Hi Bonny,
I've thought of this but will probably keep the FERC anyway & just wait for a standard guard at the right price..
I can say this now as I've been out in the garage this afternoon & have just managed to fit the damn thing...
So, in case it's any use to anyone here's how I did it:-
- Measure length of chain adjusters with chain correctly set (I used matchsticks marked with felt tip) so that you can get it roughly right on assembly - remember the FERC will cover the chain & you can't measure as easily!!
- Remove LHS silencer.
- Support the rear wheel (I used carpet & papers under the tyre)
- Undo and withdraw the wheel spindle from the RHS, remove the spacer.
- Leave the wheel bolted to the rear sprocket.
- Loosen the sprocket carrier nut until the whole wheel/sprocket moves laterally.
- Fit the top FERC section starting with the bolt nearest the engine. The rear part fits between the sprocket carrier & the swingarm. It may need to be persuaded into position as there isn't much room. When correct the lower curved part of the steel should fit against the swingarm. Fit the second bolt.
- Ensure this section is fully down - if it isn't you won't be able to get to the wheel nuts with a socket through the access hole (don't ask how I know!!)
- Repeat the process upside down(!) on the lower section.
- You'll know it's right if the end section fits. If it doesn't, then one or both sections is not snug enough against the swingarm..
- Replace silencer, tighten up sprocket carrier nut, replace wheel spindle , check alignment & chain tension etc....
Haven't been for a test run yet - wil let you know if I have any more problems.
Hope this helps someone still to fit one of these..
Cheers,
Adrian