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Knee guard installation Q's?

Wissler Jun 7, 2010

  1. Wissler

    Wissler Senior Member Supporting Member

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    Got my knee guards to put on the ZL1000,(thanks Prostreet!!!)
    Could someone take some close up pics of the bracket in the rear, and how to make it work on my 1000?

    The brackets that attach in the front of the motor look self explanitory(just pull out the rubber plugs and put the bracket in the holes), but I can't figure out how to connect to the back with the little brackets??:help:
     
  2. zlMark

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  3. Wissler

    Wissler Senior Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks Mark
    -It looks like I need P/N 13169.
     
  4. zlMark

    zlMark Cult Leader

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    Not sure if you need to pull the rear coolant manifold or just take out the bolts,, ask bacchus he did it to his 1000
     
  5. kawboy

    kawboy Supporting Member Technical Author

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    8-O
     
  6. Prostreet

    Prostreet Well-Known Member

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    Mark you could actually fab a couple of brackets and hit them with some semi-gloss black if you feel creative. I don't think it would be difficult at all if you examine the diagram that Mark sent you. You don't even have to extend the bracket all the way across. Just my 2 cents.:nike:
     
  7. Wissler

    Wissler Senior Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks guys.
    Got a good lead on a bracket:laughing7:
    I will look into making one though, when it's in my hands (and Dads)
     
  8. Duclos

    Duclos New Member

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    Hi
    I like digging old post :)
    I have the same question, how do you install the knee guard on the ZL 1000 ? If brackets are needed where would they be installed ?
    Unfortunately the photos of this post have disappeared.
    Thanks
     
  9. wuputt

    wuputt ZL-OA Co-owner Staff Member Administrator Super Moderator Technical Author Supporting Member

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    0ae1e6b9-8a3e-400c-8d05-ed706fb55877.jpeg
     
  10. wuputt

    wuputt ZL-OA Co-owner Staff Member Administrator Super Moderator Technical Author Supporting Member

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    Pretty sure I have a set of knee guards and brackets in a tub.....
     
  11. Duclos

    Duclos New Member

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    thank you. I got some already. Nice picture by the way :)
    I am not sure to be convinced by the final appearance. I hesitate to install them
     
  12. prfixer

    prfixer Senior Member Supporting Member

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    I would have thought the more bulbous tank on the 1000 would have kept your knees away from contact with the engine, which was the intent of them being on the 900. I guess it may also depend on your stature and riding style.
     
  13. 87kawzl

    87kawzl Supporting Member

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    My 1000 has highway pegs off brackets that bolt to the engine mounts. When using the pegs the valve covers come in contact with my legs. The engine is still wider than the 1000 tank at the back end of the valve cover. Plus the guards look cool.
     
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  14. prfixer

    prfixer Senior Member Supporting Member

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    Gotya
     
  15. Duclos

    Duclos New Member

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    It's just for the look in my case. Indeed the tank is wide enough and my legs are away from the cylinder head.
    Prfixer, the brackets you mentioned are the one tied to the Knee guard Aren t they ?
     
  16. prfixer

    prfixer Senior Member Supporting Member

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    There is a plate that runs across the rear of the motor that two small brackets attach to that then attach to the knee guards. There are then 2 different small brackets that attach the front of the knee guards to the head with long bolts,collets, and dampers.
     
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