hi Ty, I got my RadGuard from Australia on Friday ! its kinda funny, but the radiator guard accidentally shipped to Rolla Missouri! (not even close)... The recipient was kind enough to forward the unit on to me; so the total shipping time from June 2 to July 1 was, well, one month. (yikes) So definitively, the RadGuard is completely compatible with the Harley-Davidson engine guards (crash bars) with one exception (which is minor) the engine guards must be removed 'first' prior to installing the RadGuard (4 bolts). Failure to remove the engine guards will make moving the radiator core 'up' impossible. So, I got my RadGuard installed without breaking anything and I had no parts left over (that's always a good thing). I'm always a little leery of loosening and then moving a radiator core because I'm afraid of breaking a seal loose and having a leak. Fortunately, that did not happen. Also, moving the radiator core has the chance of causing a bind in the auxiliary fan (behind core) which also moves when the core is moved. I also created no bind in my cooling fan. On my bike the fan kicks on at idle when the power plant temp hits about 223 F. The fan remains on until the temps get back around the 200 mark. The RadGuard looks really good (very impressed) and especially looks better than I thought it would. I'm very pleased with this upgrade; although, I am disappointed that HD didn't provide the radiator guard from the factory, because the bike definitely needs this. By the time I got my RadGuard ordered and installed I already had two minor dings in the radiator fins from small pebbles being thrown up by the front tire. In my opinion, not having a radiator guard from the factory is a design flaw. Thank you RadGuard for correcting this condition. marcus
Thanks Marcus for the excellent and very helpful comment. I’m glad to read that you had a good experience with your Radguard. They are a great company and still reach out to me from time to time. Ride safe my friend!
That’s a very nice radiator guard Ty! Great video with detailed installation instructions. It was very good of RadGuard to send you one on a complementary basis. Glad you like it and I’m sure they’ll sell plenty of them. Take care and ride safe!
Great video Ty,I also have a 2021 Sportster S I am looking for guard too might consider this one,can’t understand why Harley doesn’t have one on stock.thanks
Hi Andrew! I really think it is going to be a fantastic product for the motorcycle. Maybe H-D will come out with some after market parts to compete. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!
Well Ty I see your gonna make me spend more $ ! Kidding but nice product and install.Will be ordering, BTW does seem many things for our S take awhile to be here.keep em coming
Hi James! Sorry to make you get your wallet out! 😎😀So far it really does sound like a great product! I appreciate your time and thank you for watching!
Great install, Ty! Looks like a solid guard. I was poking around their site and it looks like they may have one that would fit my Fatboy. Might have to take advantage of that code 😜
That's fantastic man! If you do be sure and let me know. I'd love to hear your feedback! Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate your support for the channel!
Hi, great video and I’ve also used your code to get a guard for my softail sport glide!! Thanks, that’s a great help and has made it even more affordable to get it shipped here to the UK! I’ll let you know how it goes but wanted to say thanks!!
So, I decided today was the day to install a radiator guard on my Harley Sportster S. I watched your video that made it look as easy as pie. You know, the kind of pie that’s already been baked and served to you on a silver platter. 😂 I thought, “How hard can it be?” Spoiler alert: harder than finding a parking spot at a bike rally! I started off strong, feeling like a motorcycle mechanic extraordinaire. But then, I encountered a few *minor* issues. You know, like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole while blindfolded. 🤦♂️ And now, here I am, still wrestling with one of the top screws. It’s like it’s playing hide and seek, and I’m definitely losing! I swear it’s laughing at me from the depths of the engine. So, if you see me on the road with a radiator guard that looks like it was installed by a raccoon, just know I had one of those days. But hey, at least I’m getting my workout in! 💪 #HarleySportster #RadiatorGuard #DIYDisaster #BikerLife #MechanicinTraining #0neOfThoseDays #Screwlt #MotorcycleMaintenance #Laughltoff
So far it really seems like the product is high quality and it was really easy to install. If I can do it...any body can. Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate your support for the channel!
Hi Ty can you put me in touch with RadGuard I just bought a sportster S based off your videos buddy and I’m excited to ride it for the first time. Thank you for taking the time to do your videos and keep them coming!
Good install. I got my rad guard for for my UK sportster from ‘Iron Optics’ in Germany, as shipping from Australia would have been very expensive. The radiator is pretty vulnerable on the Harley so a guard is essential in my opinion
Hey Patrick! True. The motorcycle needs the protection there so I'm glad Radguard sent me the product. Thanks for watching today! I appreciate your time!!
