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Ebay radiator guard rattles...
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06-03-2021, 02:11 AM
So I put the inexpensive Brushed Aluminum Radiator Guard that says CB1100 on my bike and it rattles pretty bad over 4,000 rpm...
Anybody else have one and fixed this issue...?
If I can't, I'm going to just remove it...
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06-03-2021, 03:00 AM
I would say just a bit of double sided tape strategically placed would solve it, some kits come with a little.
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06-03-2021, 03:09 AM
(+1) Tev62.

Consider "higher heat" VHD tape.

If not, consider just dabbing a bit of high heat silicone-like goo on the corners of the guard to mechanically isolate the two surfaces. Then, Bob's yer uncle.
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06-03-2021, 03:26 AM
I may have the same guard on mine.
I have a roll of 5mm thick black foam sticky on one side which I stuck on the guard were it touched the rad to prevent it rubbing, it must also stop any vibes and rattles because I havn't heard any.
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06-03-2021, 05:58 AM
I have the same type of radiator guard as Mixagon (see above pic) and I stuck a piece of old inner tube (from my kid's bicycle) between radiator guard and CB1100. Seems to do its job.
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06-03-2021, 06:55 AM
(06-03-2021, 05:58 AM)bioman_imp Wrote: I have the same type of radiator guard as Mixagon (see above pic) and I stuck a piece of old inner tube (from my kid's bicycle) between radiator guard and CB1100. Seems to do its job.

Excellent idea.
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06-03-2021, 07:11 AM
(06-03-2021, 03:26 AM)Mixagon_imp Wrote: I may have the same guard on mine.
I have a roll of 5mm thick black foam sticky on one side which I stuck on the guard were it touched the rad to prevent it rubbing, it must also stop any vibes and rattles because I havn't heard any.
[url=https://postimg.cc/SYS7k0gs][Image: 7852aadc0e4f838b53e1614690bae14a.jpg]

Dang Mixagon... You probably have a thread on it someplace, but those are cool looking wheels.
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06-03-2021, 07:13 AM
^^yes they are^^ Thumbs Up
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06-05-2021, 05:01 AM
put some rubber washers in the mounting scheme
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06-09-2021, 03:45 AM
(06-03-2021, 02:11 AM)boynton6spd_imp Wrote: So I put the inexpensive Brushed Aluminum Radiator Guard that says CB1100 on my bike and it rattles pretty bad over 4,000 rpm...
Anybody else have one and fixed this issue...?
If I can't, I'm going to just remove it...

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Hi, I have had great luck with items for my bikes from China. All the negative, mostly unwarranted, comments aside; the radiator screens work great. One of them needed a little holding down for awhile with a black zip-tie to get it going the direction needed.
But the photos show they work and only cost about $30/$40 each.

The holes/spaces on yours are too large where tiny rocks/debris could enter. I have had mine a couple years, and not even a moth can make it to heat my bike up!
And mine make no noise whatsoever!
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