7602 Radiator Guards

[Colo moto]

Just put a set on my 449 two days ago, they fit very well and I didnt have to any dremeling at all. They are a pain to put on but once they are lined up its a very nice system.

Try installing, removing and then re installing a set 5-10 times a day during the prototype phase. Not fun at all. On the upside I'm pretty good at installing rad braces now and almost don't mind it. Almost...

 

[56on449]

A couple pics of my attempts to carefully arrange and protect the wiring. Note the spiral wrap and that I ran the big harness over the radiator crossover tube so that is is less pinched. But is does still get squished too much on the back side of the radiator. I used a couple extra wraps of electrical tape attempting to better protect that.

Thanks for all the info and great pictures, this will help big time when I try to install mine.

 

[Mike-AK]

Glad I found this thread. I was really close to ordering a set. I would not have been happy with the wiring and radiator hose issues. Is anyone aware of any radiator guards that don't have these problems?

 

[Logroller]

Glad I found this thread. I was really close to ordering a set. I would not have been happy with the wiring and radiator hose issues. Is anyone aware of any radiator guards that don't have these problems?

I second that question?

 

[ascribner]

Yea, You definately don't want the tank presurized positive or negative. Avoid one way valves- (some might work and not cause problems/ but usually do) use a straight hose/vent line instead (Freflow works)

The tank is far from pressurized. Gas tanks are vented to prevent pressure building inside the tank. Excessive tank pressure will cause vapor lock on your injectors. They are vented to a charcoal canister solely for emissions purposes.

 

[Logroller]

The tank is far from pressurized. Gas tanks are vented to prevent pressure building inside the tank. Excessive tank pressure will cause vapor lock on your injectors. They are vented to a charcoal canister solely for emissions purposes.

I'll be the ignorant poster to add a reply. So with the older bikes like my '06 there is a vent tube on the gas cap, that would essentially make it a non-pressurized tank right? if you replace the stock gas cap or plug the tube, does it not become pressurized to some degree? Now with the newer models the cap does not have a breather tube, so what exactly makes for a pressurized tank? Or maybe the easier question is what makes it not pressurized? I'm not being an ass, just asking the engineering question. If the cap is sealed and fluid blocks all other exit points, seems like to some degree it would be pressurized, but I really have no idea. But there must be a vent point somewhere in the system to allow fuel to freely exit (run down the system). Just like a breather hole on portable gas can.

Cheers

 

[HUSKYnXJnWI]

The tank is far from pressurized. Gas tanks are vented to prevent pressure building inside the tank. Excessive tank pressure will cause vapor lock on your injectors. They are vented to a charcoal canister solely for emissions purposes.

Yes- that is what I was talking about-The question one had asked that confused some possibly was whether the tank needed to be pressurized by design to deliver fuel- Not the case in fact the opposite. I then went on to describing how to avoid pressure... The tank can become pressurized with poor venting caused by one way valves. The bikes came stock with a great big valve a few inches from the tank cap. Some add the little blingy anodized one ways and have issues on day one or down the road. These valves have been known cause issues-sometimes they work as intended but can cause intermittent venting issues, some may cause the problem instantly by design. I was giving an fyi that proper venting is important - because many mess with this area as most do not leave stock- and issues do arrise in stock form. I use a standard 18" vent hose to the atmosphere.

Logroller- yes same applies, I think my efi 09TE450 uses the same cap as your 06 certainly the same design. only difference is having a pump instead of a petcock. Fuel goes out- air has to replace without restriction- or tank becomes a vacuum. Gas sloshing and getting hot needs to be vented due to expansion- or tank becomes pressurized. All tanks/caps are vented in some way- caps on street bikes do have a vent just not the same as on our dirtbikes- they too can fail and pressurize.

 

[Logroller]

Logroller- yes same applies, I think my efi 09TE450 uses the same cap as your 06 certainly the same design. only difference is having a pump instead of a petcock. Fuel goes out- air has to replace without restriction- or tank becomes a vacuum. Gas sloshing and getting hot needs to be vented due to expansion- or tank becomes pressurized. All tanks/caps are vented in some way- caps on street bikes do have a vent just not the same as on our dirtbikes- they too can fail and pressurize.

Yeah I guess I misspoke about the newer Huskies not having a venting cap. Guess I should have said, not like the traditional vent tube. Good point about the street bike caps. Ever hear your gas cap on a sporty whistle after a warm ride. I have countless times, it's venting!!! The cap itself is not vented, but the design in how it seats is, or at least that's what I recall with my yamis and suzki sporties. THREAD TOTALLY DERAILED. NOW how about those RADIATOR Guards.

 

[Mike-AK]

I second that question?

I ended up going with the Enduro Engineering radiator braces. No issues with squishing wires or hoses.

 

[ascribner]

Since we are back on the subject of radiator braces, does anyone make anodized white braces (or are these things steel)? I have never installed radiator braces on any bike I own.

 

[Mike-AK]

Since we are back on the subject of radiator braces, does anyone make anodized white braces (or are these things steel)? I have never installed radiator braces on any bike I own.

Mine are bare aluminum.

 

[Tessier]

Since we are back on the subject of radiator braces, does anyone make anodized white braces (or are these things steel)? I have never installed radiator braces on any bike I own.

I have never seen a white anodizing I don't think it's possible.

 

[ascribner]

I have never seen a white anodizing I don't think it's possible.

Apparently it can be done, but is very expensive. I had a paintball marker that was "white", but not really. Here is a good description.

http://www.aplusanodizing.com/anodizing_in_white.html

 

[sharpie1]

I don't know what this talk about squishing wires and hoses is all about????? I've never had an issue with any brand of radiator guard or brace that caused squished wires or hoses.

 

[Mike-AK]

I don't know what this talk about squishing wires and hoses is all about????? I've never had an issue with any brand of radiator guard or brace that caused squished wires or hoses.

I was merely commenting that I had no problems with either when installing my Enduro Engineering braces. Perhaps you are jumping to conclusions?

 

[Logroller]

I was merely commenting that I had no problems with either when installing my Enduro Engineering braces. Perhaps you are jumping to conclusions?

Mike-AK go to page one, there is chat about line issues.

 

[Mike-AK]

Mike-AK go to page one, there is chat about lines issues.

Ok. Sorry. That said, other than needing to shim the brace tubes with washers for the best fit, the Enduro Engineering radiator braces are excellent.

 

[Colo moto]

Pics of my 2010 TXC 250 with 7602 braces and guards showing the cable and wire clearance. All the cables and wires have plenty of free play and movement with no pinching.​

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Left side radiator.​

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Right side radiator.​

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