Ridiculous that for what Harley charges for the bike that they don’t have this. I guess they want it to get punctured so the can sell you a new one for $750.
Nice radiator guard! Do you know how this install will affect your motorcycle warranty? I have installed similar kind of guard to my Sportster S made by French company Access Design and I was wondering does the install affect my warranty? It would be great if you could make a video about this subject. Thanks!
Hey there! I don't see how this could affect the warranty, but who knows. I'll check with my local dealership and see what they say. Great question and thank you very much for watching!
It is potentially different here in Australia, but it does not affect warranty here. In fact, we actually supply them to dealers to sell along with the bikes! Best to contact a local dealership on this subject I'd say.
For me, moving the radiator up on the right side was no where near as smooth as it looked it was for you. I had to push the radiator up on both sides to get mine installed. Ugh. Hopefully I haven't messed anything up with the fan or the radiator. 🤞
Hey James. For the most part I think the installation went smooth. There were a few things that I had to try a time or two. I appreciate your time today. Thank you for watching!
Just ordered. In polish aluminum to go with the wild one collection set. The coupon code was helpful with shipping, so there is no real savings on this product, but I understand it's being shipped from another country. Thank you for the coupon code. Safe Riding..🇺🇲👍🏼
Ty, thanks man! I have been thinking about this since November! I actually consider this open exposed radiator issue a design flaw, and so far the only one I am aware of on the Sportster S. You DO NOT want an open exposed radiator core three inches behind the bobber sized front wheel of the Sportster S... no way! ... one small stone and you're leaking radiator fluid. My radiator already has quite a bit of grit, gravel, and debris in the center of the radiator core, which I intend to back flush when I install this guard. I definitely plan to order this guard and install as-soo-as-possible. Thanks Ty for the tip, man! marcus
@@TyFromTennessee , since I posted a thought came to me , which I will be checking out this coming week. When you look at the radiator core, it really looks like it was designed to have a guard (where is it?). I'm going to be checking on the engine guards I have ordered from HD. What I am wondering now is whether the engine guards "kit" includes radiator core protection. In that case the rad guard from Aussie land may be redundant. The other thought that crossed my mind is whether the rad guard (me possibly being wrong about point one) might interfere with the installation of the HD engine guards! I'll know either way next week. My engine guards have come in, and I'll check both ideas out before I decide on the purchase from Aussie land. If there is no interference (nor redundancy) then I'll definitely be ordering the rad guard. Thanks again mate ! marcus
Ty What a nightmare , lol I put one one my bike , different brand off of eBay Fit like crap , had to take both side shrouds off , had a hard time with both lower screws on the shrouds , left side really sucked , kept dropping the screws etc But after I was finally finished It looks great Took me an hour , lol
Tony - I totally understand the frustration with the shroud screws. When I did my battery install video it felt like it took me forever too to get those things back in place. I hope your happy with your radiator guard. So far mine has been a good investment. Thanks for watching!!
Just got a 22 Sportster S and just ordered this Ty for the coupon code 🙌🎉. I’m putting mid controls on mine so I don’t mind waiting for the rad guard to arrive in the next month 🏍️
Bill - You make a good point. I don't guess 20-25 days is too bad. I've been waiting for months for my Sportster S windshield. Dang man! Thanks for watching sir!!
hi Ty, I got my RadGuard from Australia on Friday ! its kinda funny, but the radiator guard accidentally shipped to Rolla Missouri! (not even close)... The recipient was kind enough to forward the unit on to me; so the total shipping time from June 2 to July 1 was, well, one month. (yikes)
So definitively, the RadGuard is completely compatible with the Harley-Davidson engine guards (crash bars) with one exception (which is minor) the engine guards must be removed 'first' prior to installing the RadGuard (4 bolts). Failure to remove the engine guards will make moving the radiator core 'up' impossible.
So, I got my RadGuard installed without breaking anything and I had no parts left over (that's always a good thing). I'm always a little leery of loosening and then moving a radiator core because I'm afraid of breaking a seal loose and having a leak. Fortunately, that did not happen. Also, moving the radiator core has the chance of causing a bind in the auxiliary fan (behind core) which also moves when the core is moved. I also created no bind in my cooling fan. On my bike the fan kicks on at idle when the power plant temp hits about 223 F. The fan remains on until the temps get back around the 200 mark.
