Damn engine guards

Re: Damn engine guards

feeds@yuku.com (hoosierace) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:15:01 GMT

Definitely pull the shield. Best to work on a bench with making this critical cut. Easier to make a horizontal cut then vertical on the Bike. Also gives you the opportunity to detail around the headlight, etc.
Curt

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feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:27:38 GMT

I would think that it could be done w/o incident if you loosen the signal clamp and move it out of the way. Just turn your forks left to cut the R side....then right to cut the L side. If you are on the side stand, then you should attach a bungee cord to the R handle bar grip area and hook it to the left side of the bike to keep the forks from swinging back on you while you cut. Also make sure everything (wires, cables, signals, etc.) is out of the way of the blade from the back side of the...

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feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:51:46 GMT

Oh Boy Rich....I wouldn't go there if I were you. That's asking for trouble.

alepel

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feeds@yuku.com (GaleRich) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:57:00 GMT

I wonder if this can be done OK with a hand-held variable speed sabre saw without removing the shield?

- Rich

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feeds@yuku.com (hoosierace) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:39:09 GMT

I purchased a blade for my jigsaw from Menards designed to cut plastic. I used masking tape in the area I was planning on cutting. 2 reasons for this was to outline on the masking tape for the cut and also to resist any scratching from the jigsaw on the shield. Just a precaution. Cutting the shield was easy. The plade goes through like butter. I went slow to get the best/precise cut as possibly. It took just a few mins to do both sides. I used the cut piece from the one side and taped it to...

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feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:16:10 GMT

Cut slow with a medium tooth blade designated for cutting acrylic. If you still experience heat, then a shot of WD40 or mineral spirits will help reduce the friction. Sand with a hand held block sander using 100 grit paper to start, then finish up with 220 grit. No need for power sander....the plastic will sand and shape easily.

Stan

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feeds@yuku.com (GaleRich) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:49:50 GMT

Thanks for the pics. When you cut or sand the shield, is it resistant to the friction heat, or will it melt if you cut too slow or sand to fast if you use a power sander?

- Rich

Re: Damn engine guards

feeds@yuku.com (hoosierace) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:43:37 GMT

Here are the pics of the shield mod for the MC Engine guards. Hopr they are of some help. 1st timer on posting pics. Hope they help.
hoosierace

Re: Damn engine guards

feeds@yuku.com (GaleRich) — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:19:49 GMT

Curt:

Can you post some pictures here? I've been debating cutting my shield because of the same issue.

- Rich

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feeds@yuku.com (BMac1100) — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:45:03 GMT

Curt, Thanks so much for your guidance on how to cut the shield. Like you, I thought the MC design was superior to Cobra's design because it follows the lines of the bike much better. The shield hitting the bar is more of a nuisance than anything else (once you get used to it) but I'll gladly sacrifice the small amount of plastic on the shield to make lock to lock turns a litttle more comfortable.
Thanks Again,
Bill

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feeds@yuku.com (hoosierace) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:13:48 GMT

Here it is Mac - 1st thing. Sorry about getting back so late. I love this Forum. Just don't have the time to spend on it.
I used a Jig saw with a blade designed to cut palstic (Menards). I first lined out with a marker (Not permanent) on one side for an outline. I then took that cut piece and taped it on the other side to use as a guide to cut. It doesn't take much to cut. Be patient and cut slowly. It took every bit of 5 mins to cut both sides. My cut started on the outside...

Re: Damn engine guards

feeds@yuku.com (BMac1100) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:46:45 GMT

Can you give a little guidance on the windshield cutting procedure you used, (prep, cutting tool, etc). I am in the same situation with the shield hitting the hwy bars and have been thinking about cutting the windshield but wasn't sure how to proceed when lo and behold the subject pops up on the forum.
Any insite, hints or don't do this info you can pass along would be appreciated.

B. Mac

Re: Damn engine guards

feeds@yuku.com (hoosierace) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:39:37 GMT

I also purchased the guards from MC. Knew ahead of time by reading the reviews that I might have a problem with it hitting the W-shield. I bought anyhow because I liked the alignment of this particular bar to the frame. It curves towards the front. Nice style. I trimmed the w_shield about half way on the sides of the turnsignals. It turned out fine. Looks great. I have Cobra parts on my bike. Although when it came to purchasing an engine guard Cobras seems to stick out the sides to far. At...

Re: Damn engine guards

feeds@yuku.com (kunkies) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:11:35 GMT

Fellow A.C.E. Tourer addicts:
I've read this forum inside & out and constantly see comparisons of MC, Cobra and others. I'm a Cobra loyal and HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM INSTALLING THEIR PRODUCTS. I just finished installing the engine guard, and although it took me two hours (I'm a perfectionist and not very handy ) the finished products integrated PERFECTLY with my Cobra...

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feeds@yuku.com (ACE Tourer Rider) — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 04:13:25 GMT

I would love to see pics of the winshield mod

Rob Allen
99 Honda ACE Tourer
95 Honda Magna

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feeds@yuku.com (rockgt302) — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 01:03:39 GMT

Well, I ordered a set of Cobras to compare, didnt like them so I sent them back. I already mounted the MC bars so I am stuck with them. So I modified the windshield. I cut the bottem off and rounded it up, I then moved the lightbar up wards. It looks great, cant tell I cut it, it looks oem. I will post some pics in a few days. I do like the MC bars better because of their forward design and more tappered look.

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feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 07:03:35 GMT

I also had the MC bars at 1st but managed to buy a set of new Cobra's off ebay. I changed them because I did'nt like the windshield hitting the bars. I could'nt return my MC's because they had been mounted so I sold them at a loss to recoup some of my money.

What part of your signal did you break? I may have an extra one lying around but it will only be the signal itself, no mount.

Stan

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feeds@yuku.com (mktobob) — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 06:26:41 GMT

I have the Cobra engine guards and Cobra lightbar...no problem. Bob

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feeds@yuku.com (maniac317) — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 04:15:56 GMT

Return them for a refund if possible. Replace them with Cobra's highway bars, a better product IMO.

Damn engine guards

feeds@yuku.com (rockgt302) — Sat, 05 Nov 2005 23:20:03 GMT

I bought set of M/C Ent. bars. I installed them and the hit the shield, and they broke the turn signal due to the cobra light bar. What to do??:">:">