I cannot figure out how to install engine guards.
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I cannot figure out how to install engine guards.
24 Mar 2016 07:23
Please post close pictures of your engine guard installation points. I have KZ1000, but KZ750 probably has identical frame.
I have 2 sets. I got one with my bike and bought different ones from ebay. None of them work or I am just not smart enough.
thanks!!!.
I have 2 sets. I got one with my bike and bought different ones from ebay. None of them work or I am just not smart enough.

thanks!!!.
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24 Mar 2016 07:36 - 24 Mar 2016 07:37
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Re: I cannot figure out how to install engine guards.
24 Mar 2016 07:37
I can tell you that the 750 and 1100 definitely are not the same size frames
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24 Mar 2016 08:12
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Re: I cannot figure out how to install engine guards.
24 Mar 2016 08:30
Thanks for the picture. Nice kids!
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24 Mar 2016 08:33
Mine has U bolts and a flange on it that bolt to the frame.
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24 Mar 2016 12:01Mine also has U flanges that bolt to the frame down tubes at the top. Mine does not fit over the MAC pipes, I had to put a short "extender" on the bottom mount points to clear the pipes.swest wrote: Mine has U bolts and a flange on it that bolt to the frame.
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24 Mar 2016 14:15 - 24 Mar 2016 14:17
I have the 3 point guards , they're supposed to be stronger than the others, hope I don't have to find out, 
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24 Mar 2016 14:59
That's the kind I wanted but couldn't afford new ones. I bought mine on eBay used. $20.
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24 Mar 2016 15:09Back in the day when I bought them they were like 69.00 from the Kawi dealer, Now they're more than twice as much,swest wrote: That's the kind I wanted but couldn't afford new ones. I bought mine on eBay used. $20.
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Re: I cannot figure out how to install engine guards.
24 Mar 2016 17:34 - 24 Mar 2016 17:34
I am thinking about going to auto repair shop and making guards myself. I'll buy plumbing pipes and bend them on exhaust pipe bending machine.
There are thin wall pipes called conduit in HomeDepot.
There are thin wall pipes called conduit in HomeDepot.
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Re: I cannot figure out how to install engine guards.
24 Mar 2016 17:37
Too thin. One of them looks like it will work with a little welding.
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