Evotech Radiator Guard Install | Ducati [StreetFighter V4 S]

[@variable851]

Thanks, Mike. This video was extremely helpful. It's worth mentioning that if someone is planning to do the Evotech frame sliders, it is worth doing the radiator guards and sliders at the same time since a lot of the same pieces get removed. Your install videos are the best. Cheers

[@TheModernSnipez]

Appreciate you giving me that idea, attempting that soon!

[@robertmarty9277]

Just wanted to comment that your video was the one I followed to do this job; and you made this time consuming and difficult job very easy to follow. Thank you for the awesome work! I appreciate you!!!

[@MotovationUSA]

Glad it helped!

[@mickwhite9539]

I'd read on forums that this was a pig of a job and best left to the dealer, but after watching Mike's video I was confident I could do it myself if I took my time and followed Mike's advice to the letter. I've just finished the installation, I took my time, made notes, and kept referring back to the video. Mike makes it look easier than it actually is, but with patience and plenty of time it is easily within the scope of the average motorcycle enthusiast. An excellent video, well done!

[@4nierh]

Just finished the install. The oil cooler nuts are hell with my fat fingers. I’ve watched other install videos for the guards and they aren’t even close to how thorough you were with instructions. It made this install much easier. Thanks and keep those install videos coming.

[@jmanjman3916]

Great video! I installed mine yesterday and it went perfectly. I used some body shop masking tape and taped all the screws in place on each part after I removed it so none of the screws would get lost or mixed up. Putting the oil cooler nuts back on was definitely the hardest part of the job. I put some heavy duty grease on the tip of my finger and pressed the nut in the grease. I was then able to get the nut on the threads and slowly get it turned. It took about 3 tries, but worked great. Hope these tips help. It’s worth the effort. Looks fantastic and no more ugly bent radiator fins.

[@r6realtor]

I'm pretty sure every guy that's ever installed these owes you dinner!! Thanks for the vid!!

[@FingersRides]

Ok this video literally saved my life

[@LifewithAnnaBee]

He makes every installation soooo easy! My eyes were literally twitching after editing this video. 🥴🤯 There was just so much information to go through and I swear to you, it felt like Mike unscrewed a thousand screws. 😳😅

[@ClutchFirst]

I'm actually shocked I remembered where every screw went. LOL

[@Panzerlang]

One of those very rare 10/10 videos. Perfection. :)

[@ClutchFirst]

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[@jonathanlin2583]

Really dope seeing you share these type of installs in such great detail and shot so well with more then ample information. There’s Nothing close out on the internet out there for sure. 🙌🙌🙌🙌 mad respect!

[@ClutchFirst]

These installation videos are a whole different breed of content. To be honest, I’m just glad any frustration does not show. Then again, I play it calm and cool most of the time.

[@loramarisin5699]

Hello Mike, Retired Army guy here. Retired in Philippines. I enjoy your videos and the way you walk through everything. Good job brother! Wifes name by the way lol.

[@Da.Onus.Burger.618]

MAH DUDE MIIIIIIKE!!! I actually bought the radiator guard for my Monster a year ago and still haven’t installed it yet! 😂😂😂 This video reminded me that I need to do that ish this weekend! Great content, as usual! 🙌🏾

[@ClutchFirst]

You need to get that on ASAP. That could be a costly mistake.

[@ethanmax3168]

Glad I found this vid. I got mines from you guys for my v4 and didn’t know where to place those rubber bumpers on the guards. Not a single instruction papers inside the box or in the paper bag the the guards comes in. Kinda got an idea where to place them now from this vid. Appreciate the vid Mike.

[@FingersRides]

Ok that install looks terrifying! Those nuts look like a nightmare to get back on without dropping them!

[@ClutchFirst]

This was an experience to say the least. I love working and learning about my bikes, so it's always a pleasure to share the information. However, if it's not something you're comfortable doing, take it to your dealer. Thank you for watching guys. Hit that Thumbs Up and don't forget to Subscribe.

[@sickyute]

How u think they will charge for that installation?

