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  • #3256
    Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by coldfire2005 View Post
    Damn those Radiator Guards are expensive in India while it retails at 4200 abroad . I think it is better to buy online or get them from other Asian countries
    There are stainless steel Radiator guards on Aliexpress from as low as $14. Anyone here have tried those?

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    • #3257
      Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by jaivrk View Post
      There are stainless steel Radiator guards on Aliexpress from as low as $14. Anyone here have tried those?
      aliexpress has lot of cheap options , you can buy them but do not simply go for the cheapest ones see the quality and feedbacks

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      • #3258
        Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by coldfire2005 View Post
        aliexpress has lot of cheap options , you can buy them but do not simply go for the cheapest ones see the quality and feedbacks
        Using this one from aliexpress for last 8000kms no rattling or heating issues. Dont have the link. But it costs around 2k.Click image for larger version Name: _20180507_103040.jpg Views: 1 Size: 111.4 KB ID: 1959844

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        • #3259
          Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by pratik261 View Post
          Tips needed:
          Since I'm new to liquid cooled bikes, can you guys share some info on below points?
          1. Do I switch off the engine at signals? Especially if the radiator fan is running?
          2. While parking, if the fan is running and the temperature bar is at 4, should I wait for the fan to stop? Again, should I keep the engine running?

          Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
          Thanks.
          Congrats on the bike! One question: Does the heat get redirected on your legs? I mean, can you "feel" the heat when you're stopped at signals, etc. in scorching sun?

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          • #3260
            Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by jaivrk View Post
            There are stainless steel Radiator guards on Aliexpress from as low as $14. Anyone here have tried those?
            You can also look at radiator guards from Motofusion (link) and Carbon Racing (contact them on Facebook). Both are priced at Rs. 3k (incl. GST). Haven't personally seen either of those, hence cannot comment on the quality. But both are made of aluminium, so should be better than the Aliexpress one's.

            Originally posted by razzer View Post
            Congrats on the bike! One question: Does the heat get redirected on your legs? I mean, can you "feel" the heat when you're stopped at signals, etc. in scorching sun?
            Thanks! I could feel some heat on my calves and toes. Also the place where you grip the tank got a little warm. But nothing uncomfortable. Mind you, this was during peak daytime.
            To be frank, I am not worried about it. I expected it since it's a new engine and still in the break-in process. I think other, more long-term owners, can answer this correctly.

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            • #3261
              Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

              My R3 2018 temperature bars after few minutes reaches 3bars and stays there fan on all the time, on signals do feel the heat here in afternoon Pune , it never went beyond 3 traffic stop start fan quite audible, getting ready for first service averaging around 25 highway city combined rides.

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              • #3262
                Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by coldfire2005 View Post
                aliexpress has lot of cheap options , you can buy them but do not simply go for the cheapest ones see the quality and feedbacks
                Quality should be considered for sure. But a radiator guard is only a shield against stones. Why should it be costing anything more than a 1000 bucks?

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                • #3263
                  Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by jaivrk View Post
                  Quality should be considered for sure. But a radiator guard is only a shield against stones. Why should it be costing anything more than a 1000 bucks?
                  Radiator guard is to prevent bent fins due to debris, Cheap or expensive is not the real issue here , its a personal choice

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                  • #3264
                    Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by coldfire2005 View Post
                    Radiator guard is to prevent bent fins due to debris, Cheap or expensive is not the real issue here , its a personal choice
                    Even if you have 99% percent of fins bent nothing will happen to your radiator fan or cooling.


                    Originally posted by pratik261 View Post
                    Got my blue R3 delivered yesterday. Man she's amazing!



                    Tips needed:
                    Since I'm new to liquid cooled bikes, can you guys share some info on below points?
                    1. Do I switch off the engine at signals? Especially if the radiator fan is running?
                    2. While parking, if the fan is running and the temperature bar is at 4, should I wait for the fan to stop? Again, should I keep the engine running?

                    Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
                    Thanks.
                    Same suggestions which B7ACTHORN suggested you.
                    If you are at signal and fan kicks in keep the bike ideal until fan switches off, else battery may drain as bike is not ideal and battery is not getting charged at same time. This will only hamper if it is practiced continuously.
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                    • #3265
                      Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by saquib3005 View Post
                      Even if you have 99% percent of fins bent nothing will happen to your radiator fan or cooling.
                      .
                      Not really, Saquib. Fins in the radiator are meant to increase the surface area of a cooling medium, be it small or big. When a fin or two is blocked or bent it isn't gonna cause a significant reduction in the cooling efficiency of the radiator. Remember, radiator is mainly a heat exchanger, which cools itself by air passing IN BETWEEN THE FINS, where it transfers the heat to the air. When the fins are bent, air flow is restricted and when the air flow is restricted, cooling efficiency drops down dramatically. This effect compounds, when the fins are bent 50% to 100%. In such cases, you observe the fan running incessantly, you have your coolant gauge throwing up high coolant temperature, over time this leads to the failure of head gaskets and thermostat and poor engine performance.

