RTC Radiator Shrouds??

[stever250r]

What happened to RTC Products? Does anyone have a clue where I might find a New Set of their Radiator Shrouds?

[stever250r]

Found some old threads... Looks like I am... "SOL"

So maybe a better question would be...

Who here out of all you "part makers" can duplicate them and make us some?

Any takers?

[cdrookie]

carbon fiber ones would be pretty sweet

[DnB_racing]

Originally posted by stever250r
Found some old threads... Looks like I am... "SOL"

So maybe a better question would be...

Who here out of all you "part makers" can duplicate them and make us some?

Any takers? I tried this a few months ago, if anyone can do it I have access to a pair(not mine) for any measurements that would be needed

I gave up looking for some and ended up getting a pair of sweet looking fourwerx carbon shrouds

[97Rocks]

hit up the fourworks guy.... another member on here told me he MAY be making some.........

[cdrookie]

i said about it in another thread about cf parts we'd like him to produce, but never heard any thing about it...

[DnB_racing]

Originally posted by cdrookie
i said about it in another thread about cf parts we'd like him to produce, but never heard any thing about it... call Jason I know he was working on cf parts last week, im not sure what you were looking for but it might be ready!

[trx750gsxr]

I work in a fabshop as a cnc programmer but have been know to jump over to the press brake from time to time. If you could draw me a print or i could use my stock ones for dimensions......bend them up out of aluminum i take it? He a reference thread of some other work i have done.



http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=458966

[trx750gsxr]

Something like this????

[stever250r]

Originally posted by trx750gsxr
Something like this????

Not exactly... The RTC shrouds were not your typical flat sided shroud. They were much larger, and had several bends that created a pointed look. Very distinctive design.

Check out this these links. Kyle's build has the RTC shrouds.

Maybe he will be willing to take some closer pictures and get us some measurements so we can resurrect these. I'll shoot him a PM and ask if he might could help us out...

Do you think you could make these?

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=321893

[trx750gsxr]

Definitely. Search gsxr quad on here and check out the green tank and nose cone I did.....I will pm u a link later

[stever250r]

I hope Kyle (trx250rkid) will not mind me using his picture, but its the only one I could find.

Here is a better picture (close up) of the shrouds, and another link to his build. The pictures showing the shrouds are found on page 14..

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=211229&perpage=10&pagenumber=14I

If you could make them, I will buy a set, and I am sure there are others on here who would like a set as well..

[DnB_racing]

Originally posted by stever250r
maybe he will be willing to take some closer pictures and get us some measurements so we can resurrect these. I'll shoot him a PM and ask if he might could help us out...

Do you think you could make these?

I can get the measurements im terrible at drawing but, I can get it close with the right measurements, there is also a area that has a clearance for the shocks cut out

[stever250r]

Originally posted by DnB_racing
I can get the measurements im terrible at drawing but, I can get it close with the right measurements, there is also a area that has a clearance for the shocks cut out

That would be great!!

I have emailed Kyle and asked if he would be willing to help us out with this as well. Maybe he will chime in, when he reads it..

[stever250r]

Originally posted by trx750gsxr
Definitely. Search gsxr quad on here and check out the green tank and nose cone I did.....I will pm u a link later

I dont think my PM is working... Try emailing me at
sroarksr@gmail.com.

[trx750gsxr]

a point was added in.....

[trx750gsxr]

this would be coming from if you were standing at the back of the quad

[DnB_racing]

the only other thing is there is a half moon in the top and bottom to allow clearance for the shocks

I will get some measurments tommorow for you

how many sets can you make?

[trx750gsxr]

I need to get a blank quoted from my laser Guy and will get back on here. Probably end up being .090 6061-t6 aluminum.........

[sameltoe]

I would be in for a set also...but it wouldn't be for a month or so lol

[stever250r]

Originally posted by trx750gsxr
a point was added in.....

That looks better...

It looks like you still have a 90 deg. brake at the top and bottom bends. If you look at the pictures above.... the top and bottom brake are also angled, "flared"...

