Lower Safari Tank guards for the Super Enduro? - Page 6

traveltoad · 05-14-2012, 06:05 PM

This is what I used, I'll just have to see how well it holds up:

Nowwhat · 05-14-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by traveltoad

This is what I used, I'll just have to see how well it holds up:

Nice...time for another run through the sandwash.....

...let's test these babies out....

traveltoad · 05-14-2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nowwhat

Nice...time for another run through the sandwash.....

...let's test these babies out....

pizzaboy · 05-14-2012, 08:17 PM

Sure wouldn't mind some of these for the stocker tank....

dogsslober · 05-15-2012, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pizzaboy

Sure wouldn't mind some of these for the stocker tank....

I think Carbon Performance makes them for the stocker.

ktm950se · 05-15-2012, 06:20 AM

As I started this thread, its only fitting for me to say, as well, PM sent.

ktm950se

triplenickel · 05-15-2012, 07:52 PM

Get your orders in guys, I want mine!

spencergt66 · 05-15-2012, 09:24 PM

If anyone is on the fence about these guards I can assure you that they are made to last. Daryl spent a lot of time a several visits to make sure all the test pieces and molds were correct to ensure a proper quality part. I have several other off the shelf carbon parts and none even come close to these.

kanur · 05-17-2012, 08:30 AM

Got mine and they look great

Now I need to round up some clamps to get them installed.

Cyclops Motorsports · 05-17-2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanur

Got mine and they look great

Now I need to round up some clamps to get them installed.

Thank You
just a note..
I had a PM about one side did not quite fit as snug as the other. This could be due to tank swelling or something else.
Be cautious not to flex the guards to much on install . It would be better to use a bit more adhesive and allow a slight gap then to have the guard trying to pull itself off the tank.
If anyone has any issues please let me know..Your feed back is extremely important to me.

kanur · 05-18-2012, 08:05 AM

Well I got mine mounted and I think they are going to be great.

On a dry trial fit I found the right side fit very well and the left did not follow the tank as well. Daryl had noted this may be the case in a post above. There are butt loads of posts about Safari tanks not fitting well or deforming when removed,ect, ect....so I'm sure no two are the same. Once the adhesive was applied it fit fine. This is how I did it.

I resisted the urge to spread it out and just left it in globs. My father in law is a wood working hobbiest and has every kind of clamp known to man so I borrowed an assortment before starting and guess what? None of them would work. After some head scratching and a beer or two this is what I came up with.

Cam straps from my white water gear bag. These worked great for holding them in place without flexing them.

The painters tape was probably not needed but it made me feel better. I'll post up a finished pic when after I get it all back together.

traveltoad · 05-18-2012, 12:44 PM

Damn I wish I had thought of that.

ktm950se · 05-18-2012, 01:30 PM

OK, So what is the recommended silicone to use to mount these?

Is it the Dow Corning 732 shown if this pic, or something else?

I want to have a tube on hand when my guards arrive so I can mount them immediately.

ktm950se

Cyclops Motorsports · 05-19-2012, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktm950se

OK, So what is the recommended silicone to use to mount these?

Is it the Dow Corning 732 shown if this pic, or something else?

I want to have a tube on hand when my guards arrive so I can mount them immediately.

ktm950se

Any good silicon based ADHESIVE will work. I just installed these on my 950 adv using DAP marine grade silicone adhesive.available in any hardware store

Questor · 05-19-2012, 07:49 AM

Step 1: Find motorcycle.

Step 2:
Find where the guard goes.

Step 3: Use RVT adhesive.

Step 4: Use clamps.

Step 5: Wait 24 - 36 hours.

Step 6: Admire how nice the new guards are.

Thanks Cyclops.
Q~

05-14-2012, 08:17 PM	#79
pizzaboy hook-em Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Aledo, Texas Oddometer: 514	Sure wouldn't mind some of these for the stocker tank.... __________________ Indecision always goes to the left... '09 BMW R1200GSA '09 KTM 950SER Erz

05-15-2012, 07:52 PM	#82
triplenickel Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Campbell River, BC. Fantasy Island Oddometer: 2,262	Get your orders in guys, I want mine! __________________ 07 SE PG007 "Up there where you eat moose-cock you must all be rockets scientists."

05-15-2012, 09:24 PM	#83
spencergt66 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle WA Oddometer: 359	Totally worth it If anyone is on the fence about these guards I can assure you that they are made to last. Daryl spent a lot of time a several visits to make sure all the test pieces and molds were correct to ensure a proper quality part. I have several other off the shelf carbon parts and none even come close to these.

05-17-2012, 08:30 AM	#84
kanur Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Oddometer: 497	Got mine and they look great Now I need to round up some clamps to get them installed. __________________ I heard the North Star saying, kid you're so lost even I can't bring you home. RIP Jason Molina

05-18-2012, 08:05 AM	#86
kanur Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Oddometer: 497	Well I got mine mounted and I think they are going to be great. On a dry trial fit I found the right side fit very well and the left did not follow the tank as well. Daryl had noted this may be the case in a post above. There are butt loads of posts about Safari tanks not fitting well or deforming when removed,ect, ect....so I'm sure no two are the same. Once the adhesive was applied it fit fine. This is how I did it. I resisted the urge to spread it out and just left it in globs. My father in law is a wood working hobbiest and has every kind of clamp known to man so I borrowed an assortment before starting and guess what? None of them would work. After some head scratching and a beer or two this is what I came up with. Cam straps from my white water gear bag. These worked great for holding them in place without flexing them. The painters tape was probably not needed but it made me feel better. I'll post up a finished pic when after I get it all back together. __________________ I heard the North Star saying, kid you're so lost even I can't bring you home. RIP Jason Molina

05-14-2012, 06:05 PM	#76
traveltoad Aaron S Joined: May 2002 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 6,152	This is what I used, I'll just have to see how well it holds up:

05-15-2012, 06:20 AM	#81
ktm950se ^OP Banned Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Southern Maine Oddometer: 1,385	As I started this thread, its only fitting for me to say, as well, PM sent. ktm950se

05-18-2012, 12:44 PM	#87
traveltoad Aaron S Joined: May 2002 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 6,152	Damn I wish I had thought of that.

05-18-2012, 01:30 PM	#88
ktm950se ^OP Banned Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Southern Maine Oddometer: 1,385	OK, So what is the recommended silicone to use to mount these? Is it the Dow Corning 732 shown if this pic, or something else? I want to have a tube on hand when my guards arrive so I can mount them immediately. ktm950se

05-19-2012, 07:49 AM	#90
Questor More Undestructable Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Idaho Falls. ID. USA Oddometer: 3,580	Here's how I did it... Step 1: Find motorcycle. Step 2: Find where the guard goes. Step 3: Use RVT adhesive. Step 4: Use clamps. Step 5: Wait 24 - 36 hours. Step 6: Admire how nice the new guards are. Thanks Cyclops. Q~ __________________ Ride Reports: National Parks Tour 2008 Trans-America Trail 2009 Continental Divide Trail 2009 Alaska 2010 Empty West 2011 Questor screwed with this post 05-20-2012 at 06:11 AM

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