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comicstriphero wrote:Serious question - why aren't they fitted as standard?

I really don't know. Some of the older bikes are, and touring bikes seem to be, but perhaps it doesn't fit in with the sports philosophy or something. There's a GSX250 Across and a ZZR250 sitting in the garage right now that have them fitted as standard, and the old '95 - '97 ZX6R had them fitted as well from memory (well, I know mine did anyway).

It would take bugger all to have them put on at the factory .... but maybe they want the cash from rad repairs? I dunno.

EDIT: Anyhoo, it's definately something that I will be installing on any new bike before it leaves the floor next time. That and perhaps an ohlins ... hehe

because if they were we wouldnt have squabbles like this to entertain everyone????

pack of women i swear.. bloody queensland sun, doesnt give off vitamin d, up there it gives off bloody estrogen. Never mind the chicken that the youngins are eating.

comicstriphero wrote:Serious question - why aren't they fitted as standard?

as mentioned they are to some Kwakas...
even had a standard factory one on my ol' GPx750r

Smitty wrote:

Glen wrote:I think a bloke by the moniker (apologies to any Monica's out there) want's a radiator guard.

Fred thinks there shite because they make your engine hotter and therefore wear quicker

Turns out Fred is actually NeilP who doesn't seem to like Ponti's idea of letting people know what he does via the club

Most everyone else think's this is shite because they want to know what Ponti does and if he makes stuff cheaper they want to buy it.

Gos is heavier then 85kg's

Rossi has a strap on....which Lucas has seen

NeilP wants a set of leg warmers

In an unfortunate accident Greeny seems to have hit his head against a brick wall

Duane thinks women who drink tea get too much sun

and Mick C said there's storms in Canberra but its' OK cause he's nibbling chips off his shoulder.

and as you can tell from the above I've got too much time on my hands and should go home.

Whats' confusing????????

Glen

you forgot Micks' ...'gut protector'

Yeh, and how about my bollocks???

PC

I think its purely a production cost cutting/spare parts earning deal from the manufacturers. Even Rhonda have stopped putting them on the 600rr.
I just rang Pro Kwaka here in Bris a new Radiator for My ZX8R F1 is $1148 ex Japan (so a three week wait as well) Holy budgie poop
Not all stones will make a Rad unrepairable of course so you may get away with a $100 reweld from a Radiator repair mob.
But the thing that worries me is more is the radiator dropping its guts under my back wheel as i set up for an apex in the middle of the snowies. Thats not a situation i would enjoy being at. It can happen anywhere Just ask Sean Giles (aus Team Suzie) a rock cost him this years Aus super bike Championship with a dnf in one of the rounds. On another occassion last year someone dropped a bike twice on his own coolant getting back to the pits.
Cheers Brett

PS Too my detractors, I'm still out of Mesh so this isnt about $. Moreover why i investigated making one for Janelle & myself in the first place.

ronster wrote:

Smitty wrote:

Glen wrote:I think a bloke by the moniker (apologies to any Monica's out there) want's a radiator guard.

Fred thinks there shite because they make your engine hotter and therefore wear quicker

Turns out Fred is actually NeilP who doesn't seem to like Ponti's idea of letting people know what he does via the club

Most everyone else think's this is shite because they want to know what Ponti does and if he makes stuff cheaper they want to buy it.

Gos is heavier then 85kg's

Rossi has a strap on....which Lucas has seen

NeilP wants a set of leg warmers

In an unfortunate accident Greeny seems to have hit his head against a brick wall

Duane thinks women who drink tea get too much sun

and Mick C said there's storms in Canberra but its' OK cause he's nibbling chips off his shoulder.

and as you can tell from the above I've got too much time on my hands and should go home.

Whats' confusing????????

Glen

you forgot Micks' ...'gut protector'

Yeh, and how about my bollocks???

PC

Sorry Ronster, the absence of your bollocks from my rambling summation have been duly noted.

And also Micks Gut Protector, Sorry Mick

Did I mention I don't think my radiator guard makes my engine run hotter, although it was winter when I didn't have it so really I have no idea...Oh well.

Pontikat wrote:..snip...
I just rang Pro Kwaka here in Bris a new Radiator for My ZX8R F1 is $1148 ex Japan (so a three week wait as well) Holy budgie poop
.

...pardon???

wtf is a ZX8RF1
Brett you join the AirForce or sumfing????
no wonder its expensive

Glen wrote:
Sorry Ronster, the absence of your bollocks from my rambling summation have been duly noted.

and
here I go thinking about a pommy song.....
nevermind the bollocks


PC
no wonder you got forgotten

Neil, give it up will you

It's madkaws site not yours, if he didn't want Brett talking about them he would have said something to Brett..

You're just coming across as very mean and petty.

tanyathecheeky wrote:Neil, give it up will you

It's madkaws site not yours, if he didn't want Brett talking about them he would have said something to Brett..

You're just coming across as very mean and petty.

BTW, Brett asked me if it was OK well before his first post about these.

I don't have a problem with it, if its suitable for the site, and members can get something for the right price, its all good... oh, and I want one..

As long as ppl ask...

I just found this thread humorous so I let it go...

This has been one of the most entertaining threads I have had anything to do with,what can I ask for next?maybe some risers?{does anyone know a cheaper source?}

Smitty wrote:

Glen wrote:
Sorry Ronster, the absence of your bollocks from my rambling summation have been duly noted.

and
here I go thinking about a pommy song.....
nevermind the bollocks


PC
no wonder you got forgotten

Johnny and the boys, wasn't it? I was drunk that decade

PC

no, but they tell me there's a weird guy at Goodna who sells tyres

But I do know where you can get a supa dooper new screen from

gearbox wrote:....,what can I ask for next?maybe some risers?{does anyone know a cheaper source?}

mate, I will be knocking up some for the 12 very shortly......no way will I fork out $260 for what is *essentially* four lengths of tube and some 5mm plate !!!!!! FMD !!

I want the next KSRC T-shirt to read.........

"I Posted On The Radiator Guard Thread.................And Survived !!"