PhotoAl Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Finally got mine mounted. Ran into a very small snag in that the bolts they provide to replace the bolts on the right engine cover were a little too long and would bottom out. Got out my handy Dremel tool and made them the perfect length :-) easy fix! Very sturdy when mounted. I like the way the back bracket goes all the way across the pan which should make it more resistant to the breakage Clegg78 had. The pan itself is 3mm aluminum - mine is powder coated and i measure 3.2 to 3.4 mm thick so may be a bit thicker than 3mm. Seems to be very stout. When all the brackets are in place and the bolts tightened it is very rigid. I am certainly happy with it and would defiantly recommend it. I'll try and take some photos tomorrow. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Here are a couple of photos of the skid pan. Have ridden a few times since installing and no issues at all - but haven't been off pavement so no surprise there. I did play more aggressively yesterday and no scraping or anything. The more I study it the more I like it and feel like it would certainly handle the problem Clegg78 had without failing. I really like the rear bracket that goes completely across the pan instead o being two short pieces. Going across the pan adds stiffness and makes the pan less likely to bend like his did. I wondered how the silver color of the mounting brackets would work and it is fine. The scuff on the engine case was there when I bought the bike and ins much less apparent in normal lighting. That is a bug splat below and in front of it, should have cleaned it before the photos. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy826 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 I assume none of these pans/plates will work with aftermarket headers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted November 26, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted November 26, 2020 18 minutes ago, roy826 said: I assume none of these pans/plates will work with aftermarket headers? A lot of headers fit close to the engine but the Akrapovic stick out a bit. Check side profile photos. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy826 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 48 minutes ago, betoney said: A lot of headers fit close to the engine but the Akrapovic stick out a bit. Check side profile photos. I have the Akrapovic and yes they come straight down not angled back like oem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted November 26, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted November 26, 2020 @PhotoAl Thanks for the pics and the write-up. I want one!! Lastly, I'm disappointed. Only one bug splat ? 1 2015 FJ-09 / FJR touring bags / oil plug mod / Evotech rad guard / SW Motech bash plate / VStream touring windshield / Seat Concepts: Sport Touring / Vcyclenut ABS rings (speedo correction) / Cosmo RAM mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted November 26, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted November 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, knyte said: @PhotoAl Thanks for the pics and the write-up. I want one!! Lastly, I'm disappointed. Only one bug splat ? Agree, his bike is WAY too clean. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Don't think the SCR would work as the front of the pan slopes more than the Akro... headers. If I get inspired today will take a straight side shot so you and compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, betoney said: Agree, his bike is WAY too clean. LOL I just washed it a couple of days ago. It has 3,000 miles on it but hasn't been in the rain - yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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