Carbon fiber heel guards

[Z06]

Quick intro. Dave from Sharkskinz Racing Bodies. We primarly manufacture roadracing bodywork. I bought a Super T so we are making a few bits and pieces for my bike. Will be offering some of these here. Currently won't be on our site so if your interested you can order at 800-519-7229. First parts available are carbon replacement heel guards. Price is $75 plus $5.95 shipping to lower 48.

 

[Don in Lodi]

Re: Carban fiber heel guards

Well now... is that for the pair of 'em?

 

[YamaPA]

Re: Carban fiber heel guards

Dont take this wrong, but the left side guard really needs an "over and over" flap which closes off the top of the guard. The stock guard is a freaking hazard if you ask me as it is way too easy to snag a pant cuff over the top of the guard and between the frame. When you go to put your foot down, you're hooked and a good chance at a tip over occurs. I went with the Alt Rider guard almost immediately but have since modified that guard to make in into a guard, exhaust shield as I no longer run the passenger pegs or ugly brackets.

Carbon is cool, but I just wish it had a cover across the top too. For some reason, I have yet to snag my pant cuff on the right side stock guard.

 

[Don in Lodi]

Re: Carban fiber heel guards

Dont take this wrong, but the left side guard really needs an "over and over" flap which closes off the top of the guard. The stock guard is a freaking hazard if you ask me as it is way too easy to snag a pant cuff over the top of the guard and between the frame. When you go to put your foot down, you're hooked and a good chance at a tip over occurs. I went with the Alt Rider guard almost immediately but have since modified that guard to make in into a guard, exhaust shield as I no longer run the passenger pegs or ugly brackets.

Carbon is cool, but I just wish it had a cover across the top too. For some reason, I have yet to snag my pant cuff on the right side stock guard.

Wear longer pants maybe?

 

[limey]

Re: Carban fiber heel guards

Dont take this wrong, but the left side guard really needs an "over and over" flap which closes off the top of the guard. The stock guard is a freaking hazard if you ask me as it is way too easy to snag a pant cuff over the top of the guard and between the frame. When you go to put your foot down, you're hooked and a good chance at a tip over occurs. I went with the Alt Rider guard almost immediately but have since modified that guard to make in into a guard, exhaust shield as I no longer run the passenger pegs or ugly brackets. ::026::

Carbon is cool, but I just wish it had a cover across the top too. For some reason, I have yet to snag my pant cuff on the right side stock guard.

YamaPA is right I have the Touratech heel guard and it is worse than the stock guard, I have almost dumped the bike a few times snagging my pant leg on the frigign thing. I will be changing it to the AltRider.

 

[Z06]

Re: Carban fiber heel guards

Price for the pair.
Will look at changing the left one.

 

[snakebasket]

Re: Carban fiber heel guards

Dont take this wrong, but the left side guard really needs an "over and over" flap which closes off the top of the guard. The stock guard is a freaking hazard if you ask me as it is way too easy to snag a pant cuff over the top of the guard and between the frame. When you go to put your foot down, you're hooked and a good chance at a tip over occurs. I went with the Alt Rider guard almost immediately but have since modified that guard to make in into a guard, exhaust shield as I no longer run the passenger pegs or ugly brackets.

Carbon is cool, but I just wish it had a cover across the top too. For some reason, I have yet to snag my pant cuff on the right side stock guard.

Got a picture of the eshaust without pegs and your guard, would like to copy this idea, Cheers, Steve

 

[Z06]

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Got a picture of the eshaust without pegs and your guard, would like to copy this idea, Cheers, Steve

Here's one.

 

[Z06]

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Made a master for new left guard today. Extended top almost to frame. Front edge behind shift rod. No way pants getting behind it now. Will have pictures of finished part later this week. So now it will be lighter than OEm, have less tendency to catch pant leg and add a little bling. What's not to like?

 

[JonnyCinco]

Re: Carban fiber heel guards

any chance a YST.com discount on some R6 race plastics???? 8)

Also, pics of both heel guards mounted would be nice. Sharkskinz is the shizz-bam-snappy

 

[Z06]

Re: Carban fiber heel guards

any chance a YST.com discount on some R6 race plastics???? 8)

Also, pics of both heel guards mounted would be nice. Sharkskinz is the shizz-bam-snappy

Will work up bodywork discount for you.
See first post for picture of both sides mounted.

 

[snakebasket]

Re: Carban fiber heel guards

Here's one.

Many thanks, that's a great job, hope you don't mind me copying some of your ideas.

 

[roadlizard]

Any chance of redesigning the "cranes neck" looking brake lever from carbon fiber? Would be an incredible upgrade in appearance.

 

[YamaPA]

Re: Carban fiber heel guards

Got a picture of the eshaust without pegs and your guard, would like to copy this idea, Cheers, Steve

I'll get you a picture when I can (having some issues transfering photos to computer). I have the ALT rider aluminumn guard to which I welded an extension to guard against pant burns on the exhaust pipe before the muffler. Pretty simply modification and works great. Got ride of the Fugly passenger pegs and the truly fugly left side passenger peg/guard area.

Somene...hello TABASCO may wish to make this as product to sell. I get 5% royalties for the idea though.

 

[~TABASCO~]

Re: Carban fiber heel guards

I'll get you a picture when I can (having some issues transfering photos to computer). I have the ALT rider aluminumn guard to which I welded an extension to guard against pant burns on the exhaust pipe before the muffler. Pretty simply modification and works great. Got ride of the Fugly passenger pegs and the truly fugly left side passenger peg/guard area.

Somene...hello TABASCO may wish to make this as product to sell. I get 5% royalties for the idea though.

Email me a picture.. Im sure we can do it.....

 

[Z06]

Here's a picture of the new left guard. Can't get the pant leg caught now.

 

[~TABASCO~]

Here's a picture of the new left guard. Can't get the pant leg caught now.

looks good Z06... how much is that ?

 

[Z06]

looks good Z06... how much is that ?

$80 for the pair.