New engine guard/highway bars fitment opinions pls

For those who don't have know me already, I have a 1980 Yamaha XJ650. Currently, I have a Lindby Linbar on my bike. I like it, but when I really lean into corners they scrape the ground. So I started looking for something that sticks out less.

I just wanted your opinion on whether the guard I picked out will fit. From what I could figure, the measurements seem correct for my bike. I assume this guard bolts through the engine mounts, that's the distances I measured.

Here are the measurements in the description, it's item #221911832993 on eBay but you'll have to search sold listings to find it.

"When completely closed, open side brackets measure 12" inside to inside...The bar side measures 10 7/8" inside to inside."



Anyway, thanks!

 

Does not fit at all


Anyone got some for sale?

 

That's very disapointing. They look so close to the Yamaha guards, aside from being one-peice with the cross bar.

 

Never scrapes, if the bike falls over nothing hits the ground, only a skinny car is gonna get to my legs...
The look isn't for everyone but the guards are great!

 

Here is pretty much exactly what I want, since the one I bought doesn't fit

Shoutout to Len, these are available from Xj4ever. Only problem, fairly expen$ive!

 

You bought the one piece and it doesn't fit? I'm confused.

 

They're just a little too small. It's touching the exhaust but won't reach the mounts...

 

Return 'em. I might would try to make them fit but I'd probably just ruin the plating.

 

I just returned them, looking for a different set now

 

Btw, the reason for the price variance between the two is metal quality, plating thickness and weld quality. For protection bars I wouldn't skimp on the metal or welding quality. The plating thickness means it will last a LOT longer in the elements.

 

Good point, thank you