Cougar Posted April 17, 2008 Share #1 Posted April 17, 2008 Just wanted to share.. As some of you know I like to go through radiators for some reson... any ways. I just installed a new radiator and one of Stave Wagner's Grills. (in hopes of more protection) Steve does awesome work!, I even had it match my Millennium Color! I ordered the paint from Color Rite.. Millennium Color (hard to match), I have been really impressed on how they can match our bike colors.. I myself really like how it takes that black Void out of a light color bike...take a looksy! (before/after) (one happy camper) :thumbsup2:thanks Steve.. Jeff [ATTACH]17243[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]17244[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]17245[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]17246[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]17247[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hale374 Posted April 17, 2008 Share #2 Posted April 17, 2008 Very nice. I love the color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted April 17, 2008 Share #3 Posted April 17, 2008 I thought at first you were talking about a BBQ grill..... LOL Nice looking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted April 17, 2008 Share #4 Posted April 17, 2008 Just dont make any hard stops...that grill gets in the way of the front fender during a full on application of the front binders, and nearly caused me to have an accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted April 17, 2008 Thanks Guys.. And yes I will try not to bind her up.. I can not Imagen that.. but if you say so.. there is so much room there between the two.. and the grill is only a inch thick.. so I guess If I bind that hard I will be replacing a 2nd Radiator.. ummmm Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted April 17, 2008 Share #6 Posted April 17, 2008 Mine has a spot where the paint got chipped off from contact with the fender. Wish I'd known this was a problem before I ordered one. I hit the front brake hard one day, approaching a light that was turning against us, and not wanting to leave my following riders behind, I applied the brakes. The contact between the rear of the fender and the grill caused me to lose steering control, so I had to back off, which then let the bike enter the intersection I was stopping for. Now luckily no vehicles were there, but still, my riding buddies that day were looking at me like, "why did you stop out there?" So be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted April 18, 2008 Share #7 Posted April 18, 2008 Hi Brian I wish if you have a problem with the Grill you would have let me know. I do have a couple of questions for you. First have you lowered you front end and do you carry any air in your front shocks ? Since I have lowered the profile of the grill a few years ago I haven't had anyone write me with a touching problem. Also I did post not to use my grill if you lower the front of the bike as it takes away about an inch of clearance. Sorry you have had a problem with my grill. email me when you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted April 18, 2008 Just measured,, I have a little over 3.5 inches of clearance.. and the grill is the same distance out then the 2 lower side fairings. there is a huge amount of room.. if grill is not on there , there is and extra inch.. of clearance. So If I ever brake that hard , like I say , I will be replacing the radiator again.. I see no problem with the distance. But thanks for the heads up though.. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatonmt Posted April 18, 2008 Share #9 Posted April 18, 2008 Steve does real good work if anyone has an 07 BIG BLUE the black looks real nice. I think he has a PIC. of my bike on his site. :7_6_3[1]::7_6_3[1]::7_6_3[1]: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted April 18, 2008 Michael.. here is yours I think.... looks great,, [ATTACH]17254[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]17255[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted April 18, 2008 another thing to consider. maybe it saved your radiator as well? If braking that hard? Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted April 18, 2008 Share #12 Posted April 18, 2008 another thing to consider. maybe it saved your radiator as well? If braking that hard? Jeff Doubt it. That fork would have to compress a LOT more to get the fender up into the radiator...I'm guessing it would bottom out long before that happens. I dont run any air in the forks because you should not have to change suspension settings to use a cosmetic product on a bike. I like it the way it is. Nice compliant ride, and I normally dont have a passenger. I like the way the grill looks, man its gorgeous, and sure enhances the front of the bike. And if you add air to the fork, you'll probably be safe. Just be careful on those quick stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL Cid Posted December 13, 2013 Share #13 Posted December 13, 2013 We brought two of Steve's first gills in 99 for our two RSV. Thr radiator needs some protection from road ojects. Somehow crack the one on the MM. Order number two. the body shop has repair cracks in center and painted it twice. i forget it is a cruiser , not a sport bike. But it's fun. leonard:no-no-no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrolman46 Posted December 13, 2013 Share #14 Posted December 13, 2013 If anyone has a Wagner Grill available I would be interested in it. Nine seven oh - 396 - sixteen oh seven. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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