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General => Bike Chat => Topic started by: VladTepes on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 02:41 PM

Poll
Question: Looking at the "mesh" style, if you were to be able to have any design you like, which would you prefer?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Option 5: 5
Option 6: other (please post a link or picture in the thread).
Title: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 02:41 PM

1.
(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.justbandits.com%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fcache%2F1%2Fimage%2F363x%2F040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f%2F2%2F6%2F261.jpg&hash=272b671757e291824ddc3c2a8f813133c8588ffb)

2.
(https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/372198228854_/Suzuki-GSX1400-01-17-Stainless-Steel-Radiator-Oil-Cooler.jpg)

3.
(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Febayapi.loc8apartltd.netdna-cdn.com%2F00%2Fs%2FMTA4OFgxNjAw%2Fz%2F1IcAAOSw0fhXjuLl%2F%24_1.JPG&hash=e3d27fd57051ac2e10b3bc66017e706aadda78bc)

4.
(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbikebeauty.co.uk%2FImages%2Flg_Suzuki_SV1000_Radiator_Cover_%283%29.jpg&hash=67200f7c4b9f26c08abae13dfde2f54031e208b7)

5.
(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nippynormans.com%2Fusercontent%2Fimg%2Fcol-6%2F89419.jpg&hash=661e9de703b87281c98087a94b75ea84b8436296)



Or perhaps you have another to share?
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: KiwiCol on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 03:32 PM
I have two of #2, so wouldn't vote for anything else.
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: gsxbarmy on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 04:04 PM
NUmber 1 would be my preference
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: ARH on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 04:07 PM
I have no 1.... and thinking about changing it cos it's getting a bit tatty... I think that the front end  looks a bit too 'chrome ' with the cover and down pipes so would have liked something that had a black Center with chrome surround but seems nothing like that is available.   
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: Tony Nitrous on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 04:24 PM
Not a fan of odd or large holes in the mesh or of solid area's to make logo's etc.
I'm sure folk will say they work fine but just looks wrong to me.

I normally use the Aussie "Radguard" brand. I like the chunky outers and the finer mesh they use and they come in alloy or black finish. Probably not the cheapest but I use them on my Busa and B-King.

(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi66.tinypic.com%2Fri50nt.jpg&hash=e8d64f829295df1ea6f02bab15a4d8889896511a)


The ones on "Ugly-Bus" (Radguard again) have had about 14 years abuse, 4 on my old Busa and 10 on this one. They look rough now but I very rarely clean them. They'd polish up OK with some Autosol but I might give them a coat of black paint if I ever get around to repainting the bike.

(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi64.tinypic.com%2F35b8nqq.jpg&hash=cf1d92489b136598b741dfa44c43c4f7c73907ef)
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: Tony Nitrous on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 04:31 PM
I think the one on mine is your #1 pic.
Fits OK, works OK. It came fitted on the bike.
No complaints but I'd buy a black mesh one as above if I was shopping but I won't be as I don't spend money on The Black Rat...  ;)

https://www.radguard.com.au/products/suzuki-gsx-1400-2000-2014-oil-cooler-guard.html

(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi64.tinypic.com%2F30391cz.jpg&hash=717e19b808276c58effe2c5ffe817e562cc00d93)
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 05:22 PM
Tony I was just about to post that link but you beat me to it :)

I'm not a huge fan of those, but only because they look like a tack on rather than a nice integrated solution.

I currently have an old ORG one, the grille is quite similar to picture #1.
It's no good now though - I don't need to be advertising a link to   chocolate frog shop  :rofl3:

and GSX1400Owners.org is a bit long to fit on a rad guard unless it's too small to read. :D
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: Tony Nitrous on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 05:28 PM
Yeah, it's personal taste.
The Radguard ones are a bit crude, but well made and sturdy, I actually like the big blunt look, and I like supporting an Aussie company.

The more I look at the other options the more wrong they look to me.
I like finer mesh and less solid area's. Designed with function in mind.



Any of them is better than none, ask me how I know....  :doh:

Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: seth on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 06:07 PM
We have 3 on ours but it's down to personal choice ours were cheap .
Any is better than none as oil coolers aren't cheap
:cheers:
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: T 24 on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 06:10 PM
I have that number 2, Beowulf one.
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: Andre on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 06:13 PM
Yes, anything is better than none :onya:

As to personal taste. I don't like logos. Glad that PO had one fitted without.

I am ok with what I have but tend to agree with ARH that the front is a bit to "chrome". I like the idea of black center with chrome frame. Might DIY one by cutting out the center and fitting black expanded alu or wire mesh instead.
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: lil4399 on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 06:34 PM
I am just too mean to buy a fancy one, picked up a peice of mesh from a local hardware shop this week for 11 Euro. Fitting it tomorrow. 

Anyway, long and short of it I am a tight Arse, as well as a short Arse who has to have a lowered seat.  :happy1:
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: mlivkovich on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 06:48 PM
Cheap and black!  :cheers:
http://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=1865.0
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: Dusty ST on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 07:26 PM
I've got 1, but would prefer it to be plain, without the GSX1400 text.
Don't like a lot of extra logos, names and makes, which seem popular with a lot of the add ons.
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: Mick_J on Thursday, 24 May 2018, 07:42 PM
I have no 1, came with the bike, works fine.
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: Speedy1959 on Friday, 25 May 2018, 03:02 PM
Mine works fine as far as I can tell.
Its different than the ones shown by the OP

Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: Tony Nitrous on Friday, 25 May 2018, 05:15 PM
Chasing mates on a new bike with no radguard...
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: Red Biker on Friday, 25 May 2018, 05:24 PM
I have #1 but in Black of course  :onya:

Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: grog on Friday, 25 May 2018, 07:17 PM
mine works fine, nice n shiny. i do like the cheapo version, wire mesh stuff. i once tried a black but prefer the chrome. ive said before, a 14 without a cooler would look so much better. pity it would get a bit warm.
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: Red Biker on Friday, 25 May 2018, 09:56 PM
You're right Grog it would look better without it. It's not exactly streamlined!
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: RickC on Friday, 25 May 2018, 10:22 PM
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Wicked-Wolf-Products/_i.html?_nkw=gsx1400&submit=Search&_sid=1162343170
Title: Re: Which oil cooler grille 'mesh' do you prefer?
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 26 May 2018, 12:19 AM
Quote from: grog on Friday, 25 May  2018, 07:17 PM
a 14 without a cooler would look so much better. pity it would get a bit warm.

Still looks WAY better than a necessarily larger rad if it was water cooled....