Some months ago I put the HT footpeg/engine protector on my '11 and since it comes with a front engine mount welded on as part of it, I removed the original mounts and put them away. (I never ever, double never ever throw anything out. I'm a terminal pack rat)

OK, a few weeks ago I installed the SW Motech crash bars and it was more than a bit of a struggle getting them on with the footpeg brace in the way. With some good salty language and a mighty heave I got them mounted, but now I have more vibration since the metal components are jammed together.

Sooo......today I thought "phooey on it" and went for the old mounts to put back on. Then I'd see about re-drilling mounting holes for the foot peg bar.

You guessed it - can't find them. Got muffler, front springs, rear springs, etc., on and on.....but no front engine mounts. Tore that shop apart and no mounts.

Finally, looking on-line for new ones the ones I'm seeing on the parts breakdowns all show an L shaped front engine mount and I don't remember seeing that on mine. Looked on bike and see nothing the L would attach to. I'm "pretty sure" the original mounts were just a plain triangle.

Looking on eBay I see a set for an '05 that look like mine but does the '05 front engine mount have the same bolt spacing as the '11 ?? Help Help Help..............Lar.

The "L" is to attach the OEM plasitc skid plate.

Ah, sooo, thankee. Is the '05 mount the same dimensions as the '11 ??

My '11 and my '03 are the same dimensions on the bolt holes Lar. I have my stocker '11s I am not using will give you if you want to wait for the shipping time. Would be about 2 weeks from here to there. I may have some left over '03 flat plates too if they would help.
Regards....justjeff

Big...when you installed the crash bars, you needed to not use a set of spacers and the whole thing will fit without forcing it. Ask me how I learned...doh!!! I also forced a set together only to get so frustrated that I tried it without the spacers and it fit like a glove! Please don't ask which spacers I left out but it works like a charm. They don't explain this very well from what I do remember.
As for the engine mounts between the two gen bikes, they are all the same but the formed L bracket you are describing is spot welded onto the main engine mount. It can be removed and you are left with the stock first gen mount, again, ask me how I know...lol. The bolt hole spacing is the same but at the moment I am thinking IF the thickness is the same which made it easier to use the stock mount without the spot welded bracket attached to them?
I'm sorry I can't remember what spacer I left out but I do know the whole system will fit easily and you don't need to force anything once you do figure out which item to leave out.
I had a rough day yesterday and my head isn't very clear yet.....sorry. Meds...

Thanks, Jeff. I'll PM you right now.................Lar.