Your design would be easier to make, and less costly. I believe in order to get the flare on the top and bottom you would have to have a larger sheet of aluminum, and would have material loss. The excess material would have to be removed, is order to get the final outcome..

Am I thinking correct?

[trx750gsxr]

There is no material loss when you flat blank develope.

[trx750gsxr]

There is no material loss when you flat blank develope.

[stever250r]

Originally posted by trx750gsxr
There is no material loss when you flat blank develope.

Well I wasnt for certain... Do you see what I am talking about with the top and bottom brake points though?

[sand_blaster]

I've always wanted the RTC shrouds as well.

[trx750gsxr]

Yea I can kinda tell. Will check it out tomorrow a little better my internet on the PC is being a ******

[trx250rkid]

hey guys, I should be home from school this weekend for the holiday and will pull off one of the shrouds and take some pics with some measurements for you guys.

[stever250r]

Originally posted by trx250rkid
hey guys, I should be home from school this weekend for the holiday and will pull off one of the shrouds and take some pics with some measurements for you guys.

Great! Thanks Kyle...

[trx750gsxr]

Got some good news. Ordering material tomorrow and will mount my radiator Monday to pull measurement and mock a set up

[troybilt]

Good stuff.. keep us posted. You build some nice parts! Wish I had you're tools/knowledge... I've got tons of ideas...

[stever250r]

Originally posted by trx750gsxr
Got some good news. Ordering material tomorrow and will mount my radiator Monday to pull measurement and mock a set up

x2 what Troy said.

Thank you for taking this on... I cant wait to see how these turn out... :)

[sameltoe]

Very excited!
Will you use a stock or aftermarket radiator? Or do most shrouds fit both? idk lol

[CorvetteZ06]

I cant wait to see the pics!! I am DEF. in for a set!!!! Thank you!! :cool:

[farmer250r]

im in for a set too! pm me when there done!

[trx750gsxr]

Hey guys,

I will be mounting a stock radiator to mock up and pull dimensions from on monday. Hopefully I should have some bent up by the end of the week. I want to use a stock radiator cuz most of the guys run thoes i assume. Want it to be avialble to everyone tho. If some one had a pwr cooler i would be more then willing to make a set for them free of charge to to see how it would work out and has thoes aviable as well....

[CorvetteZ06]

Originally posted by trx750gsxr
Hey guys,

I will be mounting a stock radiator to mock up and pull dimensions from on monday. Hopefully I should have some bent up by the end of the week. I want to use a stock radiator cuz most of the guys run thoes i assume. Want it to be avialble to everyone tho. If some one had a pwr cooler i would be more then willing to make a set for them free of charge to to see how it would work out and has thoes aviable as well....

sounds great!!

[stever250r]

Originally posted by trx750gsxr
Hey guys,

I will be mounting a stock radiator to mock up and pull dimensions from on monday. Hopefully I should have some bent up by the end of the week. I want to use a stock radiator cuz most of the guys run thoes i assume. Want it to be avialble to everyone tho. If some one had a pwr cooler i would be more then willing to make a set for them free of charge to to see how it would work out and has thoes aviable as well....

I have an AFCO radiator. I believe that shrouds mounted and bent for a stock radiator should work fine.. Can anyone confirm this?

[cdrookie]

i don't see why there would be any difference between radiators. i had a stock one then switched to a pwr and shrouds still fit

[trx750gsxr]

Thats great to hear!

[trx750gsxr]

Need to know if the center plastic peice between the two shrouds needs to be there made out of aluminum....if so this isnt gonna be so easy lol

[DnB_racing]

Originally posted by trx750gsxr
Need to know if the center plastic peice between the two shrouds needs to be there made out of aluminum....if so this isnt gonna be so easy lol if you are talking about the rubber splash guard or the radiator grill then no they dont have to be aluminum

[stever250r]

Originally posted by DnB_racing
if you are talking about the rubber splash guard or the radiator grill then no they dont have to be aluminum

X 2.... .

Just looking for the Shrouds.

The Stock Grill / or Aftermarket Louvers attach to the 4 tabs on the radiator itself, they are separate from the Shrouds that have (3) attachment points.

