Radiator Side Panels?

[JoeZ]

I just discovered that they make Radaitor Side Panels for the NC700's. Anyone know anything about these? What do they do? They're being sold for well over $200.00?!!! I mean they look like just plastic stick-ons? Are they really useful?

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[670cc]

The site you linked has a button for asking product questions. Ask them what their purpose is. I have no clue.

 

[StratTuner]

at $260 , the purpose seems to be to relieve you of excess money you may have.

 

[JoeZ]

I tried asking question.

The site you linked has a button for asking product questions. Ask them what their purpose is. I have no clue.

I did press the product question link and that only opened up another page with general information on many things. There wasn't a simple avenue to ask a question on this specific item. It appeared it would be faster to get someone here to respond before they would. But I'll do my own research.

 

[JoeZ]

Just found them on Amazon. Insane? $260.00 for plastic stick-ons? I'm wondering what happens when you have to work on your Radaitor??

Amazon.com: PUIG Radiator Side Panel 7526J: Automotive

 

[GgarryP]

From Amazon product info:

ABS plastic

Improve wind protection on legs

Sticker kit supplied for personalization

No modifications required

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[Dennis M]

The photo in both links show an S model not an X. maybe they help in some way on the S, Probably wouldn't even fit on a X.

 

[DirtFlier]

...put a big cheeseball onto the hook and dip it into the water.

 

[Moto-Kafe]

I think they are more for aesthetics, than function..........just covers the bare radiator hanging out there for all to see......which could have been hidden better somehow by Mr. Honda during Design.

 

[670cc]

I think they are more for aesthetics, than function..........just covers the bare radiator hanging out there for all to see......which could have been hidden better somehow by Mr. Honda during Design.

Compared to most other vehicles, one aspect of motorcycles that I like is that much of the working “machinery” is visible. I like seeing the machinery. I wouldn’t want my machinery covered with an extra cheesy piece of plastic.

As for the purpose of these radiator panels, one possibility is they are meant to resemble the radiator shrouds on motocross bikes. There are quite an array of radiator shrouds available for them, as I noticed from a quick browse.