ACE and engine guards installation - Honda Shadow Forums : Shadow Motorcycle Forum

Markymannn · 04-25-2007, 01:06 PM

OK, 3 bolts to come out, and the last one just stops it. Bought Cobra engine guards for a 03 ACE. The right side peg bolt needs to come out but is blocked by the front pipe. If the pipe was like 1 inch higher it would clear. Does any one know if you have to take the pipes off completely to get this bolt out? Or just loosen the pipe probably at the head to get enough play in it and clearance, or any other ideas? Thanks for the help

NIGHTHAWK1 · 04-25-2007, 02:01 PM

Have a '96 ACE. I had to completely loosen my front header pipe to get the guard on.

justjoe001 · 04-25-2007, 03:09 PM

I have a 99 ACE and I had to take the pipes almost completely off. Not too much of a hassle.

ShadowOSU · 04-26-2007, 10:23 PM

I took my pipes all the way off. Not really a big deal.

JimC in NC · 04-27-2007, 11:19 PM

It's been a while since I did the deed but as I recall, I just had to loosen the pipe to clear it but I chose to remove it completely since you often cannot reuse the gasket and get a good seal. I replaced the gasket when I reinstalled the pipe. HTH
JimC in NC

04-25-2007, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Markymannn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 238	ACE and engine guards installation OK, 3 bolts to come out, and the last one just stops it. Bought Cobra engine guards for a 03 ACE. The right side peg bolt needs to come out but is blocked by the front pipe. If the pipe was like 1 inch higher it would clear. Does any one know if you have to take the pipes off completely to get this bolt out? Or just loosen the pipe probably at the head to get enough play in it and clearance, or any other ideas? Thanks for the help

04-25-2007, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
NIGHTHAWK1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 68	Have a '96 ACE. I had to completely loosen my front header pipe to get the guard on. __________________ http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...Picture080.jpg

04-26-2007, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
ShadowOSU Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 280	I took my pipes all the way off. Not really a big deal. __________________ 2002 ACE 750 Deluxe The Skunkworx Custom Cycle Mechanic/Assembler Webmaster www.skunkworxcc.com

04-27-2007, 11:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
JimC in NC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 916	It's been a while since I did the deed but as I recall, I just had to loosen the pipe to clear it but I chose to remove it completely since you often cannot reuse the gasket and get a good seal. I replaced the gasket when I reinstalled the pipe. HTH JimC in NC __________________ JimC in NC Rider #31 in Woody's Journal Ride '99 750 ACE, V&H Cruzers, Kury ISOs, Mustang seat, Leatherlyke Bags '85 Goldwing LTD-"The Smooth Ride!" (now gone but not forgotten)

04-25-2007, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
justjoe001 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern NH Posts: 70	I have a 99 ACE and I had to take the pipes almost completely off. Not too much of a hassle.

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