Mesh Radiator Cover?

dandolfn · 01-15-2009, 06:35 PM

I've been looking at radiator covers. I see a chrome mesh one for the Mean Streak, but not for the Nomad.

Anyone know if one is available for the Nomad?

pappy · 01-15-2009, 08:09 PM

I'm almost positive the ones for the 1600 classic will fit perfectly although some of the catalogs out there don' mention the Nomad. Big Bike Parts and Custom World International have them. You can also look on Cruiser Customizing. You can do a search on this forum or others to see what other owners have done but again, I'm almost positive the one from the classic will work. Hope this helps.

ridemslow · 01-15-2009, 08:56 PM

I got one on my Nomad. '06 Green and Silver. I had a post on here about it providing part numbers and all, and yes it is not listed for the Nomad, but is for the Mean Streak. Same cover and chrome mesh.

doctorgski · 01-15-2009, 09:21 PM

Go to scootworks .com and they have some real nice ones for the Nomads

dandolfn · 01-16-2009, 06:59 AM

While I was poking around last night, I found this website somewhere. Apparently they make custom radiator covers.

http://www.bandit-kustoms.com/bikes.html

Their designs look pretty good and for less than $100, the price seems pretty reasonable.

The web site isn't particularly intuitive, but apparently you send them your design, they mock it up for you, and send you a quote.

Anyone heard of them before?

dabull · 01-16-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dandolfn

While I was poking around last night, I found this website somewhere. Apparently they make custom radiator covers.

http://www.bandit-kustoms.com/bikes.html

Their designs look pretty good and for less than $100, the price seems pretty reasonable.

The web site isn't particularly intuitive, but apparently you send them your design, they mock it up for you, and send you a quote.

Anyone heard of them before?

those are nice;)

There are also radiator covers on ebay all the time....same type, just use ebay search for "kawasaki nomad" or vulcan and you can find them...

dogdoc · 01-16-2009, 01:02 PM

All vulcan classic 1600 will fit. if you buy the mesh one I would advise removing the stock mesh first or you will have 2 mesh screens vibrating on the radiator worse than it already does.

dabull · 01-16-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

All vulcan classic 1600 will fit. if you buy the mesh one I would advise removing the stock mesh first or you will have 2 mesh screens vibrating on the radiator worse than it already does.

Would trimming some foam rubber and gluing it between the radiator frame (outside frame) and the mesh stop the noise? Just a thought..

lw · 01-16-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dandolfn

I've been looking at radiator covers. I see a chrome mesh one for the Mean Streak, but not for the Nomad.

Anyone know if one is available for the Nomad?

Try E-bay. I know there was an inexpensive one that closed out today and remember seeing a couple more that were higher cost.

dogdoc · 01-19-2009, 06:08 PM

DaBull: Your answer is NO. I have tried foam pipe insulation with tape backing. So far I have added 3 layers all the way around the screen, it doesnt help. reason it doesnt is because the screen is vibrating against the radiator, not the edges. Been trying to rectify this for nearly 3 yrs.

Doc

dabull · 01-19-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

DaBull: Your answer is NO. I have tried foam pipe insulation with tape backing. So far I have added 3 layers all the way around the screen, it doesnt help. reason it doesnt is because the screen is vibrating against the radiator, not the edges. Been trying to rectify this for nearly 3 yrs.

Doc

i almost hate to say this, and don't knw if it can be done...but...can you zip tie the mesh to the front of the radiator frame?

as a side note - due to this thread, I checked the bolts on my radiator frame, one was fixin to drop, the other two were loose.

oldbikers · 01-20-2009, 07:29 AM

I have had mine for over a year with no problems you can check the seller out on e-bay, go to mikes custom grills and search his store he has a lot of different ones for around $40.00 here is a picture of mine

donguer · 01-20-2009, 02:23 PM

I believe this was the original radiator cover discovered t fit.
http://www.bigbikeparts.com/Inventory/Navision/81-103

jayc · 01-28-2009, 03:51 PM

I already have an aluminum grill but would like a chrome surround (the outer frame). Can't seem to find those.

VulcanE · 01-28-2009, 06:04 PM

The radiator grill I have, and haven't seen on any other bike is this. It is chrome plated stainless steel.

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pappy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baxter, TN Posts: 56	Mesh Radiator Cover? I'm almost positive the ones for the 1600 classic will fit perfectly although some of the catalogs out there don' mention the Nomad. Big Bike Parts and Custom World International have them. You can also look on Cruiser Customizing. You can do a search on this forum or others to see what other owners have done but again, I'm almost positive the one from the classic will work. Hope this helps.
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01-15-2009, 08:56 PM	#3
ridemslow Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chesapeake, Ohio Posts: 1,537	Mesh Radiator Cover? I got one on my Nomad. '06 Green and Silver. I had a post on here about it providing part numbers and all, and yes it is not listed for the Nomad, but is for the Mean Streak. Same cover and chrome mesh. __________________
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01-15-2009, 09:21 PM	#4
doctorgski Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ft Myers FL Most of the time Posts: 218	Mesh Radiator Cover? Go to scootworks .com and they have some real nice ones for the Nomads
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01-16-2009, 06:59 AM	#5
dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	Mesh Radiator Cover? While I was poking around last night, I found this website somewhere. Apparently they make custom radiator covers. http://www.bandit-kustoms.com/bikes.html Their designs look pretty good and for less than $100, the price seems pretty reasonable. The web site isn't particularly intuitive, but apparently you send them your design, they mock it up for you, and send you a quote. Anyone heard of them before? __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-16-2009, 01:02 PM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Mesh Radiator Cover? All vulcan classic 1600 will fit. if you buy the mesh one I would advise removing the stock mesh first or you will have 2 mesh screens vibrating on the radiator worse than it already does.
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01-19-2009, 06:08 PM	#10
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Mesh Radiator Cover? DaBull: Your answer is NO. I have tried foam pipe insulation with tape backing. So far I have added 3 layers all the way around the screen, it doesnt help. reason it doesnt is because the screen is vibrating against the radiator, not the edges. Been trying to rectify this for nearly 3 yrs. Doc
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01-20-2009, 07:29 AM	#12
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Mesh Radiator Cover? I have had mine for over a year with no problems you can check the seller out on e-bay, go to mikes custom grills and search his store he has a lot of different ones for around $40.00 here is a picture of mine __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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01-20-2009, 02:23 PM	#13
donguer Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocky Point NY Posts: 334	Mesh Radiator Cover? I believe this was the original radiator cover discovered t fit. http://www.bigbikeparts.com/Inventory/Navision/81-103
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01-28-2009, 03:51 PM	#14
jayc Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 523	Mesh Radiator Cover? I already have an aluminum grill but would like a chrome surround (the outer frame). Can't seem to find those. __________________ 2005 Black/Silver Nomad "Kaw Cow" (sold) 2012 Candy Lime Green Vaquero the "Hulk" 2007 Road King Peace Makers LEMC
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01-28-2009, 06:04 PM	#15
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Mesh Radiator Cover? The radiator grill I have, and haven't seen on any other bike is this. It is chrome plated stainless steel. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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