The RadGuard looks really good (very impressed) and especially looks better than I thought it would. I'm very pleased with this upgrade; although, I am disappointed that HD didn't provide the radiator guard from the factory, because the bike definitely needs this. By the time I got my RadGuard ordered and installed I already had two minor dings in the radiator fins from small pebbles being thrown up by the front tire. In my opinion, not having a radiator guard from the factory is a design flaw. Thank you RadGuard for correcting this condition.
marcus
Thanks Marcus for the excellent and very helpful comment. I’m glad to read that you had a good experience with your Radguard. They are a great company and still reach out to me from time to time. Ride safe my friend!
Hi Marcus,
Thanks for sharing! :)
That’s a very nice radiator guard Ty! Great video with detailed installation instructions. It was very good of RadGuard to send you one on a complementary basis. Glad you like it and I’m sure they’ll sell plenty of them. Take care and ride safe!
Radguard has really been a pleasure to deal with and the product is high quality for the motorcycle. Thanks for watching sir! Ride safe!!
Great video Ty,I also have a 2021 Sportster S I am looking for guard too might consider this one,can’t understand why Harley doesn’t have one on stock.thanks
Hi Andrew! I really think it is going to be a fantastic product for the motorcycle. Maybe H-D will come out with some after market parts to compete. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!
Well Ty I see your gonna make me spend more $ ! Kidding but nice product and install.Will be ordering, BTW does seem many things for our S take awhile to be here.keep em coming
Hi James! Sorry to make you get your wallet out! 😎😀So far it really does sound like a great product! I appreciate your time and thank you for watching!
Great install, Ty! Looks like a solid guard. I was poking around their site and it looks like they may have one that would fit my Fatboy. Might have to take advantage of that code 😜
That's fantastic man! If you do be sure and let me know. I'd love to hear your feedback! Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate your support for the channel!
Great video Ty! I will definitely be ordering one of these.
Sweet! If you do be sure and let me know what you think about it! Thanks for watching today!
Hi Ty. Great job on the install. Looks like you needed one
Thanks Larry! I think you're right. The bike needed something to protect that radiator. Thank you for watching sir!
Thanks for sharing this. I just ordered one and used your discount code.
Wow! That is just so cool. Thank you very much for watching! Let me know what you think of the radguard!
Good stuff. As always
Thank you sir. I really appreciate your time!
Hi, great video and I’ve also used your code to get a guard for my softail sport glide!! Thanks, that’s a great help and has made it even more affordable to get it shipped here to the UK!
I’ll let you know how it goes but wanted to say thanks!!
You are very welcome. RadGuard is a great company and I really hope you enjoy the product. Ride safe!!
So, I decided today was the day to install a radiator guard on my Harley Sportster S. I watched your video that made it look as easy as pie. You know, the kind of pie that’s already been baked and served to you on a silver platter. 😂
I thought, “How hard can it be?” Spoiler alert: harder than finding a parking spot at a bike rally!
I started off strong, feeling like a motorcycle mechanic extraordinaire. But then, I encountered a few *minor* issues. You know, like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole while blindfolded. 🤦♂️
And now, here I am, still wrestling with one of the top screws. It’s like it’s playing hide and seek, and I’m definitely losing! I swear it’s laughing at me from the depths of the engine.
So, if you see me on the road with a radiator guard that looks like it was installed by a raccoon, just know I had one of those days. But hey, at least I’m getting my workout in! 💪
#HarleySportster #RadiatorGuard
#DIYDisaster #BikerLife
#MechanicinTraining #0neOfThoseDays #Screwlt #MotorcycleMaintenance
#Laughltoff
Nice install man! I need to get something for sprinkles bobber. Hers is a cheap ish plastic
So far it really seems like the product is high quality and it was really easy to install. If I can do it...any body can. Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate your support for the channel!
Great work Ty. I see they have one for the Z900RS. If RadGuard needs another a Guinea pig I’m willing hahah. Guard looks good on there man!
That's not a bad idea. I can put you in touch with someone if you would like to reach out and see what they say!
We are not opposed to the idea :P
Hit me up on Instagram and we can discuss :) @radguard.au
Hi Ty can you put me in touch with RadGuard I just bought a sportster S based off your videos buddy and I’m excited to ride it for the first time. Thank you for taking the time to do your videos and keep them coming!
I bought one another a month ago and am very pleased with it!
That's great to know. I really believe it is a fantastic product. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!
Good install. I got my rad guard for for my UK sportster from ‘Iron Optics’ in Germany, as shipping from Australia would have been very expensive. The radiator is pretty vulnerable on the Harley so a guard is essential in my opinion
Hey Patrick! True. The motorcycle needs the protection there so I'm glad Radguard sent me the product. Thanks for watching today! I appreciate your time!!
