Radiator Braces

[Connor Corrigan]

Alright guys so I've got a 15' KTM 450EXC, bent the radiators recently and in the market for braces, I purchased some force ones but cannot get the plastics to fit for the life of me without them cracking or breaking so I'm not gonna run them and have no interest in running them, what brands are strong braces, that fit mint on the bike and also fit well with the shroud plastics without scratching and breaking the plastics? Looking at the B&B ones atm, any info and advice would be great,

 

Cheers

[cadman_ks]

I have the Bullet Proof Design guards, and I really like them.

http://www.bulletproofdesigns.com/KTM-RADIATOR-GUARDS-p/ktm-rg-08-std.htm

When I first installed them, I didn't think that they could work all that well, but I've been impressed with how well they've protected my radiators.  Fitup with the plastics was no issue.  I run the supplied rubber bands.  I actually think that these have helped save my plastics, since the plastics are no longer rigid mounted...

[Connor Corrigan]

How do they go protecting from side impacts? I just replaced my radiator with new ones and I've already slightly bent my new one from a rearward side impact, the bullet proof design ones don't look like they would protect the rads from that?

These are the ones I've been looking at:
https://bboffroad.com.au/radiator-guard-ktm-multi-fit-mf-19.html

[cadman_ks]

2 minutes ago, Connor Corrigan said:

How do they go protecting from side impacts? I just replaced my radiator with new ones and I've already slightly bent my new one from a rearward side impact, the bullet proof design ones don't look like they would protect the rads from that?
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I thought that exact same thing when I bought mine.

It's hard to tell from the pictures, but since they are made out of ONE piece of aluminum, those corners are VERY strong.  So, when you hit it in the middle, that edge doesn't want to bend, and it protects the radiator.

They work!!, coming from a skeptic!

[Connor Corrigan]

I'll have a look into them and see if I can find a set in Aus!

[Connor Corrigan]

Anyone running these braces?

[Red800rider]

I put some cheapo Chinese oversized rads on my bike. They are the best ebay part I've bought. They did need some "alignment" of tabs for plastics but the sidewalls are very thick. They have held up well through many drops on the track as well as a few track wrecks. They were GPI brand I believe, cost like $60! I also have the aluminum works connection braces to rear of plastic.

[Dansmith1965]

I have the bullet proof designs as well and they do protect from side impacts. They are very rigid and bolt to the frame. I think they are best on the market but the price reflects that.

 

5 minute simple install as well.

[BrapSplat]

I run these. A very strong frame. I paid $99.99 for mine. He sent me a pamphlet with them on special. You can use that as bargaining power.

http://www.100moto.com.au/ktm-husqvarna-125-200-250-300-350-450-500-sx-sxf-exc-exc-f-07-15-radiator-guards/

[Connor Corrigan]

How do they fit with the radiator fan and plastics? Do you have to reuse the plastic guards in the front of the braces the same as stock?

[BrapSplat]

Conner, to be truthful I don't know. My FX450 is being used for motard track work. No fan or guards. I'd give him a call.

[Connor Corrigan]

Too easy, cheers for that, did you shroud plastics fit nice and snug on them?

[BrapSplat]

I was just about to reply re shroud fitment.

i had to remove some plastic where they sit against the frames. This was easy to do with an angle grinder with a flap wheel fitted and came out really neat. It's just something you have to do if you want to look after the rads.

mine is the Husaberg but I fitted KTM frames.

[Connor Corrigan]

Alright awesome! Thanks again for you help mate, appreciate it!