SW Motech Engine Guards w/ Yamaha Bellypan

SManZ · 04-22-2011, 03:58 AM

I just installed the SW Motech engine guards with the Yamaha bellypan. A decent bit of cutting was required, but in the end I think it looks great. I've since gotten longer bolts and mounted the Uncaged frame sliders to the guards.

I could have gotten the Givi guards and mounted them without cutting but they don't connect the left/right halves together like the Motechs and did not look as stout.

LocoFZ1 · 04-22-2011, 04:22 AM

Damn nice cut job! That looks great and as if it were intended to fit like that!

Harbour · 04-22-2011, 04:30 AM

I'd say that's a one off. Not sure you could ask for a better look and fit!

SManZ · 04-22-2011, 05:13 AM

Thanks guys! I used a dremel and a dry erase. With the bars mounted it was easy to use the dry erase to trace on the bellypan.

The next step will be to sand down any rough edges and put on some touch up paint. The bellyplan plastic is white and the bars hide most of the cuts but you can see a little bit from certain angles.

JerzyFZ1 · 04-26-2011, 05:28 PM

SManz I like the way the crash bar looks with the bellypan. I just received that very same crash bar. Can you give me any advice on how to start this install?

cohl · 04-26-2011, 08:30 PM

SManZ,

Looks nice. What's the hydraulic looking line on the right side of your bike?

SManZ · 04-27-2011, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerzyFZ1

SManz I like the way the crash bar looks with the bellypan. I just received that very same crash bar. Can you give me any advice on how to start this install?

Just like frame sliders, install one side at a time so that both engine mount bolts are not removed. Once both sides are in, install the clamp that holds both halves together across the headers. Follow the diagrams that come with the bars exactly and you'll be fine.

It helps to have two people for the long bolt that runs through the rear for the right side bar so that you can tighten the nut while your buddy holds the bolt from the other side of the bike.

SManZ · 04-27-2011, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cohl

SManZ,

Looks nice. What's the hydraulic looking line on the right side of your bike?

It goes down to the oil galley and is connected to a mechanical oil pressure gauge on the handlebar.

VelozBlueFZ1 · 04-28-2011, 06:08 PM

Nice I just finish installing my Motech Crash bars

My 2009 does not have those covers that your have from the radiator sides towards the rears are those stock on 2006's ?

SManZ · 04-29-2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VelozBlueFZ1

Nice I just finish installing my Motech Crash bars

My 2009 does not have those covers that your have from the radiator sides towards the rears are those stock on 2006's ?

The side scoops are not stock. They are an aftermarket part available from Yamaha in the European/Canadian market. I ordered mine through a dealer in Canada and had them ship to me.

04-22-2011, 03:58 AM	#1
SManZ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 715	SW Motech Engine Guards w/ Yamaha Bellypan I just installed the SW Motech engine guards with the Yamaha bellypan. A decent bit of cutting was required, but in the end I think it looks great. I've since gotten longer bolts and mounted the Uncaged frame sliders to the guards. I could have gotten the Givi guards and mounted them without cutting but they don't connect the left/right halves together like the Motechs and did not look as stout. __________________ '06 Yamaha FZ1 Red '08 Yamaha YZF-R6 Raven - For Sale! '10 Toyota Tacoma 4x4...Jacked and TRD Supercharged Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good .45 at your side, kid

04-22-2011, 04:22 AM	#2
LocoFZ1 Stuck in Hampton Roads Traffic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 762	Damn nice cut job! That looks great and as if it were intended to fit like that! __________________ 2006- Raven Fully Faired with the N tail!!!! Full Ceramic Coated Graves Exhaust, Ivan's Flies and FCE, Lars fully cut Airbox Mod, BMC Filter, PCIII, IM, LCD100, Roth Stacks, R1 forks with AK20 by Traxxion, Penske Triple Clicker Shock, EBC Rotors, Brembo RCS 19 M/C, Magical Racing Screen, Givi V35s, Motodyanamic Taillight, ZUMO, Lots of Carbon Fiber, Rizoma Fatbars, risers, grips and barends, Gilles Rearsets and Chain Adjusters...and no more money......

04-22-2011, 04:30 AM	#3
Harbour Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 366	I'd say that's a one off. Not sure you could ask for a better look and fit! __________________ ______________________________ I wish that for just one day you could stand inside my shoes. Then you'd know what a drag it is to see you. - Bob Dylan

04-22-2011, 05:13 AM	#4
SManZ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 715	Thanks guys! I used a dremel and a dry erase. With the bars mounted it was easy to use the dry erase to trace on the bellypan. The next step will be to sand down any rough edges and put on some touch up paint. The bellyplan plastic is white and the bars hide most of the cuts but you can see a little bit from certain angles. __________________ '06 Yamaha FZ1 Red '08 Yamaha YZF-R6 Raven - For Sale! '10 Toyota Tacoma 4x4...Jacked and TRD Supercharged Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good .45 at your side, kid

04-26-2011, 05:28 PM	#5
JerzyFZ1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 126	SManz I like the way the crash bar looks with the bellypan. I just received that very same crash bar. Can you give me any advice on how to start this install? __________________ 2010 Goldwing (Yellow) 2010 S3 (Matte Blk) -Past Bikes- 2009 FZ1 (Gry/Blk) 2007 GSXR1000 (Yellow) 2002 BMW R1150R (Blk) 2000 BMW F650 (Blue)

04-26-2011, 08:30 PM	#6
cohl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: central PA Posts: 1,084	SManZ, Looks nice. What's the hydraulic looking line on the right side of your bike?

04-28-2011, 06:08 PM	#9
VelozBlueFZ1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25	Nice I just finish installing my Motech Crash bars My 2009 does not have those covers that your have from the radiator sides towards the rears are those stock on 2006's ?

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