Evotech rad guards. 15 minutes to fit. And ventureshield for paint protection.
Sorry I should have been more clear: I meant for top & bottom. I'm not sure how much shipping is or if they remove VAT tax.Nikka - I'm seeing them for <$100 USD: Ducati Panigale 899 Radiator Guard | Ducati Radiator Guard
Thanks Oni. I'll check them out.I have the Evotech guards on my 899 and got the set for less then $200 from a US retailer Pro Italia Motorcycles and had them shipped to Australia.
Ducati 899 & 1199 Panigale Oil Cooler Guard - Pro Italia Motorcycles
As an aside, VAT gets removed if you're not from the EU. I order gear all the time, and it automatically gets taken off at checkout. If only the dollar was a little stronger...Sorry I should have been more clear: I meant for top & bottom. I'm not sure how much shipping is or if they remove VAT tax.
Maybe I just need the bottom one...
Those guards ara not really necessary unless you ride a lot when it is wet. In normal dry weather there won't be any dirt that can really hurt the radiators. Anyway I think that the Evotech is a good option. Solid build quality and easy fit.Hi all - dealer recommended getting a radiator guard relatively soon. Any recommendations?
Also - do riders typically put anything on the fairings/plastic parts to protect the paint?
Any suggestions appreciated, thanks all!
That's interesting paint protection. Permanent sounds permanent lolThose guards ara not really necessary unless you ride a lot when it is wet. In normal dry weather there won't be any dirt that can really hurt the radiators. Anyway I think that the Evotech is a good option. Solid build quality and easy fit.
For paint protection I'm going to try the Opti Coat 2.0. I've heard a lot of good thing about that. Look it up!
I have personally seen a rock come off the front tire and penetrate the radiator on an 1198. It has nothing to do with wet/dry or dirt. Things like this happen: Rock 1 - Radiator 0 - ducati.org forum | the home for ducati owners and enthusiastsThose guards ara not really necessary unless you ride a lot when it is wet. In normal dry weather there won't be any dirt that can really hurt the radiators. Anyway I think that the Evotech is a good option. Solid build quality and easy fit.
For paint protection I'm going to try the Opti Coat 2.0. I've heard a lot of good thing about that. Look it up!
I have personally seen a rock come off the front tire and penetrate the radiator on an 1198. It has nothing to do with wet/dry or dirt. Things like this happen: Rock 1 - Radiator 0 - ducati.org forum | the home for ducati owners and enthusiasts
Punctured radiator - Stromtrooper Forum : Suzuki V-Strom Motorcycle Forums
radiator - Kawasaki Versys Forum
It could cost you MUCH more than the cost of guards and also leave you on the side of the road in an undesriable area. Think about it.
I got the red one. I'm no paint pro so I wouldn't know about the white one. But from what I understad and have seen I believe there is no problem.That's interesting paint protection. Permanent sounds permanent lol
@DonSanto - What color 899 did you get? I'm wondering if Opti Coat would be safer for red than the matte white...
I will say that it does seem significantly easier to apply than the ClearBra/3M film...
Edit: Just found this for a Red Panigale 1199 - I'm not very intrigued..
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...cati-1199-panigale-correction-opti-guard.html
I've had a rock destroy my oil cooler on my 848. Radiator guards are well worth the investment.I have personally seen a rock come off the front tire and penetrate the radiator on an 1198. It has nothing to do with wet/dry or dirt. Things like this happen: Rock 1 - Radiator 0 - ducati.org forum | the home for ducati owners and enthusiasts
Punctured radiator - Stromtrooper Forum : Suzuki V-Strom Motorcycle Forums
radiator - Kawasaki Versys Forum
It could cost you MUCH more than the cost of guards and also leave you on the side of the road in an undesriable area. Think about it.
Anybody know if would works on flat paint such as the arctic white ?Those guards ara not really necessary unless you ride a lot when it is wet. In normal dry weather there won't be any dirt that can really hurt the radiators. Anyway I think that the Evotech is a good option. Solid build quality and easy fit.
For paint protection I'm going to try the Opti Coat 2.0. I've heard a lot of good thing about that. Look it up!
I should probably check my writing before posting. I meant I am now intrigued. (not 'NOT' intrigued). I can't edit it now. lol.I got the red one. I'm no paint pro so I wouldn't know about the white one. But from what I understad and have seen I believe there is no problem.
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I found this on Amzn, but haven't had time to dig into it:Anybody know if would works on flat paint such as the arctic white ?