Question Re. Radiator Protectors

[lola_imp]

So I'm setting my CB up for some long distance riding and feel that a radiator protector may be a worthwhile investment. However I've seen a few people warning that radiator protectors can impede airflow and make the engine run hotter than it should.
Could anyone who's installed one be able to share their experience?

Just my opinion and experience. I would definitely put one on youre oil cooler and I am pretty sure that you will not see any higher temperatures with the Oil cooler guard on it. I do not have it on my CB1100 yet but If I were to do long distance riding then It would be nice to have some added security from flying rocks.....

I do have a radiator guard on my other bike which is water cooled and I did not see any difference in temperatures when I did a test using a temperature guage. I did a test with and with out the Radiator Guard, Different days,same daily route, same outside temperature and there was no difference.

just my .02 cents

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