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XoZe · 10-03-2007, 09:35 PM

Well, I just finished installing the engine guards on the M. I wanted to go with something subtle, so I ended up with these small ones. Not much protection for anything other than the actual engine, but I like the way they look. I might even powdercoat them black.

Alex13 · 10-03-2007, 09:38 PM

Those look nice! Are they the ones from suzuki?

XoZe · 10-03-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex13

Those look nice! Are they the ones from suzuki?

No, I actually bought them from someone on Two Wheeled Texans here in DFW who had them on a C50, but she didn't like them as they were too small. They look like the OEM, but I think these don't stick out as far as OEM.

Alex13 · 10-03-2007, 09:54 PM

I like those. They are exactly what I want. Like you said they are subtle and the perfect size.

SNAFU · 10-03-2007, 11:25 PM

Nice!

digitalbroccoli · 10-04-2007, 10:37 AM

Subtle. I like them. I went with the OEM's for much the same rationale...I didn't want something that stuck out a ton. I realize there's not a lot of protection, but its a decent tradeoff in my book.

Petcop · 10-04-2007, 11:59 AM

I have the OEM ones on my bike. I don't like the looks of the lindby bars or others that stick way out either. I really thought these wouldn't offer much protection because they are so small, but a couple of months ago, I did a slow speed dumpover while pulling into the driveway at work and hit some sand. I was fine, besides being mortified...hahaha...and of course was more worried about the bike.

Once I lifted it back up though, not a single scratch on it! Fortunately I had the saddlebags on that day for a change, and between those and the engine guards, it was enough to protect everything, so I'm happy with them!

BikinIT · 10-05-2007, 08:02 AM

They look sharp. Don't know if you plan on adding highway pegs. I have the OEM guards, which look good but it isn't as comfortable to rest my feet on the highway pegs as I thought it'd be. The air cleaner is huge.

Nico · 10-05-2007, 12:14 PM

They look very similar to the OEM guards which I have. One problem with the OEM guards I'm having is the bolt are rusting up. Does anyone know of a good source for stainless steel bolts in the right size?

BikinIT · 10-05-2007, 12:30 PM

Bolt rusting.... I forgot to mention that mine snapped/broke down where it is attached to the bottom. The dealer welded it for a small sum. I think others had the same problem too.

XoZe · 10-05-2007, 01:21 PM

I have a spray on thing that prevents rust. I'll check the name when I get home and post.

old new biker · 10-09-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by XoZe

I have a spray on thing that prevents rust. I'll check the name when I get home and post.

I am having the same problem with the bolts for my back rest to the billit supports. The hex holes are showing some rust.

XoZe

We would really like to know about the anti-rust spray that you have.

Thanks,
ONB

XoZe · 10-09-2007, 06:32 PM

Just found it...it's called Rust-Oleum of all things! RustOleum.com

mike-s · 10-11-2007, 09:47 AM

cheers, got a pair of these for my 250, and have an idea on htf to mount them based on this picture.

Alex13 · 10-14-2007, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nico

They look very similar to the OEM guards which I have. One problem with the OEM guards I'm having is the bolt are rusting up. Does anyone know of a good source for stainless steel bolts in the right size?

I want OEM guards. Do you have a good picture of them?

4dtvman · 10-16-2007, 08:43 PM

I think that XoZe guards are OEM because I installed a pair on my bike last night and there just like that. my bolts on top had spacers with stainless stell bolt but the ones on the bottom are regular steel. Unless I installed them wrong. The the spacer was need on top so the flange would not dig into the raditor housing.

XoZe · 10-16-2007, 11:06 PM

I don't have spacers on mine...& the bolts I had to by at a hardware store, because the person I bought them from had them on a C50 & the bolts she had were too short for my bike.

Husker_dude · 10-16-2007, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XoZe

Well, I just finished installing the engine guards on the M. I wanted to go with something subtle, so I ended up with these small ones. Not much protection for anything other than the actual engine, but I like the way they look. I might even powdercoat them black.

What is that yellow thingamajig on your disk brake? I'm assuming its a wheel lock?!

XoZe · 10-17-2007, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Husker_dude

What is that yellow thingamajig on your disk brake? I'm assuming its a wheel lock?!

Yeah it is a disk lock...I've been asked before why I have a yellow brake caliper!! You can't tell what is is in some of the pics.

SVZuki · 10-17-2007, 09:25 AM

Slim and sexy. Nice work!

