OEM radiator guard
- Thread starter FZER
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The cover is aluminum colored, and feels very durable. I decided to get a cover after a rock nicked a few of the very fragile radiator fins. It leaves an intentional gap between the cover and the radiator fins. If I were to choose on looks alone I would have gotten aftermarket, however, I had $100 of Yamaha accessory and install to burn for filling out the survey and using their Yamaha card.
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H
Hoover
Guest
I never got my 100 bucks. Filled out the card back in July.
Even a grey or dark grey would look better. When I first saw it installed it looked out of place. I'm used to it now though still think getting it anodized in black or dark grey would look really cool.
Nice luggage kit on your FZ8 and that matte paint does look good too "in person". Now you just need to cleanup those mirrors and blinkers
The nice thing about the luggage is that it removes by lock key to leave just a rack, or you can go a step further and remove the mount rack with a hardware key provided. With the rack removed you can't tell the bike supports the hard luggage unless you are looking specifically for the mount points.
Originally I had tried the Givi monorack with V46 top case however with the case removed a large mounting bracket and arms remain that stick out from behind the bike, so it's pretty unsightly even when you aren't using it. Also I found the V35 side cases can hold my 15" laptop, which was the whole reason I thought I needed the V46. However, if you need the space and the V46 is your only option it does have more usable space than the side cases.
As for blinkers, I'll probably work on cleaning up the back end of the bike first, since I won't want to give up the running light functionality in the fronts, and few signals support the running function. I'd like 3 wire plug in LED replacements with running lights, but don't see anything I like. Flush mounted okay so long that I don't have to cut any original parts.
Strangely I'm okay with the mirrors as it almost seems to compliment the raw utility of the bike's look, and they work really well.
mckshred
New member
Evotech has an all black radiator guard
I wanted black so I went with the Evotech Guard. I should have it in a couple days. I'll post a couple pictures once I get it installed.
The Yamaha guard looks sharp on your FZ8!
Here's the link to their site.
Yamaha FZ8N 2010-2012 Radiator Guard - 2011 - FZ8N - Yamaha - Make | Evotech Performance
Comes from UK, but there is an EBAY retailer for evo tech also.
I wanted black so I went with the Evotech Guard. I should have it in a couple days. I'll post a couple pictures once I get it installed.
The Yamaha guard looks sharp on your FZ8!
Here's the link to their site.
Yamaha FZ8N 2010-2012 Radiator Guard - 2011 - FZ8N - Yamaha - Make | Evotech Performance
Comes from UK, but there is an EBAY retailer for evo tech also.
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jumb5150
Member
Looks to me that i might go for the evo tech. but here is also another option if u folks wanna go black.
R&G Racing Radiator Guard for FZ8 11 - Radiator Guards - Solo Moto Parts
R&G Racing Radiator Guard for FZ8 11 - Radiator Guards - Solo Moto Parts
H
Hoover
Guest
Is it chrome or stainless? Either way, that's a ton of prep work to get the paint to adhere properly.
FaZerick8
New member
I went with the Evotech rad guard and found it to be sturdy, attractive, and easy to clean.
Yamaha FZ8 Forums - International FZ8 Motorcycle Community Forum - FaZerick8's Album: 2011 FZ8 - Picture
Yamaha FZ8 Forums - International FZ8 Motorcycle Community Forum - FaZerick8's Album: 2011 FZ8 - Picture
H
Hoover
Guest
Thats the way I'm going in the spring
FZER
Avid Rider
I went to a collision place that had done some work for me in the past and they told me to try this shop out. This guy looks like he does some serious sh-t.
Morse Customs | Custom Paint Shop Warner Robins, GA
I'll try and post pics tomorrow night.
Morse Customs | Custom Paint Shop Warner Robins, GA
I'll try and post pics tomorrow night.
FZER
Avid Rider
Well things are becoming difficult on my end. First attempt was a total failure I knew when I picked it up I wasn't satisfied, but I was like what the hell ever I just won't use this guy again or recomend him to anyone, but I took it back to the guy and said either it's got to be about 90 times better than this or I want my money back. He's going to try a couple different things this time and we'll see. I should have went aftermarket too. There's was just something about having the OEM one with FZ8 on it I really wanted in black.
H
Hoover
Guest
Try media blasting it and getting it powder coated.