Did you know MC Enterprises doesn't have any more case gaurds?

ecpreston · September 03, 2009, 12:57:51 PM

I took mine off last night to change a gasket, found they were both broken.

I didn't even know!

And, it turns out they don't have any more. I guess I'll be updating the wiki. So.... is anyone making something similar or not? It appears the SW Motec ones still exist, but $150 + shipping....

Ed500 · September 03, 2009, 02:38:36 PM

how were they broken? did you drop your bike before?

The Buddha · September 03, 2009, 07:20:00 PM

Buddha is hard at work ... OK not quite, but buddha does have a bike and a welding dude who is eager ... OK fine more like can be reluctantly coerced to making stuff ...
Seriously my goal is to get the GS working and then take it up there and get em made.
Cool.
Buddha.

VSG · September 04, 2009, 07:23:17 AM

I got the last one

When I ordered it, they didn't think they had any left, went looking for about 5 minutes and found the last one hidden away.

ecpreston · September 07, 2009, 06:29:49 PM

Quote from: Ed500 on September 03, 2009, 02:38:36 PM
how were they broken? did you drop your bike before?

I did lowside it on the right side a year ago. On that one the lower mounting tab that sandwiches between the bike frame and the washer was broken in half. Ok, fine, that one took a hit. But the left one was also broken, the weld between the tube and the mounting tab just came clean apart.

Just from vibration? Pretty crappy weld. I took them to a local welding shop and they think they can fix them, so we'll see...

So yeah Buddha, get to it man!

Quote from: VSG on September 04, 2009, 07:23:17 AM
I got the last one

bastard!

werase643 · September 08, 2009, 06:23:10 AM

it is steel they can fix it!

ATLRIDER · September 08, 2009, 05:10:28 PM

My MC enterprise guard broke too on one side. I loosened a motor mount and notice the tab was busted at the weld. Sent it back for a replacement.

The Buddha · September 08, 2009, 06:42:14 PM

Yes I am on it, but its really pityfully crappy. Dont even ask how today went or whatever if you value your life ...

BTW did these break on impact or without impact. I made ~25 few years ago, 2 of them crashed and one broke ... but really crashing and breaking 1/8th wall pipe and 3/8th thick end cap is seriously a reason to thank the guard ... cos else it may have eat up 1/2 the motor.
Cool.
Buddha.

ATLRIDER · September 08, 2009, 07:39:13 PM

Mine were a few months old and looked new. No crash was involved.

The Buddha · September 09, 2009, 06:29:18 AM

K, fine the suzuki ones were tig welded thin wall sheite ... maybe MC enterprises did a different one.

I have to get my BS together ...

Cool.
Buddha.

ecpreston · September 11, 2009, 11:59:19 AM

Buddha, are the ones you're making a 3 point design? Any idea on price? Cause I picked up my repaired ones today and these guys did a pretty nice job. So I asked if they were interested in copying it, making a few more sets that I could sell here, but if you're going to make a nice 3 point for a good price, I won't bother.

The Buddha · September 22, 2009, 12:50:11 PM

The PITA is getting it fitting under a stock fairing. I have got stuck in the process in mine.
You could do these dude, I am sorta DOA ... my welder is mad at me too.
Cool.
Buddha.

ecpreston · September 23, 2009, 07:41:59 AM

alright, I'll think about a small batch and see what happens

JEREMY JOCK · September 23, 2009, 08:38:08 AM

Quote from: ecpreston on September 23, 2009, 07:41:59 AM
alright, I'll think about a small batch and see what happens

I'm interested, if you make them.

kml.krk · September 23, 2009, 09:32:38 AM

IF you decide to make them, are will they fit under the fairings OR they will be MC Enterprise copy, just for naked bikes?

EdChen · September 23, 2009, 02:53:50 PM

I'd be interested as well, if you do make some. It's for a naked 01, so I don't care if they don't fit the new Fs

cboling · September 23, 2009, 07:22:33 PM

Count me in!

ecpreston · September 24, 2009, 10:36:50 AM

Quote from: kml.krk on September 23, 2009, 09:32:38 AM
IF you decide to make them, are will they fit under the fairings OR they will be MC Enterprise copy, just for naked bikes?

Pretty much a copy, I don't want to have to do any "work"!

Well, ok the tabs might be a little thicker to prevent what happened to mine, and the bars will likely be a smaller diameter and solid.

I'll take mine by the shop tomorrow and see if they were serious about making a few. They aren't going to be quite as cheap as the MC ones for such a small batch, that's for sure.

ecpreston · November 24, 2009, 10:36:53 AM

got a little lazy. But they're in the works now, I just looked at the first set today and I think they'll be a nice replacement. The mounting tabs are twice as thick so they won't likely break like mine did. I'll get some pics up maybe next week.

GSrookie500 · November 24, 2009, 11:18:01 AM

Sweet! I'm interested in some too

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Did you know MC Enterprises doesn't have any more case gaurds?