternative..............  I don't know where you are based

https://beowulfuk.com/product/radiator-guard-gtr1400-07-onwards-highly-polished-mirror-finish/
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: connie_rider on December 02, 2019, 07:35:42 AM
oh man, snip-snip with some diagonal wire cutters, and that logo would be gone..   ::) :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :_shudder_Emoticon :doh: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

I thought it would come off easily too. But not so.
Pretty secure attachment.
But {in that location & with everything black} it is almost invisible.
In fact, no one has ever mentioned it.

And, "if" anyone was to ask, I would just tell them it's from a famous race team. "Arashi Racing"..
I'm sure some of you have heard about it??    :o
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Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: CH.CRAFT on January 06, 2020, 09:17:54 AM
ALSO YOU CAN INSTALL THE “MURPHS” FENDER EXTENSION FOR THE REAR OF THE FRONT FENDER WHICH HELPS GREATLY TO PREVENT ROCKS AND DEBRIS FROM BEING THROWN INTO THE RADIATOR.  I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY KAWASAKI MADE THE FRONT FENDER SO SHORT ON THE REAR, JUST MY OPINION.
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: MAN OF BLUES on January 06, 2020, 06:39:19 PM
I been running the extend-ah, since '07 on my C14, and have them on my C10 also....
not saying anything bad about an additional screen, over the rad, but so far I been good... now with the bike I own, being soooooo old, if I do Hole a radiator, I'll snatch one off e-bay, or fix it myself, and apply the big 5 gallon bucket paint roller screens I bought from home depot, project, to the protection thing.. but I'm lazy..those silly roller screens cost me $5 each, and I have 2 in case I screw up.... ;D ;D

you cn figure out how to fab them up,

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Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: connie_rider on January 07, 2020, 04:20:14 PM
Yes, you can install a fender Extender.

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: connie_rider on January 07, 2020, 04:26:23 PM
I been running the extend-ah, since '07 on my C14, and have them on my C10 also....
not saying anything bad about an additional screen, over the rad, but so far I been good... now with the bike I own, being soooooo old, if I do Hole a radiator, I'll snatch one off e-bay, or fix it myself, and apply the big 5 gallon bucket paint roller screens I bought from home depot, project, to the protection thing.. but I'm lazy..those silly roller screens cost me $5 each, and I have 2 in case I screw up.... ;D ;D

MOB, I thought the same about not having a Radiator screen, {ie; So far / so good}.
  I saw a Buddy hole his rad by a rock thrown up by another bikes tire.
  Luckily I had a trailer and he only had to set by the road for about an hour.
  {and} I then hauled his bike home and he rode mine...

Bottom line; The bit of protection offered from any Rad Screen, beats setting on the side of the road in the boonies, and/or having to pay to get the bike hauled or fixed.

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: lather on January 07, 2020, 04:48:15 PM
My replacement 08 came with a Cox. But for my original 08 I made a radiator guard out of a $6 piece of gutter guard from Home depot, cut to length per isnstructions posted on the first generation of this forum.
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: MAN OF BLUES on January 07, 2020, 06:08:36 PM
MOB, I thought the same about not having a Radiator screen, {ie; So far / so good}.
  I saw a Buddy hole his rad by a rock thrown up by another bikes tire.
  Luckily I had a trailer and he only had to set by the road for about an hour.
  {and} I then hauled his bike home and he rode mine...

Bottom line; The bit of protection offered from any Rad Screen, beats setting on the side of the road in the boonies, and/or having to pay to get the bike hauled or fixed.

Ride safe, Ted

I hear ya man, and agree...
but then I always carry my old stand by, Mr. J.B. at all times... two fresh tubes, and 2 "epoxy mix-sticks" of JB Weld, can fix anything...almost... but a radiator, for sure.. to get home.
 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: VirginiaJim on January 08, 2020, 03:50:45 AM
I've used JB Weld on a friends bmw radiator where the fan decided it did not want to be part of the bike anymore.  Works great and always carry those tubes but I think I would rather not have it happen in the front of the rad to begin with.  I had the front fender extender, the rad shield, and the shield for the oil filter.  Never can be too sure.
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: maxtog on January 08, 2020, 05:44:16 AM
I used [original] JB weld to fix two fairing mounts that broke.  First time I had used it before.  It seemed to work and is still holding.  I was impressed.
Title: Re: Radiator Guards
Post by: MAN OF BLUES on January 08, 2020, 05:09:02 PM
don't get me wrong tho... protection is always better than repair.. but those damned people that don't carry the stuff, are the ones I end up fixing on the road.
Heck, I just cleaned out my C14 "onboard bike shop" and removed all the C10 parts I carried, after I got back from the nationals this year.. dropped 20# off my bike..... 8) 8)