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pyoungbl · 08-10-2016, 04:15 PM

I have removed the aluminum skid plate a few times. I use a 3/8" drive universal joint to get at the front bolts. It's still a less than ideal setup but I find that I can reach each bolt (one from the left side of the engine, the other from the right side). Since the nuts are self locking I don't try to put a lot of torque on them. Soon I'll need to replace the nuts as the nylon locking feature won't last forever. On my bike the left rear mounting bolt is a challenge. My crash bar on that side is not an exact fit so it always requires some 'encouragement'. Nevertheless, the plate is well worth what it cost and the minor aggravation.

Peter Y.

08-10-2016, 04:15 PM	#17
pyoungbl Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA Posts: 632	I have removed the aluminum skid plate a few times. I use a 3/8" drive universal joint to get at the front bolts. It's still a less than ideal setup but I find that I can reach each bolt (one from the left side of the engine, the other from the right side). Since the nuts are self locking I don't try to put a lot of torque on them. Soon I'll need to replace the nuts as the nylon locking feature won't last forever. On my bike the left rear mounting bolt is a challenge. My crash bar on that side is not an exact fit so it always requires some 'encouragement'. Nevertheless, the plate is well worth what it cost and the minor aggravation. Peter Y.
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