The radiator on the CRF250L (shown above bottom/left) is pretty vulnerable to damage. In stock form, the only thing protecting it is the plastic tank shroud and a flimsy black plastic guard. I wanted a sturdy guard that would completely surround the radiator and shield it from front and side impacts. The solution would be Flatland Racing's aluminum radiator guard, which fits the 2013+ Honda CRF250L.
Installation:
Installation was pretty simple. The guard comes with instructions and all mounting hardware. You basically remove your seat and left plastic tank shroud, then remove the black plastic radiator guard that comes on the bike. You then remove the bolts holding the radiator to the frame, put the Flatland Racing guard in place around the radiator, and put the two radiator bolts back in. The third mounting point for the guard uses one of the bolts that holds the plastic tank shroud to the frame. It's all pretty straightforward, but two of the three bolts are hard to get to, so a long thin socket extension will make your life easier. Once the radiator guard is on, you just put the tank shroud (shown above bottom/right) and seat back on, and you're ready to ride.
Final Product:
Once installed (top photo above), you can tell how sturdy the guard is. It is constructed from 1/8" aluminum and mounts to 3 different locations on the frame. It completely surrounds the radiator and should do a great job of protecting it from front and side impacts.
Where To Buy:
• CRF250L Flatland Racing Radiator Guard at SRmoto's On-Line Store
• CRF250L Flatland Racing Package Deal #1 at SRmoto's On-Line Store
• CRF250L Flatland Racing Package Deal #2 at SRmoto's On-Line Store
