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Title: rear guard
Post by: grog on Monday, 08 May 2017, 06:57 PM
said before, getting original rear guard vinyl wrapped. i dont have a problem with it. got told i need a tail tidy instead. ill have a look if anyone has a recod one to get. never worried about before. which is best? does much crap fly up off rear wheel compared to stock?its all about the look, am i correct. 
Title: Re: rear guard
Post by: RickC on Monday, 08 May 2017, 07:42 PM
Hi Grog,

The bike does look better with the rear guard cut down IMO but it is probably a shame to
cut down your guard as they are a bit of a novelty. There is a guard pictured on the bike getting
wrecked in SA https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/st-agnes/motorcycle-scooter-parts/suzuki-gsx-2006-parts/1123423077.

The guards easily cut down and look original if cleaned up with a dremel or sandpaper and some elbow grease.
I used an Hayabusa number plate holder on mine, it was Alloy but here is a black one.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-SUZUKI-GSX1300R-HAYABUSA-2008-2015-Motorcycle-Tail-Tidy-Fender-Eliminator-Registration-License-Plate-Holder-Bracket/32783984835.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.2.MulGLf&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10065_10151_10130_10068_436_10136_10157_10137_10060_10138_10131_10155_10062_10132_10156_10133_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10103_10102_10096_10147_10052_10053_10050_10107_10142_10051_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10175_10111_10112_10113_10114_10181_10037_10183_10182_10185_10078_10079_10077_10073_10070_10123,searchweb201603_16,ppcSwitch_4&btsid=ca61ddb3-6a5e-4c14-b046-ecdf2dcb3b28&algo_expid=3cc87a55-a654-4bc8-8d0a-e285aa61e854-0&algo_pvid=3cc87a55-a654-4bc8-8d0a-e285aa61e854
Title: Re: rear guard
Post by: blunko on Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 07:49 PM
Hey Rick, what exhaust are you running on your bike? Is that a retro fit 4-2?
Title: Re: rear guard
Post by: Gra Har on Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 08:07 PM
A beautiful rear end spoilt by an ugly gearsack, this could have been Suzuki SPECIAL EDITION ART at it's best in this photo. Can we get a photo without that ugly sack and rack please? :facepalm:
Title: Re: rear guard
Post by: grog on Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 08:23 PM
i agree mate. i usually take rack off for day to day. when taking mrs. i fit. i hate the look with it on but best way to carry hand bag and her other stuff. works well for trips and picking up stuff from shops. can carry a full carton of beer, very important. on and off in two mins, rack n bag. great accesory to have.
Title: Re: rear guard
Post by: Tony Nitrous on Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 08:29 PM
Isn't she a beauty....  :happy1:

Might to a rarity one day....  :grin:

(https://s27.postimg.org/wrt5dudpv/image.jpg) (https://postimage.io/app.php) (https://certificity.com)

(I didn't delete the plate, photographer did)
Title: Re: rear guard
Post by: grog on Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 08:45 PM
Still have mine on.