Does or has anyone used an FJ engine guard? Do they protect the fairing well? My girlfriend has a 92 that seems to fall over alot when she is on it. I want to protect the plastic bits and her ankles too. I also thought about getting a bracket made for some frame sliders. The bracket would attach at the two upper frame bolts just below the upper fairing. Any comments or experiences to share?
Renttech, I cant afford them, but no other answer will keep a argument from starting.
Others swear by them
renntec engine bars
http://www.revsperformance.com/renntec/engine_bars.htm (http://www.revsperformance.com/renntec/engine_bars.htm)
definitely saves the ankles in a tipover :good2:
KOokaloo!
Thanks for the input. Are there any pictures of the engine guard on a 91,92,93 bike on the fjowners site? I have seen a few of the 89 and older fj's pictured with the guard but it appears to be an older style guard. Thanks!
i have a couple pics of Erics 91 with the renntec engine bars
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/Racerman27410/409%20camping%20trip/IMG_1831.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/Racerman27410/409%20camping%20trip/IMG_1832.jpg)
KOokaloo!
Thanks for the pictures racerman ! It helps really helps.
Here are a few pictures of my '93 with the Rentec engine bars installed ... http://picasaweb.google.com/bnemec/2006Finished# (http://picasaweb.google.com/bnemec/2006Finished#)
Thanks Bob. Nice photos, they should help my girlfriend see what they look like. Have you ever had to use it? If so how did they work? If not ,
well, thanks for the pictures.
Quote from: frano on September 02, 2010, 10:05:47 PM
... Have you ever had to use it? If so how did they work? If not, well, thanks for the pictures.
Nope, never had the need to use 'em... thankfully.
Quote from: frano on September 02, 2010, 10:05:47 PM
Thanks Bob. Nice photos, they should help my girlfriend see what they look like. Have you ever had to use it? If so how did they work? If not ,
well, thanks for the pictures.
Frano..... I have the same rentec engine guards and can vouch for them.
I installed then one Thursday evening and crashed the bike the next Sunday.........not a scratch on the engine and while dented, the guards are repaired/repainted and still doing their job. I can't say the plastics fared so well however.
Harvy
A couple days ago I had a slight scare going into a left turn too hot. I came home and ordered these:
(http://www.d2moto.com/images/product/large/5000_1_.jpg)
I'm only going to use the sliders themselves installing them at the forward engine mount position. I will have to get a replacement bolt (the long one that goes all the way through in front of the engine). I got them through D2moto.com.
http://www.d2moto.com/p-5000-2003-2006-honda-cbr-600rr-no-cut-black-frame-sliders.aspx (http://www.d2moto.com/p-5000-2003-2006-honda-cbr-600rr-no-cut-black-frame-sliders.aspx)
Thanks for the another option. Let me know how the set up works when you are done.
<<---- CRANKY
Ok, it wasn't "A LOT", it was twice. :mad:
However, I like some of the ideas posted in response to my BF's post. I also like some luggage pics. More to come (questions and ideas)
I can vouch for their effectiveness. The bike took a little slide down the highway. Picked it up and rode it home.
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/46_08_10_09_5_11_54.jpeg)
Looks like they did a great job of protecting the engine & frame. How did the fairing do?