Radiator & Oil Cooler Guards

About Radiator & Oil Cooler Guards

A radiator guard is a shield mounted in front of the radiator to keep rocks, sticks and roost from denting the fins or cracking the core. A damaged radiator leads to overheating, so owners add a guard before hard trail use or after losing a radiator.

The listings here are a small mix of related parts. Radiator guards are shown for Beta, Husaberg, Husqvarna and KTM models. Air scoops are listed in black and white carbon-pattern finishes and for the Honda TRX450R. A radiator relocation kit is listed for 2020 to 2026 CFMOTO 600 Touring and CFORCE 500 and 600 models. All are model-specific, so match make, model and year, and pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page.

Brands here include Maier, Moose Offroad and Rival Powersports USA. For other protection, see Engine Guards, Skid Plates, Sliders & Spools and Grille Guards & Light Protectors, all in Guards & Protection.

FAQs on radiator guards

Do radiator guards reduce cooling?

Any panel in front of a radiator adds some restriction, but guards have openings so air still passes through. After fitting one, watch the temperature on hot, slow rides and keep the guard clear of packed mud.

How do I clean a radiator packed with mud?

Use a garden hose at low pressure and spray from the back of the radiator forward where you can reach it, so the mud is pushed out the way it came in. A pressure washer can bend the thin fins, so avoid it close up.

What does an air scoop do for a radiator?

An air scoop is a shaped piece beside the radiator that is meant to channel more air through it, which can help cooling in slow or hot conditions. Shape and fit depend on the model, so check the listing.

Will a radiator guard fit my machine?

Only if the listing names your make, model and year. Radiator size and mounting points differ between machines, so a guard made for one model will not bolt to another.