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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: Steven H on November 08, 2005, 09:41:37 AM

Title: 96 600 Crash Bars - Fitting
Post by: Steven H on November 08, 2005, 09:41:37 AM

Hi all

I now have some Engine/Crash bars (off ebay) and I am going to fit them asap, the rear fitting seems to require the long thru bolt (engine mount?) to be removed. Do I need to support the engine before removing it??

Also do I need to get longer frame bolts for the front and lower fittings (no bolts came with the bars).

If all the above sounds dim I apologise but I am not very mechanically minded.

Thanks for your help (will post pics of bike soon - when the english weather is nice enough to get the bike out!!!)

Cheers

Steve H

Title: 96 600 Crash Bars - Fitting
Post by: Red01 on November 08, 2005, 10:26:44 PM

As long as the bolt threads come all the way thru the nut, you don't need longer bolts.

If you can take them out one at a time, you'll be OK.

Title: 96 600 Crash Bars - Fitting
Post by: Steven H on November 09, 2005, 05:40:06 AM

OK thanks for the info,  but what about supporting the engine regarding the rear fitment?

Title: 96 600 Crash Bars - Fitting
Post by: Red01 on November 09, 2005, 07:35:05 PM

Which guards are you trying to mount?
How many engine bolts need to be out at one time to facilitate installation?

Nevermind... try this:

If you have any punches or screwdrivers or similar improv tools, remove the bolt(s) that go thru the whole engine and insert such tool from the nut side, install the guard on the bolt head side of the engine first. When you push the bolt(s) back in, then you can do the other side.

Title: 96 600 Crash Bars - Fitting
Post by: Steven H on November 10, 2005, 05:26:16 AM

You're a genius, I never thought of that. I will try it hopefully at the weekend and let you know how I get on.

Many thanks for your help,

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