Flo Motorsports Radiator Braces
MSRP: $119.95
$95.96
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The Flo Motorsports Pro Series Radiator Braces are essential heavy-duty protection components engineered to safeguard expensive, fragile aluminum radiators from catastrophic crushing and bending during tip-overs, side impacts, and tree strikes. Motorcycle radiators are constructed from delicate brazed aluminum with ultra-thin cooling fins; a minor crash can twist the core, rupture the coolant tank, and end your riding day with an overheated engine. Flo Motorsports braces provide an impenetrable structural roll-cage around your radiators.
CNC-machined from 4mm thick high-strength 6061-T6 billet aluminum, Flo Motorsports radiator braces feature a multi-point triangulated support structure. Unlike cheap stamped brackets that only support the rear of the radiator, Flo's design wraps completely around the perimeter of the radiator core and anchors firmly to both the front frame downtube and the radiator mounting lugs. This creates a rigid cage that distributes side-impact forces across the main frame rather than crushing the radiator core. The open-mesh design maximizes unobstructed airflow through the cooling fins, preventing engine overheating during hot, low-speed trail riding.
- Material: 4.0mm CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aircraft aluminum
- Structural Architecture: Triangulated perimeter roll-cage with front and rear tie-plates
- Airflow Efficiency: High-flow open window profile maintains 100% cooling capacity
- Hardware: Stainless steel high-tensile mounting bolts and threaded frame spacers
- Finish: Anodized protective finish in silver, black, or factory-matched colors
### Step-by-Step Installation & Safety Protocols Installation requires basic metric hand tools. Remove the front seat and radiator plastic shrouds. Drain coolant only if your specific model requires removing radiator hoses for bracket access (most models install with hoses in place). Unbolt the radiators from the frame tabs. Position the Flo Motorsports inner support brackets against the frame, align the outer cage braces around the radiator tanks, and reassemble using the supplied high-tensile stainless steel hardware. Torque all mounting bolts to 10-12 Nm. Reinstall the plastic radiator shrouds, which bolt directly into the outer face of the Flo braces.
### Maintenance & Crash Inspection Maintenance involves inspecting the braces for straightness after crashes and checking mounting hardware tightness during routine service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do Flo Motorsports Radiator Braces restrict cooling airflow?
A: No. The braces are engineered with CAD-optimized airflow cutouts that allow maximum air penetration into the radiator cooling fins without causing engine temperature increases.
Q: Will my stock plastic radiator shrouds fit over these braces?
A: Yes. Flo Motorsports braces are designed to maintain factory shroud mounting geometry, allowing your OEM or aftermarket plastics to bolt on without trimming or bending.
Q: Can these braces be used if my radiators are already slightly bent?
A: Radiators must be reasonably straight to align with the precision mounting holes of the braces. If slightly twisted, gently straighten the radiator tanks before installing the braces.
Q: How do these braces attach to the motorcycle frame?
A: The braces anchor securely to both the factory radiator frame mounting tabs and the front frame cradle downtube, creating a multi-point truss that disperses impact energy.