                      It's always a good idea to keep the radiator fin condition in check. A couple of fins bent here and there, isn't gonna compromise the efficiency of the system.

                      Cheers!
                      VJ
                      Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                      The girl said, 'NO!'


                      And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                      THE END

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                      • #3266
                        Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by MotoS View Post
                        My R3 2018 temperature bars after few minutes reaches 3bars and stays there fan on all the time, on signals do feel the heat here in afternoon Pune , it never went beyond 3 traffic stop start fan quite audible, getting ready for first service averaging around 25 highway city combined rides.
                        Do write up some experience with your new motorcycle.

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                        • #3267
                          Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by saquib3005 View Post
                          Even if you have 99% percent of fins bent nothing will happen to your radiator fan or cooling.




                          Same suggestions which B7ACTHORN suggested you.
                          If you are at signal and fan kicks in keep the bike ideal until fan switches off, else battery may drain as bike is not ideal and battery is not getting charged at same time. This will only hamper if it is practiced continuously.
                          99 % Bent Fins means Restricted Air supply and if not maintained properly then you will have a busted Radiator which just gave up on you in the middle of the road . and not to forget we live in India where loose stones are commonly found on roads , any stone coming under your front tyre at high speed might crash into your Radiator literally knocking it off for good .

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                          • #3268
                            Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by coldfire2005 View Post
                            Damn those Radiator Guards are expensive in India while it retails at 4200 abroad . I think it is better to buy online or get them from other Asian countries
                            Ali express anyday better!!the quality is also great

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                            • #3269
                              Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                              Not really, Saquib. Fins in the radiator are meant to increase the surface area of a cooling medium, be it small or big. When a fin or two is blocked or bent it isn't gonna cause a significant reduction in the cooling efficiency of the radiator. Remember, radiator is mainly a heat exchanger, which cools itself by air passing IN BETWEEN THE FINS, where it transfers the heat to the air. When the fins are bent, air flow is restricted and when the air flow is restricted, cooling efficiency drops down dramatically. This effect compounds, when the fins are bent 50% to 100%. In such cases, you observe the fan running incessantly, you have your coolant gauge throwing up high coolant temperature, over time this leads to the failure of head gaskets and thermostat and poor engine performance.

                              It's always a good idea to keep the radiator fin condition in check. A couple of fins bent here and there, isn't gonna compromise the efficiency of the system.

                              Cheers!
                              VJ
                              Vijay, there is a difference between bent fins and damaged fins. Bent fins doesn't create any damage to radiator to what extent its bent until its damaged. And radiator gaurds are also made to protect from damages and not from bending.
                              Fins are used for larger surface area, it doesn't blocks the air.


                              Originally posted by coldfire2005 View Post
                              99 % Bent Fins means Restricted Air supply and if not maintained properly then you will have a busted Radiator which just gave up on you in the middle of the road . and not to forget we live in India where loose stones are commonly found on roads , any stone coming under your front tyre at high speed might crash into your Radiator literally knocking it off for good .
                              Thanks for enlightening, but radiator guards are used to protect Radiator from damages and not from avoiding fins to get bent.
                              I have ridden enough with bent fins and it doesn't damage the radiator. Fins are used for larger surface area, it doesn't blocks the air.
                              Last edited by saquib3005; 05-08-2018, 07:15 PM.
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                              • #3270
                                Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by saquib3005 View Post
                                Vijay, there is a difference between bent fins and damaged fins. Bent fins doesn't create any damage to radiator to what extent its bent until its damaged. And radiator gaurds are also made to protect from damages and not from bending.
                                Fins are used for larger surface area, it doesn't blocks the air.




                                Thanks for enlightening, but radiator guards are used to protect Radiator from damages and not from avoiding fins to get bent.
                                I have ridden enough with bent fins and it doesn't damage the radiator. Fins are used for larger surface area, it doesn't blocks the air.
                                Ummm, the concept is pretty clear for what it is being made out now.
                                1. Bent fins slowly reduces the efficiency of the radiator. Imagine it to be your nose which got blocked during flu. You can still breathe but not as easily and fluently as in non-flu time.
                                2. Radiator guard keeps the fins from bending - this is like applying Amrutanjan/Vicks on your nose and throat during flu. You have applied it so you know how easy it becomes to breathe.
                                3. Fins increase the surface area so that the heat dissipation is faster. Air/Oil cooled engines have that kind of design on the engine itself. A liquid cooled engine uses radiator and water/coolant jacket to do the similar task albeit in a better engineered manner.

                                It all depends on individual if he/she wants to have that extra cushion of having a radiator guard which helps keep too many fins from bending and still help dissipate heat in a better manner.

                                Radiator Guard == Amrutanjan/Vicks.
                                Regards,
                                Akash Yadav

                                The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place. It will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it.

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