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Two Stroke Motocross Forum => General Two Stroke Talk => Topic started by: TMKIWI on February 21, 2011, 07:42:42 PM

Title: Radiator Braces
Post by: TMKIWI on February 21, 2011, 07:42:42 PM

I was knocked off my bike last weekend by an idiot who could not start his 250F. He rolled back as I was passing him knocking me down a bank. >:(
This was the result.

(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/tmkiwi/DCP_1816.jpg)

So I decided to not let it happen again.
Here are my new Braces I made out of 3mm plate with 8mm rod joining them together.
I looked at buying sum but didn't think the Devols were strong enough. I call these Kiwi Tuff.

(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/tmkiwi/DCP_1813.jpg)

(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/tmkiwi/DCP_1814.jpg)

The Radiators are sandwich between the 2 sides. The 8mm rods stop them from being crushed.

(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/tmkiwi/DCP_1818.jpg)

End result with the original plastics still fitted.
These are alot cheaper then a new radiator.

Title: Re: Radiator Braces
Post by: riffraff on February 21, 2011, 07:49:16 PM

That's pretty nice looking TM, was it a home or work project? and did you replace the radiator or is it hidden by the gaurd?

Title: Re: Radiator Braces
Post by: TMKIWI on February 21, 2011, 07:58:41 PM

I work for myself so it was a home project. ;)
It was the left rad and yes it is hidden. :-X
It wasnt leaking so I put it back on for the time being.
I will order another but have just bought new Boots & Helmet and have run out of bike funds.

Title: Re: Radiator Braces
Post by: rookie on February 21, 2011, 08:13:17 PM

very nice braces!!

Title: Re: Radiator Braces
Post by: MyckMcClung on February 21, 2011, 08:53:41 PM

nice work. I run the Devols, they're stout. I would have made an aluminum brush guard though.

Title: Re: Radiator Braces
Post by: Coop on February 22, 2011, 04:05:42 AM

Very nice!

Title: Re: Radiator Braces
Post by: Charles Owens on February 22, 2011, 06:34:07 AM

Nice work TM!

Title: Re: Radiator Braces
Post by: SachsGS on February 22, 2011, 08:31:59 AM

Nice job! Did you fab the braces with a shear/press/hole punch etc. in a shop or did you make them at home with hand tools and a vice?

 I met Ted (I think that is his first name) Devol many years ago when he was starting out in a little garage in the back of his House in Seattle. ;D

Title: Re: Radiator Braces
Post by: TMKIWI on February 22, 2011, 11:02:22 AM

Thanks guys.
I made them at work. I have a lath,welder.drill press etc.
I cut the holes with a hole saw and then cleaned them out with an air dremel.
Yes the Devols are good I just wanted to keep the rad fins as I have heard you loose cooling at slow speeds with front brush guards.
The Devols are made out of 2mm and I wanted something a bit stronger.
The other thing was I couldn't find out which Devold fitted my bike. I have heard KTM one fit, but which ones I was not sure.
It was just easier to make some then risk getting the wrong ones.

Title: Re: Radiator Braces
Post by: Super Trucker on February 22, 2011, 08:53:28 PM

Quality work TMKIWI, that,s cool that you can make stuff for your bike.

Title: Re: Radiator Braces
Post by: downonmonday on February 23, 2011, 09:40:13 AM

Wow, those look better than the high priced aftermarket braces!