[@Imotopilot]

Thank you Mike! This was a PITA but your video guide was a godsend. Cheers amigo!

[@rogerweber8194]

Great helpful video. Wonder why Ducati do not have the radiator guards installed at the factory. looks like a lot of work for an inexpensive part.

[@wellwonky]

Thanks for putting this up - did mine yesterday on a V4s - those little 8mm nuts on the oil cooler are a biatch! Can’t get the music out of my head now - and learnt a new phrase ‘honkered down’? No idea what it means though :)

[@ClutchFirst]

Hey Gavin, welcome to the channel! I'm glad you found the install helpful. I can totally relate about those oil cooler nuts being a pain. Hit that Thumbs Up and Subscribe button to help the channel grow. More SF V4 S content to come.

[@tonypammen3033]

I’ve got to do this job as the powder coating on the evotech oil cooler guard has started to come off . Evotech replaced it free of charge, but it’s still a pain. Thanks for the video , it’s very detailed and far better than the evotech instructions 👍

[@woojalfaliq]

thanks man for the guide.. manage to get in and yes it was hard and time consumjng..5 hours to be exact.. especially the oil cooler nut..

[@richyf8163]

Great video. I fitted this only a few weeks ago on my V4S and it took a few hours. You made it look easy but trust me, getting the shroud off and keeping the new guards in place while pushing the shroud back into position is frustrating. Definitely improves the look as well protecting the radiator.

[@ClutchFirst]

Thank you for watching, hopefully we've earned your Sub. It was a challenge completing this install, but the sense of satisfaction I got knowing I conquered it, was cool. Sounds like you got your hands a little dirty. LOL I know exactly what you're talking about.

[@wristin863]

Great and clean video on install. Installed mine myself. More tubers should take a page from your book.

[@ClutchFirst]

Thank you Prime and welcome to the channel. How was your install process and which part was a challenge? I personally struggled holding the radiator and sliding the shroud off. Hit that Thumbs Up and Subscribe to help the channel grow.

[@wristin863]

@@ClutchFirst Removing and tightening the rear radiator bolts was tedious. As for holding the radiator, used an allen key temporarily and lots of painters tape to prevent tool wear. A side ratcheting wrench would have done the trick much quicker.

[@ChrisMag100]

I've done a lot of accessory installs. However, I paid my dealer to install the Evotech radiator guards on my Streetfighter V4S. If I had a lift, I'd have done it but I didn't want to crawl around on the garage floor in winter. On a separate note - got the Evotech tail tidy, frame sliders and Pazzo levers for my girlfriend's 400 from MotovationUSA - all nice products and easy to install.

[@ClutchFirst]

We appreciate you shopping with us. 🙂 Speaking about frame sliders, I need to get my butt in gear to install mine before the season start. Thank you for watching and don't forget to hit that Thumbs Up and Subscribe button. You'll enjoy the following SF V4 S video. 😉

[@motino_motovlog]

Hi Buddy Thank you for this perfect description 💪 This is one of the worst challenge I ever had 😅 Greetings from Germany Motino MotoVlog 😎✌️

[@Herby-99]

Thanks Mate, wouldn't have been able to do it without this

[@MotovationUSA]

Glad it helped you out!

[@vasiaismax]

Very comprehensive man, thanks for this video!

[@MotovationUSA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@governordnyce3244]

Damn mah dude. That was a long video but worth every sec. thanks as always for sharing such great information. 👍👍

[@ClutchFirst]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. Don’t forget to Subscribe and hit that thumbs up.

[@governordnyce3244]

@@ClutchFirst Been subbed from the start. I’m Denny King. This is an older account I had and using currently.

[@ccava]

What an excellent job on instructions to what I hear is a tedious install!

[@ItsOkLilFella]

It was while the 49th piece was coming off that I said to myself….”yeah, you’re not that guy”.