10-03-2007, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
XoZe Found second gear by accident Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 346	Engine Guards Well, I just finished installing the engine guards on the M. I wanted to go with something subtle, so I ended up with these small ones. Not much protection for anything other than the actual engine, but I like the way they look. I might even powdercoat them black. __________________ HellCat Windshield, Ram Camera Mount, Kuryakyn Iso-Grips, Stebel Air Horn, Kuryakyn Ellipse Mirrors, Blue LED kit, Integrated tail light, side-mounted license plate. -------------- http://www.linkedin.com/in/joseluisherrera My other car is a Chevy Colorado www.coloradofans.com My other hobby is IDPA www.idpa.com Support your local sports www.los-toros.com

10-03-2007, 11:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,006	Nice! __________________

10-04-2007, 10:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
digitalbroccoli U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 06 M50 in Bluuuuuuuuue Location: Sodus, NY Posts: 1,059	Subtle. I like them. I went with the OEM's for much the same rationale...I didn't want something that stuck out a ton. I realize there's not a lot of protection, but its a decent tradeoff in my book. __________________ 06 Blue M50 - tattoo profiler and bags, pciii, hypercharger, cruzers, drag bars, lots of other goodies. 99 black bandit - winter project. mwahahaha.

10-05-2007, 08:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
BikinIT In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 Blk M50, 2001 Vulcan Location: Massachusetts Posts: 132	They look sharp. Don't know if you plan on adding highway pegs. I have the OEM guards, which look good but it isn't as comfortable to rest my feet on the highway pegs as I thought it'd be. The air cleaner is huge. __________________ Favorite epitaph "I told you I was sick"

10-05-2007, 12:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
BikinIT In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 Blk M50, 2001 Vulcan Location: Massachusetts Posts: 132	Bolt rusting.... I forgot to mention that mine snapped/broke down where it is attached to the bottom. The dealer welded it for a small sum. I think others had the same problem too. __________________ Favorite epitaph "I told you I was sick"

10-03-2007, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alex13 Third gear and cruising Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard M50 (Black) Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 481	Those look nice! Are they the ones from suzuki?

10-03-2007, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alex13 Third gear and cruising Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard M50 (Black) Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 481	I like those. They are exactly what I want. Like you said they are subtle and the perfect size.

10-04-2007, 11:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
Petcop Puddle Runner Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2005 Red M50 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 366	I have the OEM ones on my bike. I don't like the looks of the lindby bars or others that stick way out either. I really thought these wouldn't offer much protection because they are so small, but a couple of months ago, I did a slow speed dumpover while pulling into the driveway at work and hit some sand. I was fine, besides being mortified...hahaha...and of course was more worried about the bike. Once I lifted it back up though, not a single scratch on it! Fortunately I had the saddlebags on that day for a change, and between those and the engine guards, it was enough to protect everything, so I'm happy with them!

10-05-2007, 12:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nico In Training Joined: Sep 2006 Location: NoVA Posts: 134	They look very similar to the OEM guards which I have. One problem with the OEM guards I'm having is the bolt are rusting up. Does anyone know of a good source for stainless steel bolts in the right size?

10-05-2007, 01:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
XoZe Found second gear by accident Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 346	I have a spray on thing that prevents rust. I'll check the name when I get home and post. __________________ HellCat Windshield, Ram Camera Mount, Kuryakyn Iso-Grips, Stebel Air Horn, Kuryakyn Ellipse Mirrors, Blue LED kit, Integrated tail light, side-mounted license plate. -------------- http://www.linkedin.com/in/joseluisherrera My other car is a Chevy Colorado www.coloradofans.com My other hobby is IDPA www.idpa.com Support your local sports www.los-toros.com

10-09-2007, 06:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
XoZe Found second gear by accident Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 346	Just found it...it's called Rust-Oleum of all things! RustOleum.com __________________ HellCat Windshield, Ram Camera Mount, Kuryakyn Iso-Grips, Stebel Air Horn, Kuryakyn Ellipse Mirrors, Blue LED kit, Integrated tail light, side-mounted license plate. -------------- http://www.linkedin.com/in/joseluisherrera My other car is a Chevy Colorado www.coloradofans.com My other hobby is IDPA www.idpa.com Support your local sports www.los-toros.com

10-11-2007, 09:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
mike-s Kickstand Operator Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: RF900RT Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 292	cheers, got a pair of these for my 250, and have an idea on htf to mount them based on this picture. __________________ Three years, five bikes, and still tickin!

10-16-2007, 08:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
4dtvman Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: Suzuki LC 1500 and 2005 Honda VTX1300 Location: Tiverton RI Posts: 841	I think that XoZe guards are OEM because I installed a pair on my bike last night and there just like that. my bolts on top had spacers with stainless stell bolt but the ones on the bottom are regular steel. Unless I installed them wrong. The the spacer was need on top so the flange would not dig into the raditor housing. __________________ Back in the saddle again

10-16-2007, 11:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
XoZe Found second gear by accident Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 346	I don't have spacers on mine...& the bolts I had to by at a hardware store, because the person I bought them from had them on a C50 & the bolts she had were too short for my bike. __________________ HellCat Windshield, Ram Camera Mount, Kuryakyn Iso-Grips, Stebel Air Horn, Kuryakyn Ellipse Mirrors, Blue LED kit, Integrated tail light, side-mounted license plate. -------------- http://www.linkedin.com/in/joseluisherrera My other car is a Chevy Colorado www.coloradofans.com My other hobby is IDPA www.idpa.com Support your local sports www.los-toros.com

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