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Originally Posted by jonathan
Old Blue does not own a 1400GTR and manufactures fender extenders that he is enthusiastically flogging on every Concours 14 and 1400GTR forum that I have found.
No other member has complained of a lack of airflow using a radiator screen.
You might also look at a Cox Racing screen. They may be a little cheaper.
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Do you have a point in all this ? I own an ST1300 and did the first Concours fender extender for my buddies Connie.
I do make a great fender extender that a lot of guys have purchased and like a lot. I do them one at a time in my garage, my own design etc. I have sold lots of them and that is a problem ?
Just for your information I also make a fender extender for the ZX -14.
You say no other member has mentioned the lack of airflow.
Well also for your information I present this question posed to me by Kango from Australia on the ZX-14 forum :
Hi Larry,
I have one concern regarding the Fender Extender, and that is, does the
FE restrict the airflow to the radiator.
I have fitted a Rad Guard to my 2009 model and that has increased my
running temperature by one bar on the gauge.
I have asked on the Forum if this is ok, and by the replies, it would
appear to be normal.
Here in Western Australia we have a very high temperature most of the
year, today was 32c, so the air flow to the radiator is critical, to stop
the problems of overheating.
I find that theZX14 runs hotter than any bike that I have owned, and
the fact that trying to fix the problem of stone damage may cause me
greater mechanical damage.
I am NOT trying to knock your product, its a great idea,
Its just that this problem may show up after instalation.
And my response:
Actually I think you have encountered a rather common problem with rad guards.
When you place any kind of mesh over a rad it will somewhat restrict airflow.
I know that radiator damage can happen from stuff on the road, and you are right one bar extra temp isn't too bad.
I don't think that the fender extender would interfere with airflow to the point of making the bike run hotter.
The fender extender is a relatively small area behind the tire so I feel any air flow is likely already blocked by the wheel and tire in that area.
I would be inclined to install the fender extender and remove the rad guard to possibly get rid of that extra bar on the temp guage , but that is your choice.
There is no question, heat from any large displacement sport touring bike is a problem in a hot climate. We experience the same thing with all of the large liquid cooled bikes in Canada and the US.
Larry.
So what is your point in saying that I am 'flogging" (in your words) my fender extender ? Or pointing out that I don't own a GTR 1400 ?
I never hid either of those facts. And the pictures sell my fender extenders for me.
As does the positive feedback from everyone who has one.
Does any of what you posted change the fact that I know a little bit about what I am talking about ?
Larry
