OEM radiator guard

[FZER]

Yeah I think the guy thought that he'd just slap some paint on it and let me have it. It was pretty terrible honestly. If it isn't right this time I'll have to show my arse a little.

My Dad passed away a month ago, I don't need anymore stress.

[Speedo007]

Just placed an order on this one:

Yamaha FZ8N 2010-2012 Radiator Guard | Evotech Performance

Best looking one I've found so far to my taste and was 100$CDN shipped to my door.

[jumb5150]

Originally Posted by mckshred

I wanted black so I went with the Evotech Guard. I should have it in a couple days. I'll post a couple pictures once I get it installed.
The Yamaha guard looks sharp on your FZ8!

Here's the link to their site.

Yamaha FZ8N 2010-2012 Radiator Guard - 2011 - FZ8N - Yamaha - Make | Evotech Performance

Comes from UK, but there is an EBAY retailer for evo tech also.

Yup I love my evotech radiator grill. Im sure u are gonna be very happy with yours.

[Rgraphic]

I'm very happy with my evotech rad guard too. I have the fender eliminator from them as well, and both are built well and look great.

[Speedo007]

Just received the evotech rad guard. Wow. Really nice...cleans up the front quite a bit. Will post pictures soon.

[Black Widow]

I got the OEM rad gaurd and painted it flat black, looks good.

[Speedo007]

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The finish is perfect, shape fits the bike like a glove, you use the stock bolts. The only thing I could find that might be an issue for those living in places where it often gets really hot, you're probably better not adding anything in front of your radiator. It was about 20C today and the bike temperature was at around 95-100C when I was riding in the city. Nothing alarming, but if I was in Arizona and it was 40C engine might get hot when stuck on a red light.

[mikefz8]

Originally Posted by Speedo007

Before:
The finish is perfect, shape fits the bike like a glove, you use the stock bolts. The only thing I could find that might be an issue for those living in places where it often gets really hot, you're probably better not adding anything in front of your radiator. It was about 20C today and the bike temperature was at around 95-100C when I was riding in the city. Nothing alarming, but if I was in Arizona and it was 40C engine might get hot when stuck on a red light.

Your bike is so very sexy!!! Great pics

[TeleRob]

I'm also waiting on this guard. I ordered one on 3/16.

Speedo, How many days did it take to receive?

I was also telling my wife I wanted to get a radiator guard, and explaining why. I had a gift card on Amazon, and they had the Yamaha one there. As soon as I showed her a pic of the Yammy guard on a bike, she immediately said, eww, that's ugly..

[Speedo007]

Originally Posted by TeleRob

Speedo, How many days did it take to receive?

From UK to Canada it took about a week for the Evotech.

As for the Yamaha personally I'm the kind of guy that tends to remove logos instead of adding some so I like how subtle the Evotech is. That said, the Yam looks sturdy and in black will most likely fade in well with the bike. It possibly offers a bit more air flow too. I'd still go with the Evotech if I had to start over though.