Dimotiv Engine Guards

[unnormal]

Anyone try these Dimotiv engine guards?

They look the same as OEM ones but they list them as 1985-2003 only. Is something different on 2004+ ?

http://www.dmv.com.tw/html/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=DI-EG-YA-01-C&Category=371013

 

[Traumahawk]

There is nothing different for the 04's and up. Heck, there is an 86 Vmax for sale on here that has an 07 engine. The frame are all alike.

 

[eggohead]

I ordered this off amazon about 3-4 years ago.. I think one of the mounting bolts didn't fit.. but I love having it.. I just need another one... for the 95...

 

[sdt354]

Anyone try these Dimotiv engine guards?

They look the same as OEM ones but they list them as 1985-2003 only. Is something different on 2004+ ?

http://www.dmv.com.tw/html/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=DI-EG-YA-01-C&Category=371013

That's a good deal for a pair. I was getting $120 for newly powder coated used. These do give you some protection. They do bend too. My boots fit right in there nice and comfortable when I want to stretch without stopping.
Steve-o

 

[unnormal]

Thanks guys. Unless a good deal on used ones comes up soon I'll probably get these.

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[unnormal]

I got the Dimotiv engine guards in. They're not too bad, I like them. They fit, came with some hardware, and look fine. The "v" sticker isn't exactly virtical haha. Is the "v" metal or a sticker on the OEM ones?

I want to paint them black. I am thinking either flat black spray paint, black undercoating, or maybe plasti-dip. Any suggestions for a diy job?

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[PMaxx]

Seeing as how yours are brand new and the chrome is good, I'd probably plasti dip them. You'll have a hard time getting regular paint to stick to the chrome, plus then it will be removable and you'll have fresh chrome still.

 

[unnormal]

Ok good to know, I haven't tried to paint over crome before. How tough is plasti-dip? Would it handle rock chips better than normal spray paint?

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[thor_eyerdhal]

if you do it well, yes

 

[Miles Long]

I would give Plastic-Dip a try first, because the chrome is still good, and the process is reversible.
After the chrome on my bike's guards began to peel, I sandblasted the remaining chrome off, and powdercoated them. The coating is still in good shape, after 9 years.
Painting directly over chrome is a no-no. Just too smooth a surface.
Cheers!