Bullet Proof Designs Gen 2 Radiator Guard Review and Install - Episode 206
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The guys over at Bullet Proof Designs have been doing R&D on their radiator guards and have made some improvements. In this video, I’ll be showing you how they compare to the older design and how they install on a 2017 KTM 300 XC.
I have said it before, but I think these are the best radiator guards in the business. I haven’t seen any guards that are better than these at bolstering up your radiators. There are a few companies now that are making a similar product to try to emulate what Bullet Proof Designs has accomplished here.
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really appreciate what you do. When I bought my 300 xc-w, your video taught me how to jet it. I am very thankful
BPD guards are the business. Had them on my 2016 KTM and want them for my 2017 KTM. A good trick is to buy 4x KTM side stand rubber bands to use instead of the rubber bands. They are more durable and keep the shrouds tight to the radiators
I just bought a 2017 TE 300 for me and a 2017 TE 150 for my wife. We put the bullet proof designs rad, rear disc and shock linkage guards on the bikes. Their products fit perfectly and look super durable. Now just have to wait for the snow to melt to go testing!!!
Thanks for another great vid.
You mentioned your fender rubs the guard as you turn. This is pretty common. An easy fix for this it to use a heat gun to heat the fender just a bit at the point were the forks would sit on either side of it. Heat it evenly across the width and pull the rear of the fender towards the front. Once the fender has been moved enough to clear the guard set the plastic in that new shape by quenching it with a cold wet towel.
When I first bought bulletproof rad guards, one of my rads was all twisted up. Sent it off to Mylars and they fixed it for $75. I highly recommend them if you want to put bulletproof guards on your bike but the rads are already bent.
force are the best in my opinion great for side and front impacts also keep good airflow and also not heavy great product also fits on bent radiator easily
Kyle I had to put 3 washers on the back of the front fender bolts to provide clearance to avoid the fender from hitting the radiator..I thought it was just a poor mold on my fender guess it's common...
I think BPD advertises the use of those bands, that incase you catch a branch or something with your shroud, the shroud can flex out with the bands instead of just snapping off. I use them. I don't take my tank off much either, but I am trying to eliminate how many times I remove the shroud screws that go into the plastic tank on my '13. I feel the more they are removed, the probability of stripping the holes out in the tank really increase. Nice product and vid though!
I wouldn't hesitate to buy anything from BPD. They make great products.
Sold it to me! Perfect video
HI Kyle you should have a look at Force Accessories for protective gear for your bike. They are an Australian company and the company make lots of very strong protective products. Thanks for the videos.
looks like quality stuff. you would think after all these years that bikes have been water cooled the manufacturers would include some kind of brace or support considering the radiator is guaranteed to bend as soon as you lay it down.
Great video. I have them on my KTM's. Once I get a newer KTM in will have to give these new guards a try. btw, what type of motorcycle lift jack are u using? I am tired of bending down when working on my bikes.
I am pretty sure that the rubber bands are so that the shrouds can flex out and snap back into place, rather than just breaking at the bolt!
+1 on your bent radiator comments. One side took me 2 minutes, other side took me 30.
Haha!
I have always bought radiator braces for my bikes. Will these guards do the same thing?
Leaning towards the Trail Tech because of the downspout protection but I’m not sure about the type of metal that’s used.
My new BPD for a 2022 YZ250X are still Gen 1design
the give the band has to offer may reduce damage to shrouds when crashing. Mine are torn to shit. I wish bpd would allow the aluminum to extends back to protect the rads from side impacts better. If the rads get hit behind the guards, not much protection is offered. they do offer great frontal protection. I actually bent the front grill with a stick, that surely would have punctured my rad.
Appreciate the product review. Thank you Kyle.
BTW, your pipe appears less shiny than expected. Is it aftermarket??
No, this is the stock pipe.
ayy i can already see my radiators bent just by looking at that guard.
Keep up the great videos
Wish they made nice radiator gaurds like this for my 04 kx250 :/
Kyle do you like these guards or the flo radiator guard better?
Kyle I ask cause I just watched the flo review and you said those were the best amd this video you said these were the best I really need to know there expensive like to make the right decision thanks Kyle
Like most of us, Kyle is learning as time goes on. Finding newer, better products. Obviously reviews are made with facts and preference.
great channel love your honest reviews, i have a question do you know anything about the "reed" issues on the 300s? have you had any problems? how many hours do you have on your bike? thanks
Not a single problem on mine. I have 17 hours on my 2017 300 XC
Which ones would you recommend for a ktm exc 125 2015
Thanks
Nice Video
My wondering is the 2x little bolt are they titanium ? this is a 2017 video still the best?
when I
go to bullet proof design website displayed says error website not found?
What is the name of the scissor lift you are using in this video
Gutted I spent £230 shipped to England for set then they bring a gen 2 out!!
can i buy the old guards?
Are you local in Utah?
Can a 170cm(5'7)drive kx 250(2003)
Pls answer me,dirt bike channel
What happened to the rk tek 2 head?
Did anybody notice "cars" playing on a tv in the background at 0:32
They don't fit with a carbon fiber pipe guard on the 2017 ktm 300 xc-w
they touch on the bottom of the left side of the guard and at the back of the bottom of the right side, I had to grind about half an inch of the right bottom side
perfect timing I just bent my radiator on my 300 last weekend :(
Use Anti-sieze on the bolts.
Too expensive
1st
they are rubbish..same design as all the other rubbish billet guards..they offer virtually no side protection which is where most impacts come from..Enduro Engineering guards are better by far but I guess they didn't give you a free hoodie. Enduro Engineering radiator guards are best
I buy my bikes and my parts the same as everyone else, Sam. In 2016 I spent thousands of dollars in parts to review for the channel. Enough to buy a complete dirt bike. These give great protection from side impacts. I have used the EE guards too on multiple bikes in the past. Every time I tipped the bike with the EE guards, I bent my radiators. I have the BPD guards multiple bikes and haven't bent a radiator yet. Real world review :)
Rode my 250FX last week and literally laid the bike over on a hill climb. It was nothing to write home about but the BPD rad guard didn’t protect the side of my new radiator.
2nd A.K.A. 1st of the losers