2022 Radiator shrouds

[Greg]

Yeah, I’ve called 2 dealers now and given them the numbers over a month ago with no luck. They just don’t call back. Useless over here!!

 

[ferraiolo1]

You can also buy the aero kit

 

[wallycycle]

Those shrouds make the bike look like a Ducati Streetfighter V4 wanna-be.

 

[ferraiolo1]

That’s a bit of a stretch.

 

[wallycycle]

 

[Max Kool]

Really the first thing I would change if I owned a SFV4… remove the winglets. So stupid

 

[edgelett]

Those shrouds make the bike look like a Ducati Streetfighter V4 wanna-be.

radiator shrouds and winglets aren't the same.
The ducati looks ridiculous.

 

[mark.lb]

Unless you are regularly going 150 mph plus on a closed circuit - I don’t get it.

 

[Max Kool]

Oh it’s simple, “fashion”.

 

[wallycycle]

Unless you are regularly going 150 mph plus on a closed circuit - I don’t get it.

Strictly a design statement, not rooted in reality. Lots of bike manufacturers do that. Indian with their FTR 1200 included. 19"/18" wheels shod with FT tires and extra wide bars. Sells bikes. We both bought one but they'll never see a dirt flat track.

 

[FTR London]

radiator shrouds and winglets aren't the same.
The ducati looks ridiculous.

Remember when Lorenzo first tested them on the GP17? Looked like a Sopwith Camel. A few years later, albeit less obtrusive, manufacturers started adding Moto GP winglets to road bikes. They don't only look ridiculous, but the suggestion that this level of aero is necessary for a road rider is farcical.

 

[ferraiolo1]

I still don’t see how bigger vertical scoops for more airflow seem like horizontal winglets.

 

[wallycycle]

Ducati also claim that the winglets direct some engine heat away from the rider. Maybe, maybe not. Who am I to say.

The aftermarket has responded to owners that don't like them with block-off plates.

Sorry, back to the topic at hand. We run OEM Akros, cat-delete link pipes and reflective material under the seats. Heat I find only bothersome now stationary with high outside temps. I won't be installing the new and improved radiator shrouds. Don't like the way they look.

 

[ferraiolo1]

In traffic when the fan kicks on is when you notice it the most.

which has to do with the inner section of them. Which they coulda added without changing the appearance.

 

[donlycan]

You can now order the 2022 Radiator shrouds, you will need items 20, 21, 23, 32, and 33 from the diagram list

https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/assembly/?modelId=N22RZR25A8&assemblyId=436075

Comes to around $80

I added the price of these parts and come up with a cost much higher, $136. '22 price increase? Even with current discount the parts are still over $100. Am I doing something wrong. Thanks!

 

[ferraiolo1]

That was over a year ago. So no surprise there. It was also before indian came out with the “aero kit”

https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/shop/accessories/ftr-1200-accessories/2889571/

 

[donlycan]

That was over a year ago. So no surprise there. It was also before indian came out with the “aero kit”

https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/shop/accessories/ftr-1200-accessories/2889571/

Did I make a mistake ordering the shrouds separately? Is the Aero Kit the same or better? I was not aware of the Aero Kit.

 

[Staedtler]

The aero kit contains more than just the shrouds. It contains a new radiator hose, heat deflector, louvres and deflector guard.
I suspect at the very least you will need to add the 'Louvers' 5457775 & 5457776' and maybe the moutning screws too (item 21)

 

[ferraiolo1]

Radiator hose isn’t needed., no idea why they re designed it. The heat deflector is just a rubber flap that sits on top of the front cylinder.

Since this kit wasn’t available. Ordering individually was your only way to get them. Currently the kit is a better deal.

 

[donlycan]

Thanks ALL!
I ordered the '22 parts separately. Pricing was slightly less than the Aero Kit with current discount. Since the flap and hose aren't that important, I'm satisfied.