[@leakingjar6801]

i want you as my mechanic you are so gentle and fluid :respect...edit: why isint this installed factory its obvious it should be :(

[@HBChandler]

This was a nightmare! I have to say. I would have never made it without this video. But their hardest part was getting the radiator and oil Guards in place and then closing the cover back up. I think it took me more than 90 min to get them slid in proper and the getting the cover closed. Weirdly the right side felt super tight. Like I had to really push it back in place I all the holes lined up… but I’m praying nothing fell out of place and caused the tension.

[@O.P.9.3]

Huge help, great video ❤ thanks a lot 🙌🏼

[@MotovationUSA]

Glad it helped!

[@escapeorion3741]

Thank you for your efforts in making this helpful video!

[@Dunc]

Thanks for the video. I just installed mine last night using this as the instructions. The (2) 8mm radiator nuts were, as you said, torture to get back on. I hope to never do that again.

[@kookiebub]

I now understand why these are $25K machines .... There appears to be a Top Hat spacer within the grommets for the upper mounts of the oil cooler - you shifted them partially out @ 15:49 when flexing the shroud forward. If these spacers were removed, would you have greater upward movement of the cooler, which would allow the lower shroud to be pried over the cooler spigot easier ?

[@doctorwolfen]

Best reference video ever, thank you very much. I ask you please what loctite threadlocker type did you use and the tightening torque for winglets screws. Regards

[@mantrekker2357]

in details...thanks Mike..keep it up man..Ciao

[@markrowe1679]

Great vid. Needed some before and after pics though....

[@philcrazyclip]

thanks for this very helpful video! well done and explained!

[@gabmamb]

exceptional walkthrough, can you explain the difficulties and what to look out for when removing the plastic frame of the radiators?

[@ashten92]

Nice job!

[@davidmichels831]

Dude, thanks for posting this useful tutorial - your video was easy to follow. It would be highly appreciated if you could point us to the torque specifications for the SFV4S. It's easy to find the panigale online but it's missing data for V4S-specific bolts.

[@five-eyes666]

Excellent video for reference. Thanks

[@nigelpstreet]

Very helpful vid. Did you have any issues with bolt heads shearing? Ducati bolts are made from cheese, soft cheese at that.

[@asullivan8392]

Hey man, quick question, when you were putting the evo tech oil cooler and radiator guards on, when you reverse the process your video starts with you putting the hinged bottom piece of the shoud on, it skips the top pieces next to the radiator cap, does the bottom go on first then the top pieces or the top pieces then the bottom hing?

[@FingersRides]

Hey what size is the fan nut? 👍🏻

[@MagicMigic]

Stripped the screw for the wing the actual hole at the top not the thread. Any recommendations?

[@akd011]

this helped a lot

[@CarlosSilva-wn8qq]

Awesome 👏 job, can you do mine 😂 question what brand are the side panels, they come on silver color and the wants you have are black?

[@ClutchFirst]

😉 Swing by the MotovationUSA shop and grab your EvoTech guard set and we got you LOL! During the installation I got my radiator side panels customized in black with my beveled logo. Thank you for watching, don’t forget to hit that Thumbs Up and Subscribe Button! 🙌🏽

[@allaboutmd]

@@ClutchFirst great video, going to be getting mine installed soon but while I am in there, I would love to black out the silver side panels like you did, especially since I have the stealth black SFV4S. Can you offer any suggestions on how to best black those out? Just a local paint shop or what did you do? Thanks!

[@karlos3611]

Sorry Mike IG not for me. Listen no issues great vid well explained keep it going.... its all good stuff Thumbs up (: Man that SF sure needs those guards a huge area to protect.

[@ClutchFirst]

Well, I took your constructive feedback and shot a few clips of the Evotech Guard. Stay tuned, a short highlight video should be up soon and I totally agreed that should have been part of this video.

[@doctor-d-rose69]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Do you have any videos showing the Evotech radiator and oil cooler guard install for the Panigale V4s (no Street Fighter) versions? Lots of great KZbinrs out there sharing their videos but I'm looking for one specifically for the Evotech brand. Thanks in advance!

[@karlos3611]

Nice job but would have been nice to show what they looked like after fitting?

