Just how likely are the chances of a stone or other object damaging the oil cooler? I know it's one of those things you wish you'd had if it did happen but is it that common a problem?
Oil Cooler Guard - Necessary??
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Never got punctured but there were quite a few dings in my one when I sold it so it does get hit.
Not sure if it's a common issue but I think it's one of those worthwhile additions as a new cooler is a bit pricey.
kevingambrell
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Il second that. I had one written off on a GSXR by a stone flicked out of a twin set on a muc away lorry.
Many large piles of cash to replace the cooler.
Many large piles of cash to replace the cooler.
Bendy toy
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Mine had a dent but no actual damage. I got an A4 sheet of woven stainless wire mesh and strapped that to the back of the beak. It could be zip tied to the cooler but my way hid the fixings.
This is the stuff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless...hash=item19f5100294:m:mYC_uu5wgtWvoNT7n0koHpQ
Mesh count 4 does the job.
Some rubber edging is wise as the cut wire ends are sharp.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Rub...017693?hash=item1c53fa9e1d:g:IU0AAOSwBLlVbg~q
This is the stuff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless...hash=item19f5100294:m:mYC_uu5wgtWvoNT7n0koHpQ
Mesh count 4 does the job.
Some rubber edging is wise as the cut wire ends are sharp.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Rub...017693?hash=item1c53fa9e1d:g:IU0AAOSwBLlVbg~q
kyrano
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even tho oil cooler is high up, mine has a few dings in it
I had a stone through my oil cooler just riding on normal roads, had to have the bike recovered and the repair wasn't covered by the warranty. It has a guard on it now.
Bungy
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I have a stainless steel oil cooler guard that I painted black. It needs reprinting after multiple strikes.
I put radiator guards ( and transparent headlight cover) on my LC for the same reason...
Too many stones / dings on previous bikes and chipped headlights and windscreens on cars too over the years
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Too many stones / dings on previous bikes and chipped headlights and windscreens on cars too over the years
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