Chrome Radiator Cover?

Re: Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:48:03 GMT

I was trying to learn all I could about Desert Hot Springs to help me make up my mind about whether I wanted to go there for a few days as my wife had requested. So I was doing some google searches and looking for hotels when I cames across the words "Clothing Optional Resort" Well that got my attention!

I then told my wife I was now convinced we should go to Desert Hots Springs as she suggested. Of course she asked me what had changed my mind so quickly and I showed her...

Re: Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:31:15 GMT

Alain,

If you are looking for a break from the winter, Desert Hot Springs is very pleasant this time of year. My mother-in-law used to live there. If you are lucky you might even see the desert in bloom. It can be beautiful. On the other hand, if you have not had enough snow this winter, Big Bear is probably the place to go.

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feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:27:59 GMT

Diane and I were in Newport last February because my stepson got married on board the Crystal Yacht out of Newport Beach. What a fabulous experience that was. I remembered Newport also for the fact that the first morning I awoke and step out onto the terrace of our motel, I saw snow capped mountains in the distance. I just couldn't get over that.

I have suggested to Diane that this year we go to Laguna. I've been there before by myself and I thought that the two of us...

Re: Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (Rabbi Glenn) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:31:33 GMT

I feel the same way you do about having just the right amount, but not too much, chrome. I'm also getting weary of the seemingly never-ending winter. Have a great time with the boys in L.A. (I was born and raised there). Maybe you guys can get down to Newport/Laguna/Dana Point and enjoy the shore (and take a nice drive along PCH).

Shaloooooooooooooooooooom!
o/`~o o/`~o o/`~o o/`~o

Re: Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:01:53 GMT

Rabbi Glenn wrote:
Alain, what's the latest on your search for the "ultimate" chrome radiator shroud?
And how are things, generally?
Blessings!
Glenn

Hello Glenn....well like you I am trying to fight this winter boredom. Winter has not been too bad but right about now it does seem to be never ending. My wife and I are going to LA on March 11th to visit her boys and to get...

Re: Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (Rabbi Glenn) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:17:15 GMT

Alain, what's the latest on your search for the "ultimate" chrome radiator shroud?
And how are things, generally?
Blessings!
Glenn

Re: Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 07:37:37 GMT

Stan....I'll bet it is there and I just haven't seen it. I made the assumption that what is there right now is just the face of the radiator. My Model A's were like that. The radiator was right out in front with no protective covering. Grilles for the radiator didn't start until 1932

The more I think about this the more I realize how impractical it would be for the Shadows not to have a screen for the radiator.

Re: Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:13:53 GMT

Mine has a mesh screen built into the factory shroud. It's all one piece and molded like that. There is no other screen behind that, but the one on the factory shroud is sufficient to deflect anything larger enough to puncture the radiator. If yours does not have this.....maybe it has been removed.

Stan

Re: Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:56:35 GMT

bamaTrider wrote:
Careful about running the radiator w/o any protection over it. Small rocks and debris can fly up from the vehicles in front of you and poke a hole in your radiator. The radiators are very expensive for these bikes.

Stan

Stan....there's no cover on the radiator now is there? If you pull the black plastic shroud off the radiator is there a screen across the face of it?...

Re: Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:30:59 GMT

Careful about running the radiator w/o any protection over it. Small rocks and debris can fly up from the vehicles in front of you and poke a hole in your radiator. The radiators are very expensive for these bikes.

Stan

Re: Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:13:21 GMT

Rabbi Glenn wrote:
Alain, maybe you could purchase one of the chrome/mesh covers, mask the outer frame and paint the mesh a nice flat black. Just thinking "out loud".

Thanks Glenn.....that explains the 'thunder' I heard.

My thoughts about the mesh covers are several. First, I don't want anything...

Re: Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (Rabbi Glenn) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:10:08 GMT

Alain, maybe you could purchase one of the chrome/mesh covers, mask the outer frame and paint the mesh a nice flat black. Just thinking "out loud".

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feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:25:12 GMT

Thanks Stan.....you are a store house of information. I checked out both links, but the chrome strips don't seem to get me too excited. I really like the full cover frames but not the mesh screen or the chrome full face screens. If I can't find what I'm looking for, because possibly its not even manufactured, I may try something else. I may just buy a used cover and rip the screen out and have the cover re-chromed.

I appreciate your coming through with the links. You...

Re: Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:54:45 GMT

Alain, I have seen some chrome radiator side panels that just tape on with double sided tape. These cover just the side panels where the reflector is. One brand used the reflector bolt to hold it on, also. Here is just one source for them. Look about half way down the page and you will see the radiator side panels and the top/bottom panels as separate items. Warning! Sticker shock zone ahead!

Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:14:08 GMT

One of the items I'm looking to accessorize my Tourer with this year is a Chrome Radiator cover to replace the black plastic one. I've found a few on the market but I don't believe I'm finding what I wanted. I'm looking for just a chrome cover and not a cover with a mesh screen of any kind. I've seen the ones that have a chrome-like mesh screen and some with a black mesh screen, but I want one with no screen at all or one that the mesh screen can be easily removed....