Front mudguard

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  1. Philip Atkin

    Philip Atkin New Member

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    Does a 2012 1600 Thunderbird need a front mudguard flap/extension to prevent stone damage to the radiator.please
     
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    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    Can't do any harm! Cheaper than a new radiator, but its beauty is in the eye of the beholder ... you!
    Got one on me Trident ... had it from its 1st service. Got one on the back as well!!! :cool::cool:
     
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    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    tried here? is it what your after, probably more on ebay
     
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    Philip Atkin New Member

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    Thanks for crispey my next question of course does it have any effect on the cooling capability of the radiator. I considered putting a similar grill on my BMW RT but some were horrified at the prospect.
     
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    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    That I would not know, but you would think it shouldn't affect it too much
     
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    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Personally I wouldn't want to install anything that would impede the flow of air to a cooling system radiator.
     
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    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    septuagenariansycler has one so give him an ask!
     
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    Hmm, that looks interesting. I might have a serious bill on the car coming up but if not I might well go for one of these.
     
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