HigHTauR Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Hi. Maybe someone in here knows, if this skidplate will fit under this exhaust system? Perfectly fitting engine guard - XSR 900/MT-09 Tracer - SW-MOTECH Akrapovič Thanks in advance 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted March 25, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted March 25, 2021 I've had that skid plate on my 15 FJ and contacted a couple of exhaust manufacturers but not Akro and both didn't know; and doubt Akro would. I also posted up here too asking if anyone had experience with the skid plate and any exhaust and did not receive one response... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigHTauR Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 They don't. I already wrote to akra and got the same answer as you, and also from SW-motech. It looks like the pipes runs a little further out, then the stock pipes, but maybe the plate can be bend a bit forward, if it's possible to reach the attachment points.. Ahh okay, then perhaps no one in here knows or fell like writing a post.. Thanks for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted March 25, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted March 25, 2021 @HigHTauR Contact these people. Protective Aluminum Skid Plate lower engine sump guard - YAMAHA FJ-09 2015-2019 – SRC MOTO I sent them an email " Any idea if the Skid plate for the FJ-09 will fit with any other exhaust? Such as a yoshimura Thank you in advance. This was their answer. "We’re not sure about clearance. Best way is to give it a try. If it doesn’t fit, you can return it for a full refund. And we’d be happy to offer a 10% discount for getting an answer to this situation so we can add it to the product description. " If you are feeling adventurous..... "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigHTauR Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 I live in Denmark thou, so thats not possible.. But the next move is to buy and carefully see if it fits. Thanks for youre help and reply. Great service over there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted March 25, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted March 25, 2021 I didn't even look at where you were. Sorry. Good luck. 👍 1 "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted March 25, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted March 25, 2021 8 hours ago, HigHTauR said: Hi. Maybe someone in here knows, if this skidplate will fit under this exhaust system? Perfectly fitting engine guard - XSR 900/MT-09 Tracer - SW-MOTECH Akrapovič Thanks in advance 🙂 The Akrapovic exhaust is one of the few that sticks out a fair bit from the motor, the majority of headers hug close to the motor. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigHTauR Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, betoney said: The Akrapovic exhaust is one of the few that sticks out a fair bit from the motor, the majority of headers hug close to the motor. Yes, they do and thats also my biggest concern. But as far as I can tell, the sw motech is the best shot and the one I might be able to bend, so it will fit around the headers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted March 25, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted March 25, 2021 Mabe this will help You in your decision making process. Stock header clearance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigHTauR Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 12 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said: Mabe this will help You in your decision making process. Stock header clearance It does help and it looks like it might be worth a try. I will post the result if and when I give it a go. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 @HigHTauR, the plate material is relatively easy to bend. I had to reshape mine after hitting a kerb and found it to be malleable. You should be able to either increase the angle to the base, or remove the top bend that comes back towards the headers. Failing that, you can redrill the mounting holes in the plate and move the entire assembly forward. 1 Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted March 26, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted March 26, 2021 6 hours ago, BBB said: @HigHTauR, the plate material is relatively easy to bend. I had to reshape mine after hitting a kerb and found it to be malleable. You should be able to either increase the angle to the base, or remove the top bend that comes back towards the headers. Failing that, you can redrill the mounting holes in the plate and move the entire assembly forward. And if that STILL doesn't work... a Dremel tool can help make ANYTHING fit. 👍 3 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted March 27, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted March 27, 2021 8 hours ago, BBB said: @HigHTauR, the plate material is relatively easy to bend. I had to reshape mine after hitting a kerb and found it to be malleable. You should be able to either increase the angle to the base, or remove the top bend that comes back towards the headers. Failing that, you can redrill the mounting holes in the plate and move the entire assembly forward. IMO the aluminum on an authentic SW plate is quite stiff and was hard to drill when I made a hole under the drain plug on my 15... And yes it worked out great with the flush head magnetic plug and trimmed oil pan fin. Makes changing the oil a snap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 7 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said: IMO the aluminum on an authentic SW plate is quite stiff... Mine’s the authentic version, but a lump hammer cures all. 🔨🔨 Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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