Radiator Guards? - Page 4

Braintrash · June 27th, 2012, 12:07 AM

The only waste is a waste of time waiting for the upper guard which is not yet for sale.
I am waiting for my bottom guard, since it's worth every penny. You made the right choice.

Beanflicker · June 27th, 2012, 12:31 AM

Could be an unnecessary waste of money but I feel better anyway

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I meant the cost of those guards was unreal.

You, absolutely, did the right thing by fitting guards.

Enjoy the Pan...........

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SSDriver · June 27th, 2012, 12:37 AM

Anyone see the new COX guards, availible on there site in 5 colors. Not sure if I like them though just because I don't want to see "COX" all over my bike.

ST334 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE RADIATOR GUARD UPPER & LOWER GUARD QUICK SHIP | eBay

TryHarder · June 27th, 2012, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beanflicker

Could be an unnecessary waste of money but I feel better anyway

I meant the cost of those guards was unreal.

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I wasn't referring to your post, I just meant some people think you don't need them and thats fine they could be right and indeed I've never bothered before, but I do have three well squashed impacts in just 300 miles so I think the lower rad is definitely in the line of fire !!

The Evotech ones are well made and easy to fit:-

Carefully undo a couple of screws pop it in place and replace the screws, I say carefully because the screws pass through some rubber washers and then a spacer to the cylinder head and if you were to dislodge them it would be a longer job, anyway it all went well and looks very neat.

iceman · June 27th, 2012, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beanflicker

$295 !!!!!!!!!!

Jesus H. are they taking the piss?

If someone buys them then they must have more money than sense.

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everything in australia is more expensive...I should know Im a Scot living abroad and you know how tight we are

Rich22 · June 27th, 2012, 11:30 AM

Be careful with the guards as they can create cooling issues. At the weekend Millsports Lee Johnson took 1st place in the Mondello Masters race on the Pani. In Practise they fitted a certain after market guard that was to restrictive and caused the bike to run to hot at 105. Took it off and replaced with Beenflickers idea, sorted, much better job.

Good thing is the boys have found a suspension setup that is almost on the money.
Will put settings on "handling issues" thread once i have them.

PaddockStand · June 27th, 2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich22

Be careful with the guards as they can create cooling issues. At the weekend Millsports Lee Johnson took 1st place in the Mondello Masters race on the Pani. In Practise they fitted a certain after market guard that was to restrictive and caused the bike to run to hot at 105. Took it off and replaced with Beenflickers idea, sorted, much better job.

Good thing is the boys have found a suspension setup that is almost on the money.
Will put settings on "handling issues" thread once i have them.

That's good news on the suspension. Would be very interested. I'm away in France next week, including two days on track at Val and could give them a try. I also looked at some of the commercial guards and thought the same thing, the bike runs hot and the last thing I need is anything that restricts airflow.

Braintrash · June 27th, 2012, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich22

Be careful with the guards as they can create cooling issues. At the weekend Millsports Lee Johnson took 1st place in the Mondello Masters race on the Pani. In Practise they fitted a certain after market guard that was to restrictive and caused the bike to run to hot at 105. Took it off and replaced with Beenflickers idea, sorted, much better job.

I am interested by the brand, and could understand you would PM it rather than publicly stating it. TIA!

Rich22 · June 27th, 2012, 12:31 PM

They ditched the electronics and re valved, re spring along with gas cartridges. Not really for road bikes but good info learned. Just have to wait for Mct next month to do mine.

PaddockStand · June 27th, 2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich22

They ditched the electronics and re valved, re spring along with gas cartridges. Not really for road bikes but good info learned. Just have to wait for Mct next month to do mine.

Quite radical then.

fireman1251 · June 27th, 2012, 04:31 PM

Just ordered from Shift-Tech today. Around 2 huns for both guards.

All the carbon on my Hyper was from them, excellent quality and top notch service.

husker1 · June 28th, 2012, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaddockStand

Quite radical then.

You're not kidding

However, it would be good to see if there are things that could be translated over to the road bikes without having to spend another shed load of money on suspension upgrades.

ducgrl · August 6th, 2012, 04:22 PM

DO NOT buy the COx racing guards from Shift Tech.....Nicely made but your gonna have to remove the whole radiater and drain it before installing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! I/'m about to return mine of sell it

Gunny Fitz · August 6th, 2012, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducgrl

DO NOT buy the COx racing guards from Shift Tech.....Nicely made but your gonna have to remove the whole radiater and drain it before installing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! I/'m about to return mine of sell it

I got mine from Cox Racing Group personally and think it is total quality. I know what you mean about radiator removal but I am using this to install the Liquid Performance Engine Ice equivalent. If you just want to snap a guard on without removing anything I would have no idea what brand you would use. It may be a pain in the ass but I want the best on my bike, not a flimsy pos. Im sure you will be able to get 3/4 of your money back if ya sell it here. Return it at least and get something else for your bike gurl.

Ducati Dreams · August 6th, 2012, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunny Fitz

If you just want to snap a guard on without removing anything I would have no idea what brand you would use. It may be a pain in the ass but I want the best on my bike, not a flimsy pos. Im sure you will be able to get 3/4 of your money back if ya sell it here. Return it at least and get something else for your bike gurl.

Get a Evotech guard. Quality piece and installs in 5 min.

Gunny Fitz · August 6th, 2012, 05:06 PM

Cant beat that!

CaliDuc · August 6th, 2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducati Dreams

Get a Evotech guard. Quality piece and installs in 5 min.

+1. Totally agree. I have the bottom Evotech guard and I am very happy with it.

fireman1251 · August 6th, 2012, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducgrl

DO NOT buy the COx racing guards from Shift Tech.....Nicely made but your gonna have to remove the whole radiater and drain it before installing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! I/'m about to return mine of sell it

Found out the hard way. They're still in the box!

D1199 · August 7th, 2012, 02:04 AM

Evotech it is.... easy install and good quality !!

RiderGary · August 7th, 2012, 07:20 AM

OK, now that it's decided, where can I order the Evotech here in the U.S? Do they have a U.S. distributor or does any U.S. websites stock them?

This forum is great. It helps so much to get other owners views and experiences with the 1199 and the products offered for it. Thank you forum members for your input.

June 27th, 2012, 12:37 AM	#63
SSDriver Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: Glendale, CA Posts: 32 Thanks: 5	Anyone see the new COX guards, availible on there site in 5 colors. Not sure if I like them though just because I don't want to see "COX" all over my bike. ST334 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE RADIATOR GUARD UPPER & LOWER GUARD QUICK SHIP \| eBay Last edited by SSDriver; June 27th, 2012 at 12:40 AM.

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