Ridiculous that for what Harley charges for the bike that they don’t have this. I guess they want it to get punctured so the can sell you a new one for $750.
Thank you again for the tutorials
Much appreciated sir.
Nice radiator guard! Do you know how this install will affect your motorcycle warranty? I have installed similar kind of guard to my Sportster S made by French company Access Design and I was wondering does the install affect my warranty? It would be great if you could make a video about this subject. Thanks!
Hey there! I don't see how this could affect the warranty, but who knows. I'll check with my local dealership and see what they say. Great question and thank you very much for watching!
It is potentially different here in Australia, but it does not affect warranty here. In fact, we actually supply them to dealers to sell along with the bikes! Best to contact a local dealership on this subject I'd say.
For me, moving the radiator up on the right side was no where near as smooth as it looked it was for you. I had to push the radiator up on both sides to get mine installed. Ugh. Hopefully I haven't messed anything up with the fan or the radiator. 🤞
Hey James. For the most part I think the installation went smooth. There were a few things that I had to try a time or two. I appreciate your time today. Thank you for watching!
Just ordered. In polish aluminum to go with the wild one collection set. The coupon code was helpful with shipping, so there is no real savings on this product, but I understand it's being shipped from another country. Thank you for the coupon code. Safe Riding..🇺🇲👍🏼
I'm glad that helped and I hope you like the product.
Just ordered a radguard. Thanks for the code to save $35!
BOOM! That is awesome man. I hope you enjoy it! Send me a pic when you have it installed!!
Ty, thanks man! I have been thinking about this since November! I actually consider this open exposed radiator issue a design flaw, and so far the only one I am aware of on the Sportster S. You DO NOT want an open exposed radiator core three inches behind the bobber sized front wheel of the Sportster S... no way! ... one small stone and you're leaking radiator fluid. My radiator already has quite a bit of grit, gravel, and debris in the center of the radiator core, which I intend to back flush when I install this guard.
I definitely plan to order this guard and install as-soo-as-possible. Thanks Ty for the tip, man!
marcus
Thanks fantastic Marcus. If you order it be sure and let me know what you think of the product and the install. Thanks for your time sir!
@@TyFromTennessee , since I posted a thought came to me , which I will be checking out this coming week. When you look at the radiator core, it really looks like it was designed to have a guard (where is it?). I'm going to be checking on the engine guards I have ordered from HD. What I am wondering now is whether the engine guards "kit" includes radiator core protection. In that case the rad guard from Aussie land may be redundant. The other thought that crossed my mind is whether the rad guard (me possibly being wrong about point one) might interfere with the installation of the HD engine guards! I'll know either way next week. My engine guards have come in, and I'll check both ideas out before I decide on the purchase from Aussie land. If there is no interference (nor redundancy) then I'll definitely be ordering the rad guard. Thanks again mate !
marcus
Ty
What a nightmare , lol
I put one one my bike , different brand off of eBay
Fit like crap , had to take both side shrouds off , had a hard time with both lower screws on the shrouds , left side really sucked , kept dropping the screws etc
But after I was finally finished
It looks great
Took me an hour , lol
Tony - I totally understand the frustration with the shroud screws. When I did my battery install video it felt like it took me forever too to get those things back in place. I hope your happy with your radiator guard. So far mine has been a good investment. Thanks for watching!!
Very cool thank you for sharing
Hey Ray! I hope you are doing well. Thank you very much for watching today!
Im thinking about ordering this, im just having a hard time justifying the price difference between the $50 ones I found on ebay lol
Go ahead and get the eBay one. You will find out why it’s so cheap and support the China at the same time
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Locktight on the bolts?
The instructions didn't call for that but I think that sounds like a good idea to me. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!
Yes, definitely a good idea! :)
Just got a 22 Sportster S and just ordered this Ty for the coupon code 🙌🎉. I’m putting mid controls on mine so I don’t mind waiting for the rad guard to arrive in the next month 🏍️
Shoot! I have been waiting 50+ days for a product made 100% in the USA!!!
Bill - You make a good point. I don't guess 20-25 days is too bad. I've been waiting for months for my Sportster S windshield. Dang man! Thanks for watching sir!!
That's a bummer Bill! I hope you have gotten your product by now :P
Guy, it's made of aircraft grade 6060 T1 -T5 aluminum, not metal
Oh.My.Gosh. Who cares....