Anyone use any protection for engine guard/footpeg

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Nov 30, 2011 | 01:56 PM

Armypac

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Anyone use any protection for engine guard/footpeg

Good day All,
Does anyone use any protective material under the footpeg mounting onto the engine guard on touring bikes?
I have used thin rubber strips to protect painted surfaces on my prior
metrics, but not sure about going metal on metal
thanks ahead of time

Nov 30, 2011 | 02:09 PM

Dallas 13

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Just clamp them right on. Any marking will be minimum, and I have not had chrome get screwed up like paint. Make them tight enough to not move under a little foot pressure and you should be fine.

Nov 30, 2011 | 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Armypac

It's impossible to own a touring bike without letting it fall over occasionally, and although a controlled fall will usually rest the bike on the floorboard and/or support it usually isn't something that shows if scratched. OTOH, it isn't hard for the engine guard to take a hit, which will scratch it. I haven't ever seen any protectors for the crash bars, but it would be nice to have one. I thought about a small rubber stick-on device of some kind, like perhaps might be found at Home Depot or Lowe's, but I haven't looked into it. A leather wrap would work too, if it could be made to look unobtrusive. I have some small scratches on the guard that I would like to not make worse if (when) I let mine fall over again. Remembering to pull-out the kickstand will eliminate most of those incidents for me.

Nov 30, 2011 | 04:26 PM

MichaelF

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Use Lizard Skins. It's a clear adhesive, very thin, invisible, and leaves no residue when removed. Choose the clear, road version for chainstays. Can also be found at REI or any high-end bike shop. It's made by 3M, so you may also be able to find it under the 3M brand.

Forgot to include the link: http://lizardskins.com/store/product...sive-chainstay

Nov 30, 2011 | 04:55 PM

$tonecold

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Can also be found at REI or any high-end bike shop.

You know you are on a motorcyle forum and when you say bike shop, the readers here think motorcycle not bicycle.

Nov 30, 2011 | 06:38 PM

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Nov 30, 2011 | 08:20 PM

davessworks

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I'm using yellow ptfe tape (yes, I know it's the same material as Teflon). It's used for gas lines. I've repositioned the clamps to the bars a number of times (still trying to fine tune the location). I wrap just a turn, maybe two on the bars but not enough that it will be seen when the clamps are in place. And even though it's Teflon, the clamps bind well enough without any marking of the engine guards.