question about the MC engine guard

mrlmd1 · 05-13-2009, 08:20 PM

Does that guard mount with the existing bolts in the front and lower part of the frame or is there another method of attachment? Are those bolts, especially the lower one, long enough or does it come with new bolts? Any tricks in attaching it, like top end first or it doesn't matter? How much torque on the bolts or just tighten it up as good as you can get it?
Thanks.

alantf · 05-14-2009, 07:45 AM

The only extra that I needed was a new bolt to fit the horn back in its new position on the guard. It took all of 5 minutes to "throw it on" using the existing bolts. I've got a ratchet set, but don't possess a torque wrench, but "nice & tight", while not being very scientific, seems fine.

dubwise · 07-21-2009, 11:19 AM

I just installed the MC guard yesterday.
Excellent instructions, and all needed parts.
Top mounts where the horn is with the existing bolt.
Bottom mounts on the engine mount with a provided longer bolt, existing nut.
Horn mounts on the guard with a provided bolt.

I had trouble getting the engine mount bolt in because the picture is wrong.
Follow the written directions instead and put the bolt in from the left side.
You'll need 12mm and 13mm sockets and wrenches.
Very solid piece of kit, I feel better riding with it on there.

There you go, more information that anyone could want.

mrlmd1 · 07-22-2009, 10:00 AM

Yeah - I got mine maybe a week after I posted that question and I think it took less time and effort to put it on than it did to open the box and get it out and check for all the parts.
Real easy, fits well. looks good too.

Blackbird · 07-27-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mrlmd1

Yeah - I got mine maybe a week after I posted that question and I think it took less time and effort to put it on than it did to open the box and get it out and check for all the parts.
Real easy, fits well. looks good too.

Photo! Photo!

mrlmd1 · 07-28-2009, 10:30 AM

I'm having trouble sending multiple pics, like 3 at a time, under 5mb as the site says, but they aren't uploading even if I make them a smaller size.
I have 7 nice pics of the MC guard on the bike from all different angles, but I may have to send them one at a time in separate messages if I can't get this to work.
I'll try to find out in the troubleshooting section first before I send 7 separate messages on here.

Easy Rider · 07-28-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mrlmd1

I'm having trouble sending multiple pics, like 3 at a time, under 5mb as the site says, but they aren't uploading even if I make them a smaller size.

Not positive about this but I think you are going to have to "find" via browse and upload them one at a time....but you should be able to do several for one post....just by repeating the process.

mrlmd1 · 07-29-2009, 10:41 AM

Here's a few pics of the MC guard on my bike - from all different angles. It's the shiniest piece of chrome on my bike.

VTXorcist · 07-29-2009, 11:31 AM

Looks awesome! I like how it gives the bike even more of that "fat cruiser" look, and more shiny bits are never a bad thing!

bonehead · 07-29-2009, 12:17 PM

Where did you buy them and how much, if I may ask

05-13-2009, 08:20 PM	#1
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	question about the MC engine guard Does that guard mount with the existing bolts in the front and lower part of the frame or is there another method of attachment? Are those bolts, especially the lower one, long enough or does it come with new bolts? Any tricks in attaching it, like top end first or it doesn't matter? How much torque on the bolts or just tighten it up as good as you can get it? Thanks. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-14-2009, 07:45 AM	#2
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: question about the MC engine guard The only extra that I needed was a new bolt to fit the horn back in its new position on the guard. It took all of 5 minutes to "throw it on" using the existing bolts. I've got a ratchet set, but don't possess a torque wrench, but "nice & tight", while not being very scientific, seems fine. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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07-21-2009, 11:19 AM	#3
dubwise Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 27	Re: question about the MC engine guard I just installed the MC guard yesterday. Excellent instructions, and all needed parts. Top mounts where the horn is with the existing bolt. Bottom mounts on the engine mount with a provided longer bolt, existing nut. Horn mounts on the guard with a provided bolt. I had trouble getting the engine mount bolt in because the picture is wrong. Follow the written directions instead and put the bolt in from the left side. You'll need 12mm and 13mm sockets and wrenches. Very solid piece of kit, I feel better riding with it on there. There you go, more information that anyone could want. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-22-2009, 10:00 AM	#4
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: question about the MC engine guard Yeah - I got mine maybe a week after I posted that question and I think it took less time and effort to put it on than it did to open the box and get it out and check for all the parts. Real easy, fits well. looks good too.
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07-28-2009, 10:30 AM	#6
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: question about the MC engine guard I'm having trouble sending multiple pics, like 3 at a time, under 5mb as the site says, but they aren't uploading even if I make them a smaller size. I have 7 nice pics of the MC guard on the bike from all different angles, but I may have to send them one at a time in separate messages if I can't get this to work. I'll try to find out in the troubleshooting section first before I send 7 separate messages on here.
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07-29-2009, 10:41 AM	#8
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: question about the MC engine guard Here's a few pics of the MC guard on my bike - from all different angles. It's the shiniest piece of chrome on my bike.
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07-29-2009, 11:31 AM	#9
VTXorcist Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 114	Re: question about the MC engine guard Looks awesome! I like how it gives the bike even more of that "fat cruiser" look, and more shiny bits are never a bad thing! __________________ Orange is the fastest color. Red is a close second.
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07-29-2009, 12:17 PM	#10
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: question about the MC engine guard Where did you buy them and how much, if I may ask __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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