Engine Guards

Does anyone out there have any close up pics of their engine guards? I would like to try to build a set for my '82 Maxim 550. If not does enyone know where I might get a set? New / Used it doesn't matter.

Thanks,
Bob

 

My bike has the same size as SnoSherrif, but mine does not have the extra reinforcement bar his has. I will take a picture this evening and post it here.

 

There is a set on eBay right now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-yam ... 6708QQrdZ1

 

Here's another - it's a black set that has the center reinforcement bar like SnoSherrrif's:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-M ... 6686QQrdZ1

 

And yet another - these are half of what SnoSherrif's are - and different than mine. I didn't know this style existed:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-1 ... 8463QQrdZ1

It says it's for a Maxim-X, so watch out.

 

Yeah, you don't want the ones for the X and you DO want the three point guards. The two point guards can fold in a crash, damaging the cases they are supposed to protect.

I crash tested my three point guards at a track day a few months ago and they held up well.

 

Here is a picture of my 2-point engine guards.



Hope this helps.

SnoSherrif, I'd be interested in a close-up of your 3-point engine guards. I'm wondering where the 3rd point bolts up to.

 

hey otter,if i'm correct the thrid member goes to the single bolt right by the engine ( where the long bolt goes all the way to other side of the bike)

 

Thanks for the response. I would also like to see the three point guard.
I'm not sure how to attach photo's but I'm going to try send one of my bike.


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Bob
'82 xj550 Maxim

 

Here's a pic of how the three point guards mounted on my Seca 550.

 

yea but I can tell were yours mount. I wasn't sure from his pic.

 

Excellent picture, it shows exactly where the mounts are! So what if it isn't all shinney and new. Thanks to all!



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Bob
'82 xj550 Maxim

 

A note of caution for anyone with the two-point guards -- if you have a drop at speed, they may do as much damage as they prevent! 8O DAMHIKT
Get the 3-point ones as soon as you can -- you won't be sorry.

 

I assume that you could also mount some highway pegs to these guards?? Anyone have that out there?? Thanks.

 

I ran them when I was living in San Diego and running all over heaven's creation but I dumped them when I settled into around town driving. I'll chime in on the three point mounts, much stronger, won't fold over like the two points.

 

The three points would obviously be stronger.

I have the two points and I have highway pegs on them. I have them tightened as much as I can go. If I put enough pressure on them, they will rotate AND/OR push the crash gaurd around...

 

I had the 2 pointers on My 82 XJ 750 Max and I could bend them with my feet on the highway pegs if I put to much pressure on them. They were nice to have on long trips but would have been a lot better with the sturdier mounting of the 3 point set up. I'll be looking into a set for the little 550.

Kelly

81 XJ 550 Max