Devol Radiator Guard Mounting

[eram310]

I just installed Devols radiator guard on my KDX and in order to put back the plastic covers that go over the radiator and the guards I had to trim the inside of the plastics on both sides. Was it necessary? and if yes, why doesn't Devol make the guards fit in a way that the plastics don't need to be cut?
These guards are specially made for KDX.

Thanks,

 

[OldDirtKDX]

If you are refering to the white plastic louvers (factory guards), I believe those are to be left off. My experience is that the Devols are great guards but., restrict the air flow a bit. By adding the stock guards you just increase the resriction. The stock guards are needed. Besides, why cover up the cool looking Devols?

 

[eram310]

No, I didn't put back the white plastic factory guards. I ment the side green and white with the KDX label covers. They just didn't fit, because the guards stick out about half an inch wider then the radiator itself on each side.

 

[syar]

Yes, you are correct in that the green shroud guards need to be trimmed. I just used a dremmel cutting wheel to remove the necessary plastic.

 

[Green Hornet]

I just installed Devols radiator guard on my KDX and in order to put back the plastic covers that go over the radiator and the guards I had to trim the inside of the plastics on both sides. Was it necessary? and if yes, why doesn't Devol make the guards fit in a way that the plastics don't need to be cut?
These guards are specially made for KDX.

Thanks,

I had to cut mine tooo. No big deal

 

[Yamadad]

I guess I'm glad I got the MSRs since they required no trimming and fit perfectly.

 

[OZKX250]

Are you guys sure the white louvers don't need to be put back on ??? They direct alot of airflow you know.

 

[Green Hornet]

I have run it under heavy loads w/o louvers & have not had a problem yet. Theres always the exception, KTM's I see quite a few on the side of the trail smoking and pissing.

 

[MY KDX 220 R]

Leave the louvres off,
Trimming a bit of plastic to have the best gaurds, no big deal. I ride tight trails, weigh 225 pounds and use Kawachem coolant mixed 50/50 with distilled water, never had a overheating problem.
Washing the bike the other day, noticed the steel mounting the top right radiator was squashed flat!
No damage to the Devol guard or the radiator. The Devols work.