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Cdn_bueller
Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 12:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I bought a polished "Buell" lower belt guard off ebay. I only realized after i bid on it that it says it'll only fit 04-05 models, and i have a '03 (duh).

Does anyone know if i can still install it on my bike (i haven't received it yet)?
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 12:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You can, but it won't offer the protection the 03 bikes need.
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Kowpow225
Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 03:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I don't think it'll fit... mounts differently, but I'm guessing.
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 03:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Why not the swing arms are the same.
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Kowpow225
Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 03:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think the mounting locations on the swingarm are different...holes might not line up.
EDIT: I looked into it a while back, Glitch, but several people 'said' it wouldn't fit. I didn't purchase one to find out.

(Message edited by kowpow225 on November 03, 2005)
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Cdn_bueller
Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 04:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks guys. I guess the jury is still out.

I'll wait and see how it fits. If it doesn't work, you'll see it in the "Classifieds".

TM
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Mou5e
Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 06:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

im interested if u wana sell it.
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Charlieboy6649
Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 11:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No, I'm running the guard on my '03, mounting is the same. Fit is off because the larger sprocket on later models. I plan on adding sheet metal flames to make up the difference.

It protects where it counts though. Deflects all debris coming from the front. The gap to the rear is maybe 1-2 mm.

Point to consider. These are cracking and falling off, I'm on my second. That's why Buell doesn't offer them anymore. Al from American Sport Bike said he can't get em anymore. I plan on running a bead on the outside to beef it up. Can't see where the bead will be anyway unless you look as it will be under the swingarm. Might want to do the same if you run it.

(Message edited by charlieboy6649 on November 03, 2005)
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