You could I suppose, but they bolt on, two at top and one at bottom, right (making sure we're talking about the same guards...)?
Yeah I used a couple of self adhesive velcro strips on the tank and covers. I also put a rubber gromit in the hole at the back. You wouldn't pick it as a modified part.
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Here's my finished installation. You will need longer screws for the bottom attachment points on the upper fairing. (16 mm screw, Part #0984060163) Now I just have to stow away the vent line .