Radiator Guards for K5

[oticoyote]

I am new to the the K5. Which radiator guards are the best for an 2004? Where is the best spot to buy them?

[Timbowe]

From 90 on they are all the same [some one correct me on that year].  But any good shop has them in a couple of different colours. I get my plastic from MX South. Cheap as. Check the web links. Have you smashed yours?

[Danger4u2]

I am new to the the K5. Which radiator guards are the best for an 2004? Where is the best spot to buy them?

I have an 04, I run the ones that came on the bike.
Don't look cool but work.
Do you mean braces ?

[Danger4u2]

I am new to the the K5. Which radiator guards are the best for an 2004? Where is the best spot to buy them?

I have an 04, I run the ones that came on the bike.
Don't look cool but work.
Do you mean braces ?

Radiator Braces @ Works Connection.com

[Timbowe]

Ahhhh Sorrrry. You mean GUARDS not shrouds...

[5dracing]

I have Devol on my '99

[gowen]

Them Devol's didn't work worth a d**n on my bike. Im still using them, but the radiator shrouds don't fit right and are they are just in the way.

[hoopty]

Works Connection

[mikesmith]

Made my own aluminum guards/braces because of all the trees and tight single track.Doesnt help cooling,but I havent had a problem in the over 100+ degree heat we always have in the summer.

[2002KX500]

Hello,
Does anyone have any recent experience or over heating issues with the Devol Radiator Guards? They have a new slotted design.  Don't know how "new" the design is though.
Thanks,
Kevin

[Johnniespeed]

After poppping a radiator and paying $255. for a new left radiator, I bought the Works Connnection radiator braces. They fit perfect and look nice. I havent had a real bad crash in over a year, so I cannot tell you how they hold up or protect the radiators. I have not had any reduction in cooling and they have held up well for a year now.

[2002KX500]

Hello.
Thanks.  I have the braces too.  No issues either.  But, I was wondering about the protection for the front of the radiator.  I emailed Devol asking if the new "slotted" design can be obtained from a local shop or not.  I have always seemed to see the cheese grader design.

Kevin

[mikesmith]

I made mine with braces for the sides and aluminum panel with holes drilled for the front.No overheating and never a broken radiator from rocks or the tight woods,not sure if any one sells them so you may have to make them.