Happy Trails engine guards

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Garland

Discussion Starter · Jan 1, 2022

I see that Happy Trails has a mock up of their engine guards on the website:

www.happy-trail.com

Engine Guards KLR650 2022+

Happy Trails exclusive design for the ultimate in KLR650 protection. Loops of 1" inch tubular steel for ultimate protection of your investment and your adventure! Avoid engine damage and costly replacement parts. If you're an owner of the popular 3rd Ge

www.happy-trail.com

I think they look pretty nice!

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CamoColton

· #121 · 12 mo ago

Grant440 said:
They were super easy install. I think they look AWESOME! Well worth the wait
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Could you share some close-ups of the mounting points?

CamoColton

· #122 · 12 mo ago

Holy sh*t I just got a tracking number for my engine guards.

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Reveille

· #123 · 12 mo ago

CamoColton said:
Holy sh*t I just got a tracking number for my engine guards.

What's your address? I'll swing by and stand watch to keep the riff raff away! When did you place your order?

CamoColton

· #124 · 12 mo ago

Reveille said:
What's your address? I'll swing by and stand watch to keep the riff raff away! When did you place your order?

My order was placed March 5, with an original ETA of April 22.

Reveille

· #125 · 12 mo ago

So 3 months, got it. I'm hoping they are getting caught up and new order delivery times are brought in.

Grant440

· #126 · 12 mo ago

I had a talk with Todd at Cogent we talked for about a half hour. Trying to figure out where we could mount that remote adjuster for their shock. These happy trail guards are using the same mounting location that cogent needed. I wish I lived closer to Cogent so they could use my bike to mock stuff up. Anyone located close to Cogent with Happy Trail engine guards

Reveille

· #127 · 12 mo ago

On non abs models, there is a huge unused void on the right upper side of the fuel tank. Up under the fairing, opposite of the radiator. Clear as mud yes? The cable/line for the adjuster may be too short though. The remote adjuster isn't even needed. It's easy to get the pin tool on the color without removing anything on the bike from my experience. All my previous bikes were similar to adjust. Imho, the remote adjuster is a fluff farkle with a very hefty price tag. Ymmv

Grant440

· #128 · 12 mo ago

Reveille said:
On non abs models, there is a huge unused void on the right upper side of the fuel tank. Up under the fairing, opposite of the radiator. Clear as mud yes? The cable/line for the adjuster may be too short though. The remote adjuster isn't even needed. It's easy to get the pin tool on the color without removing anything on the bike from my experience. All my previous bikes were similar to adjust. Imho, the remote adjuster is a fluff farkle with a very hefty price tag. Ymmv

I really appreciate that, I think with that I'm going to pull the plug and order it

Grant440

· #129 · 12 mo ago

Reveille said:
On non abs models, there is a huge unused void on the right upper side of the fuel tank. Up under the fairing, opposite of the radiator. Clear as mud yes? The cable/line for the adjuster may be too short though. The remote adjuster isn't even needed. It's easy to get the pin tool on the color without removing anything on the bike from my experience. All my previous bikes were similar to adjust. Imho, the remote adjuster is a fluff farkle with a very hefty price tag. Ymmv

you able to post a pic with pin wrench on the collar

Reveille

· #130 · 12 mo ago

Grant440 said:
you able to post a pic with pin wrench on the collar

I'll try to get something after work tonight.

Grant440

· #131 · 12 mo ago

I ended up pulling the plug. Shock is on the way. No remote adjuster!!

Reveille

· #132 · 12 mo ago

Sorry I forgot to take a picture for you. Unless you change your preload every ride, it's a set it and forget it setup. I did 100 percent verify I can get the adjuster tool and make adjustments without removing anything from the bike. When Cogent sent my shock, they had the preload spot on. I triple checked it before installing.
I think the remote adjuster is for folks who change preload several times a day and like to fiddle with stuff or if you ride 2 up often.

Grant440

· #133 · 12 mo ago

You might send a pic to Cogent of you getting the adjuster tool in there. They said that would be really nice to show gen 3 owners

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Dread

· #134 · 12 mo ago

Installed the shock (mostly) yesterday. Going to fiddle with the preload adjuster today. I have Happy Trails engine guards coming so will see what the final set up will be when they get here. But there is extra play in the line to the adjuster. I was even thinking of putting it on the left side instead of the right. There is more room on the frame and in looks like I could clear the mount for the engine guards. Will post up pics if I do that.

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Reveille

· #135 · 12 mo ago

Dread said:
Installed the shock (mostly) yesterday. Going to fiddle with the preload adjuster today. I have Happy Trails engine guards coming so will see what the final set up will be when they get here. But there is extra play in the line to the adjuster. I was even thinking of putting it on the left side instead of the right. There is more room on the frame and in looks like I could clear the mount for the engine guards. Will post up pics if I do that.

You may be able to relocate the goofy roll over sensor to make room on the left side or just remove it and make a bypass plug. I disabled mine so when I do back flips over doubles, the bike doesn't shut off on me! Haha.

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Dread

· #136 · 12 mo ago

Reveille said:
You may be able to relocate the goofy roll over sensor to make room on the left side or just remove it and make a bypass plug. I disabled mine so when I do back flips over doubles, the bike doesn't shut off on me! Haha.

Yeah, I have to pull the tank to install heated grips this weekend so I’m gonna do that and have a thorough look at things to see what can be viable options. There sure is a lot more “stuff” packed inside the Gen 3. 🤣

CamoColton

· #137 · 12 mo ago

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Got my uppers last night. Easy install.

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daave

· #138 · 12 mo ago

CamoColton said:
Got my uppers last night. Easy install.

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When did you place your order?

CamoColton

· #139 · 12 mo ago

daave said:
When did you place your order?

March 5, with an original ETA of April 22, June 15 actual.

daave

· #140 · 12 mo ago

100 days....... wow that's frustrating.

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