[stever250r]

Any updates Jerry? Just wondering....

[trx750gsxr]

yes i got something mocked up outta cardboard. Gonna take some pics this weekend and see what you guys think before i go for the real deal....Cool?

[stever250r]

Sounds great!!! I'll be on the look out for pictures.. .

Thanks again.

[trx250rkid]

hey guys, sorry i didnt come through with the pictures last weekend... some stuff came up and I was only able to be home for Sunday and didn't have much free time. I'm going to try to get home this weekend and will definately get some pics for you. sorry for leaving you hangin!

[slamdak8782]

I have the full rtc setup on mine including the center piece rtc made. If people are interested I d pull them off so you could fab something up. Maybe you could straighten the one side better. Snagged a branch in the woods and bent the shroud a bit. There are pics in my old build. See legendary trx250r build. Hope that helps

[etccb]

slamdak8782 thread

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=195113&highlight=legendary

[stever250r]

Any progress on this, or does it look like a bust?

[trx750gsxr]

Def not a bust man just bare with me. I'm doing a complete rebuild.....and my boss at the shop won't let me hang out after hours til the night shift picks back up in a week or so. Sorry for the delay

[DnB_racing]

Originally posted by trx750gsxr
Def not a bust man just bare with me. I'm doing a complete rebuild.....and my boss at the shop won't let me hang out after hours til the night shift picks back up in a week or so. Sorry for the delay bosses!!!there all the same,

you try to get overtime working on home projects with there tools and material, and they complain! go figure

[trx750gsxr]

No it will be strictly off the clock. More about insurance purpose. He dosent mind me using the equipment. I have a great relationship with the owners. So its just gonna be a little longer. Alothough I'm gonna have to pm the guy with the shrouds and work something out. Would be nice to have a set in hand but def not necessary

[DnB_racing]

Originally posted by trx750gsxr
No it will be strictly off the clock. More about insurance purpose. He dosent mind me using the equipment. I have a great relationship with the owners. So its just gonna be a little longer. Alothough I'm gonna have to pm the guy with the shrouds and work something out. Would be nice to have a set in hand but def not necessary Ya its sounds so ugly the way I said it LOL
no wonder my boss would get so upset,

I wouldnt have thought any less of you either way

[badtothebone250]

I would be interested in buying 2 sets!!! Cant wait to see them done!

[Pumashine]

Did these ever get done?

[laeger400]

I made a set for steve. The didn't fit right so I actually went to his house in Lexington ky and put them on the bike to see what needed to change. I came back to indy changed them and then the upper mount needed to be moved out 1/2" so the top of the shroud would run parallel with radiator. I gave him a number to a guy local that I could call and explain what needed to be done but havnt heard from him since. He never went by my buddies shop.

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h426/jdub160/LSR%20CRF%20450%20PROJECT/rtcreplicashrouds006.jpg

[250R4EVR]

These are sweet ! I want a set lol

[Pumashine]

They look good, welds look awesome.

[jerorski]

They are sweet, thats what i'm talkin about

[250R4EVR]

Can I get a set please ???

[laeger400]

I can't right now I am too busy. Im building a 250 mod chassis right now. Once I finish that I will let you all know. Its just taking a lot of time to build all the fixtures for a complete chassis.

Thanks Jerry

[sameltoe]

Pumashine is making these

[sameltoe]

Another angle... I think their going to be sweet!

[250R4EVR]

I want !!!

[jerorski]

When will they be ready, i'll take a set of them, is there any way you can you make a few sets that stick out like the Walsh style that will mount up oem style? That would be a big hit too!

[sameltoe]

http://www.trx250r.net/forum/body/20327-pumas-stealth-shrouds.html

Think pumashine is getting close...

And its pretty kewl if you have his old style scoops too, just to beable to mount them to the center section..

[DnB_racing]

I Just bought a set of the RTC shrouds from a partout from the for sale section from 312R1 Arens/Laeger/sparks partout check out his partout for other parts

Im shocked I actually got to them before everone else did LOL:blah: