Just added these guards to my 2021 KAWASAKI Vulcan/S ABS café - perfect fit and so easy after seeing this tutorial. All bolts fit perfect - done in about 1 hour! Happy in Nashville!
I purchased a set a couple of weeks ago. I have to say that the installation was a nightmare, it is not an easy as the video shows. Mainly, the problem resides in installing the right guard. I found two main issues, the holes are not drilled with precision so therefore in order to install the screws is a nightmare and you have to issue quite a lot of force to place the guard in place. The second issue is that the break pedal is on the way of the holes so you have to install the screws very carefully in order to go in straight and not in an angle which will damage the threads. This last problem together with the first one made the installation extremely painful. Once I had everything lined up, I was able to install the screws properly so I had to change the strategy and do it another way. Finally I was able to install the right guard with the pain point that one screw couldn’t go all the way in which, I am afraid, damaged the original threads. The left side went ok except for one issue that is not explained in the instructions. There is a nut/washer that needs to hold the long screw in place. The video shows that inserting a wrench will do the trick, wrong!!! To tighten such washer needs a lot of skills and time. I nearly returned the guards back due to the problems but I decided to install it all and it looks great and hopefully the troubled screw and washer/nut will not come off. Hopefully this helps.
I totally agree Zaska. I returned mine. They didn't fit, and I had to tilt the screws in to get them to work. I've learned that Puig doesn't make quality products. I have their windscreen too. It makes more wind in my face than without.
I just put mine on yesterday. Really no problem other than the top lock nut on the left, but a 12” socket extension and swivel took care of that. All holes lined up perfectly. Do you have your controls in the forward reach position? Mine aren’t as I’m a short (5’) old lady, so my controls are out of the way.
everything is made in china these days. Junk. anyway I think they would fold back during an accident. Not good leg protection. My leg was crushed when the crash bars on my Yamaha folded back. hese look to be a little better but not braced right
Thanks for the video. I have the same kit, installed the left side but the right side gets stuck behinde the metal piece that has the brake fluid reservoir screwed in. There is no enough clearance to align the top screwe. What is wrong?
The video does not show an actual installation. Difficult steps are intentionally left out and another is faked. I installed these guards today trying to follow this video as a guide. At 1:49 it shows him easily reaching behind to attach the nut on the bike's right side. In fact, you can't easily reach it from behind on that side. You have to use two hands from over the top and the right side to carefully align the nut to the bolt, while holding several rigid wires aside with one hand. Notice that it doesn't show him using a wrench to tighten it on that side because you can only reach in there from the other side of the bike with a 16" socket wrench extension! A wrench cannot get to the nut. At 3:30 he casually reaches behind to attach the nut on the left side of the bike. That's impossible! You can't reach the bolt from the front like that! Parts are in the way. Then at 4:13 he appears to be tightening the nut with the wrench. Besides the fact that the nut is blocked from that direction and a wrench doesn't fit down there and can't be rotated like that ... notice that he is turning it the wrong direction to tighten, he'd be loosening the bolt like that! He faking the shot for the video. You have to reach the nut from the other side with the socket wrench extension.
We are sorry that the video could not guide you correctly in the assembly of the crash bars. We are sure that they can be assembled (no without some difficulties) with the tools shown in the video, but in any case we will review their assembly process to verify it.
harpriffer I totally agree with you. The installation is a nightmare. The difficult steps you mentioned happened to me as well. I took more than 2 hours to get it done till I realize the holes in the bike and on the guards did it aligned and I had to twist the bolts. They are secure now but I would recommend other brand.
Hello. We strive to deliver the highest possible quality in every product, and we would like to understand any issues with your product. Please write to info@puig.tv. Thank you.
You will find all the information about the engine guards Ref. 8544N in our website www.puig.tv, also about where can you buy it, on "Dealers", select India in the list.
For reasons of anchors and supports of the defense to the chassis, this protector is manufactured to go with the footrest in the original position. It is not possible to overtake it.
EXACTLY. I already bought and returned a different manufacturer's engine guard for this reason. It does not work with the forward foot position. I'm still hoping someone gets their act together and produces a product that fits the bike when it is in the extended reach configuration.
Just looking at my bike with forward foot position. It looks like all you need to do is cut the spacers down to make room for the bracket. Or you could find some other spacers and you would end up with two spare bolts for your trouble and a little more time working on your bike not a bad thing. Thinking I will get some of these they look nicer than the R&G bars.
YES IT IS! ...but you'll have to do a simple mod that requires a few extra (cheap) parts. Basically, you just need to extend the rear left (shifter side) peg holder spacer and rubber boot a little so the shift pedal will clear the crash bar. On the right (brake) side peg holder you just need to use a shorter spacer on the front mount hole. Even though the directions below are a bit long, this is actually a super easy mod that'll cost you around $6 at your local hardware store. Hey Puig: Feel free to include this in your instructions with proper credit... ;) You will need the following parts: 2) M8 x 1.25 55mm (or 60mm) bolts Around 20-25) M8 or 5/16" flat washers 1) Rubber boot that's longer than the original one on the left (shifter side) peg holder. This part might be optional. Left (shifter side) peg holder: 1: Remove (or don't install) the bolt at the bottom of the crash bars that goes in the same front hole as the foot peg holder. 2: Replace the rubber boot on the foot peg holder with the new longer one after putting a stack of washers in the boot first (I used 7 washers, but depending on the washer thickness, you may have to use a different amount). You may still be able to use the original boot, but it may not stay on the peg holder as well as it did originally.) This allows the boot to stick out further than the original. 3: Mount the front peg holder hole using the other new M8x1.25 55mm (or 60mm) bolt with the original spacer. Don't torque the bolt yet. 4: You need to use a stack of washers to equal the thickness of the metal where you removed the bolt from the crash bar (I used 5 washers). If you have some super glue, glue these washers together for easier installation. 5: Slide one of the new M8x1.25 55mm (or 60mm) bolts through the rear hole of the left peg holder, then put the stack of washers on the bolt followed by the original spacer (creating an extended spacer). Mount the peg holder starting with the rear hole. 6: Torque the bolts appropriately. Right (brake) peg holder: 7: Remove (or don't install) the bolt at the bottom of the crash bar that goes in the same front hole as the foot peg holder. 8: Mount the foot peg holder starting with the rear hole using the original bolt and original spacer. Don't torque it yet. 9: For the front hole, replace the original spacer with a stack of washers (I used 7 here - this stack plus the thickness of the metal where the crash bar mounts should equal the thickness of the original spacer). For easier installation, glue the stack of washers together. 10: Mount the front hole with the stack of washers through the crash bar using the original bolt. 11: Tighten both bolts to appropriate torque. 12: Enjoy not having cramped legs and keep the rubber down! :D
My foot position is all the way forward. This means that I’m a real man and will never drop my bike any-who. But, I love the way the engine guards look and it might be nice to add highway pegs to them. The 1982 porn music kicks.
Just added these guards to my 2021 KAWASAKI Vulcan/S ABS café - perfect fit and so easy after seeing this tutorial. All bolts fit perfect - done in about 1 hour! Happy in Nashville!
Happy to read you! Engoy it ;)
I purchased a set a couple of weeks ago. I have to say that the installation was a nightmare, it is not an easy as the video shows. Mainly, the problem resides in installing the right guard. I found two main issues, the holes are not drilled with precision so therefore in order to install the screws is a nightmare and you have to issue quite a lot of force to place the guard in place. The second issue is that the break pedal is on the way of the holes so you have to install the screws very carefully in order to go in straight and not in an angle which will damage the threads. This last problem together with the first one made the installation extremely painful. Once I had everything lined up, I was able to install the screws properly so I had to change the strategy and do it another way. Finally I was able to install the right guard with the pain point that one screw couldn’t go all the way in which, I am afraid, damaged the original threads. The left side went ok except for one issue that is not explained in the instructions. There is a nut/washer that needs to hold the long screw in place. The video shows that inserting a wrench will do the trick, wrong!!! To tighten such washer needs a lot of skills and time. I nearly returned the guards back due to the problems but I decided to install it all and it looks great and hopefully the troubled screw and washer/nut will not come off. Hopefully this helps.
I totally agree Zaska. I returned mine. They didn't fit, and I had to tilt the screws in to get them to work. I've learned that Puig doesn't make quality products. I have their windscreen too. It makes more wind in my face than without.
Wisconsin Archer if you can get other brand guards would be better. I believe B&K make one or even GIvi.
I just put mine on yesterday. Really no problem other than the top lock nut on the left, but a 12” socket extension and swivel took care of that. All holes lined up perfectly. Do you have your controls in the forward reach position? Mine aren’t as I’m a short (5’) old lady, so my controls are out of the way.
everything is made in china these days. Junk. anyway I think they would fold back during an accident. Not good leg protection. My leg was crushed when the crash bars on my Yamaha folded back. hese look to be a little better but not braced right
Thanks for the video. I have the same kit, installed the left side but the right side gets stuck behinde the metal piece that has the brake fluid reservoir screwed in. There is no enough clearance to align the top screwe. What is wrong?
Hello! Please write to info@puig.tv to get some assistance!
is it the right or left side on the long piece with plastic inserts; where there are two fuses. This seems to block access to the bottom bolt.
greattt !!!! :)))
I think they will fold back when the bike goes down
The video does not show an actual installation. Difficult steps are intentionally left out and another is faked. I installed these guards today trying to follow this video as a guide.
At 1:49 it shows him easily reaching behind to attach the nut on the bike's right side. In fact, you can't easily reach it from behind on that side. You have to use two hands from over the top and the right side to carefully align the nut to the bolt, while holding several rigid wires aside with one hand. Notice that it doesn't show him using a wrench to tighten it on that side because you can only reach in there from the other side of the bike with a 16" socket wrench extension! A wrench cannot get to the nut.
At 3:30 he casually reaches behind to attach the nut on the left side of the bike. That's impossible! You can't reach the bolt from the front like that! Parts are in the way. Then at 4:13 he appears to be tightening the nut with the wrench. Besides the fact that the nut is blocked from that direction and a wrench doesn't fit down there and can't be rotated like that ... notice that he is turning it the wrong direction to tighten, he'd be loosening the bolt like that! He faking the shot for the video. You have to reach the nut from the other side with the socket wrench extension.
We are sorry that the video could not guide you correctly in the assembly of the crash bars. We are sure that they can be assembled (no without some difficulties) with the tools shown in the video, but in any case we will review their assembly process to verify it.
harpriffer I totally agree with you. The installation is a nightmare. The difficult steps you mentioned happened to me as well. I took more than 2 hours to get it done till I realize the holes in the bike and on the guards did it aligned and I had to twist the bolts. They are secure now but I would recommend other brand.
Man, I wanted to like this product. I ordered twice, and both times, they were damaged. They need to package better, so annoying
Hello. We strive to deliver the highest possible quality in every product, and we would like to understand any issues with your product. Please write to info@puig.tv. Thank you.
hi . what is the price of the engine guard ?.I am in india. is it possible to ship it. thanks
You will find all the information about the engine guards Ref. 8544N in our website www.puig.tv, also about where can you buy it, on "Dealers", select India in the list.
@@PuigHiTechParts Don't buy it Sunu. It doesn't fit right,.
Is it compatible with the forward most foot peg position?
For reasons of anchors and supports of the defense to the chassis, this protector is manufactured to go with the footrest in the original position. It is not possible to overtake it.
EXACTLY. I already bought and returned a different manufacturer's engine guard for this reason. It does not work with the forward foot position. I'm still hoping someone gets their act together and produces a product that fits the bike when it is in the extended reach configuration.
Just looking at my bike with forward foot position. It looks like all you need to do is cut the spacers down to make room for the bracket. Or you could find some other spacers and you would end up with two spare bolts for your trouble and a little more time working on your bike not a bad thing. Thinking I will get some of these they look nicer than the R&G bars.
it does fit with the extended reach I did it myself today but my god was it a faff!
YES IT IS! ...but you'll have to do a simple mod that requires a few extra (cheap) parts. Basically, you just need to extend the rear left (shifter side) peg holder spacer and rubber boot a little so the shift pedal will clear the crash bar. On the right (brake) side peg holder you just need to use a shorter spacer on the front mount hole. Even though the directions below are a bit long, this is actually a super easy mod that'll cost you around $6 at your local hardware store. Hey Puig: Feel free to include this in your instructions with proper credit... ;)
You will need the following parts:
2) M8 x 1.25 55mm (or 60mm) bolts
Around 20-25) M8 or 5/16" flat washers
1) Rubber boot that's longer than the original one on the left (shifter side) peg holder. This part might be optional.
Left (shifter side) peg holder:
1: Remove (or don't install) the bolt at the bottom of the crash bars that goes in the same front hole as the foot peg holder.
2: Replace the rubber boot on the foot peg holder with the new longer one after putting a stack of washers in the boot first (I used 7 washers, but depending on the washer thickness, you may have to use a different amount). You may still be able to use the original boot, but it may not stay on the peg holder as well as it did originally.) This allows the boot to stick out further than the original.
3: Mount the front peg holder hole using the other new M8x1.25 55mm (or 60mm) bolt with the original spacer. Don't torque the bolt yet.
4: You need to use a stack of washers to equal the thickness of the metal where you removed the bolt from the crash bar (I used 5 washers). If you have some super glue, glue these washers together for easier installation.
5: Slide one of the new M8x1.25 55mm (or 60mm) bolts through the rear hole of the left peg holder, then put the stack of washers on the bolt followed by the original spacer (creating an extended spacer). Mount the peg holder starting with the rear hole.
6: Torque the bolts appropriately.
Right (brake) peg holder:
7: Remove (or don't install) the bolt at the bottom of the crash bar that goes in the same front hole as the foot peg holder.
8: Mount the foot peg holder starting with the rear hole using the original bolt and original spacer. Don't torque it yet.
9: For the front hole, replace the original spacer with a stack of washers (I used 7 here - this stack plus the thickness of the metal where the crash bar mounts should equal the thickness of the original spacer). For easier installation, glue the stack of washers together.
10: Mount the front hole with the stack of washers through the crash bar using the original bolt.
11: Tighten both bolts to appropriate torque.
12: Enjoy not having cramped legs and keep the rubber down! :D
My foot position is all the way forward. This means that I’m a real man and will never drop my bike any-who. But, I love the way the engine guards look and it might be nice to add highway pegs to them. The 1982 porn music kicks.
Greg Appelgren u sound like a woman
Crash bars.
With the kawasaki light bar they will hit the crash bar.
So useless .