1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

125-200cc Radiator braces

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by JRod4928, Aug 20, 2013.

  1. JRod4928 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 CR165
    Never used them on a bike before but they seem commonly installed on a husky. Are they prone to bending?
  2. rockdancer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 WR125, 2019 FE350
    The radiators are prone to bending yes thats why they are a good idea
    Not sure if id spend the money though
  3. Kyle Tarry Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR 300, 2006 TE 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati Monster S2R 800
    I have them on my bike. I don't think that the radiators on these are any more prone to bending than other bikes, but I would probably run them on a different bike if I had one.

    Before I got the guards, I had to replace 2 radiators, so I should have just bought them in the first place...
  4. Jhunter Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Atlanta
    I put them on every bike I own. Cheap insurance. By the way, the OE Husky radiators are thinner and weaker than most other brands.
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  5. uranys Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Pittsburgh, Pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    00 wr360/02 wr360/09 wr125/09 wr250
    Other Motorcycles:
    96 xr600r
    Depends what you ride. If you do mostly mx you could probably get away without them.

    I see your in PA also. I wouldn't ride woods without them, you'll end up with rads that look like this:

    [IMG]

    I've got a set of 7602s, unabikers and flatlands. The 7602's with their guards provide the most protection. The unabikers are ok but not as stout. Not sure you can get them anymore anyways. I'd stay away from the flatlands, although they have protected the rads, they are pretty beat up and some of the welds are starting to crack.
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  6. JRod4928 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 CR165
    i'm in pittsburgh.

    do you have extra ones you want to sell? Which ones does motosportz sell?
  7. razornpc Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    iowa
    The stock rads are not very well made. I've seen them bust open for no reason. Look into. Set from mylers, or other people on here have had good luck with Chinese made eBay items also. The Enduro engineering guards I had seemed to hold up pretty good.
  8. uranys Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Pittsburgh, Pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    00 wr360/02 wr360/09 wr125/09 wr250
    Other Motorcycles:
    96 xr600r

    No, sorry, they are all in use. Not sure which one motosportz sells...

    Send me a message if you want to hook up for a ride sometime.
  9. Colo moto CH Sponsor

    Location:
    La Jara, Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    7602racing.com
    Dude! Those are some wrecked rads! It looks like you dropped your husky out of an airplane. Glad to hear you are happy with our braces and guards. Thanks. :thumbsup:
  10. uranys Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Pittsburgh, Pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    00 wr360/02 wr360/09 wr125/09 wr250
    Other Motorcycles:
    96 xr600r
    I'm glad someone appreciates my hard work ;)

    That was the result of looping my old 610 on a climb and it landing on a tree right on the rad. Amazingly it didn't leak and I ran it like that for a while before getting some replacements and your guards.
  11. Guy Lozito Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2 Suzuki RM 125's
    I have the 7602's and never, ever have to worry about drops or trees or anything. Well worth the money. They look awesome too.
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  12. Kyle Tarry Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR 300, 2006 TE 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati Monster S2R 800
    Warning: Myler's radiators don't really fit in the 7602 racing guards (at least, not on a WR300).

    They can be convinced, but you have to remove the stock cylindrical spacers inside the rubber isolators, and the holes don't line up perfectly anymore.

    :cry:
  13. Colo moto CH Sponsor

    Location:
    La Jara, Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    7602racing.com

    Mix and matching aftermarket products is always a gamble. Expecting an oversize radiator to fit perfectly into a brace designed for the stock rads is asking a lot.
  14. steadydirt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Ontario
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 2002 wr 250 1994 wxe 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    fj 1100 cb500 cb350 rt 200 xs 650
    Would not ride my WR without rad guards.
  15. AUSKY Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Cairns, FNQ,Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08 TE510 96 WR125 00 WR360 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    1999 XR250 83 YZ 490
    Force accessories in Australia make a rad guard/brace combo and are brilliant.
    I have used them on many of my bikes over the years and they are a good solid bit of kit that can take a beating.
    Choice of colours also.
    Many a bike has been thrown into the ground with nil rad damage so far.
  16. Roberto Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lagoa Formosa (MG) Brazil
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna WR125
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda CRF250X
    I'm motorcycle mechanic and also have a Husqvarna WR 125
    She also already empenou the radiator and I desempenei it easily, and very easy for him the way he was
  17. Watky Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Wr150
    I've got OFG radiator braces on mine. One thing I don't like though is the brace sits in front of the plastic louver which means that the steering stops have to be wound out a lot to stop the forks hitting the brace. This kills the turning circle.
  18. flyingbob Administrator

    Location:
    USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    01&02WR360_02WR250_02CR250_12WB165
    Other Motorcycles:
    01 VOR400_07 TM450_22 GG250_07 Tuono
    I like the Moose guards. I have OFGs on one bike and they have taken some huge hits, too. Gotta have guards!