[@ClutchFirst]

Thank you for the feedback. I agree, I should have shown it in the end but the video was very long and I had to make some cut in the end. You can always hit me up on IG to see how it looks like.

[@ClutchFirst]

You asked, we deliver. Here's a quick highlight vid showing how the Evotech Radiator Guard looks like. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn65qnyBgZWllcU Hit that Thumbs Up!

[@k_lead3244]

The best instructional video on this install. However, just like the others, the neglect to mention the most difficult part of putting it back together and skip it all together in the video. Putting the plastic pin with rubber back on the lower oil cooler is next to impossible. I had to take it into the dealer with shame. Don't do this install at home. Take the bike in.

[@lukjno6345]

and pay 380$ of labour? no thanks, learn how to dou it yourself. it's not rocket science

[@k_lead3244]

@@lukjno6345 Thats American centric. I paid $30 equivalent in labor.

[@lukjno6345]

I've done it at home by myself on the new streetfighter v4s MY2023 the day after I bought.

[@twistychaserNJ]

Nice video Mike but man this is a lot for some radiator guard.

[@ducatifamfl5306]

To add, the metal washer guides that connect the fairing through to the oil cooler will more than likely fall out, keep an eye out for this, and don't panic. 😊

[@NakedBikeMike]

Wish I watched this before I did mine. I was about to smash everything to pieces when I was trying to get them to fit.

[@ocm1774]

Every bike should come with some sort of radiator protection, when I buy one I don’t ride it till that is done, is the number 1 thing I do on every bike I’ve had.

[@stealthdoocatee]

How long did it take you total?

[@custardstrainer]

In hours probably about 10 but I did it over 3 days with a few breaks to do other things. I took it really steady and didn't rush anything. It would be easy to break some of the plastic tabs etc if you're not careful. I managed not to break anything!

[@jonathanlin2583]

Good thing I’m off today after realizing this video is 33 minutes grabbing a sandwich now and watch 😉

[@ClutchFirst]

Enjoy! 🙂

[@sw1yper]

One of the hardest install .. I’m iglad the plastic hinge underneath did not break during the process , and the evotech guard doesn’t sit properly in front of radiator .. had to wiggle and pull and push it was insane .. I would not buy and install this upgrade again.

[@blvckxryu]

thank you very much🙏🏾

[@anthonytempongko1291]

I finally did/finished mine, With a lot of swearing, patience and walking away to cool off, I was able to put it back together! Albeit, I’ll never recommend this product, there’s a better way of having to install a rad/oil cooler cover….. there’s gotta be,

[@motorracer88]

great!

[@bmpgmp]

Why can't someone make a plastic guard that just snaps into place????? I'm not ripping my bike apart like this!!!! Or, one that you slip some small zip ties through to fasten??? Just seems way to complicated for a simple guard.

[@ClutchFirst]

I can definitely understand where you're coming from about the amount of work it takes to complete. At the very same time, it's a high end CNC machined aluminum that's designed to flow air, withstand high temp, vibrations and all types of debris. A snap on solution might not be as good, not to mention zip ties would look absolutely atrocious on this naked bike. In your case, I'd recommend having a dealer do it. Just keep in mind, when taking your bike to dealer, they do the same exact thing ( you just don't see it). Thanks for watching and don't forget to Subscribe!

[@mmcleve]

I had 2 black washers left over after the install but don’t know where they came from (one from each side) anyone know?

[@4nierh]

They are from the bolts that mount the shroud to the tank. One of those bolts mounts the coolant reservoir to the tank on the right side and that’s where you’ll find the right side washer. The left side washer is for the same kind of bolt.

[@hungnghiatang7778]

Missing 2 screws after the whole thing

[@squidlips1044]

Why is this sooooo much more complicated than installing on the V2?

[@leakingjar6801]

me after watching the vid sellotapes the Guard on instead :P

[@genesixsr9007]

What a bike... pain in the ass

[@elithegreat6463]

Heck, there has to be an improvised way to Zip-Tie the crap out of these guards instead of going through all that Bullshit..GEEZ !!!