Swingarm lower suspension protection

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I've made a center stand protector for my Tiger 1050. I used a 2/3 mm ally sheet cut to size and used 4 P clips to attach it. I was surprised by how much crud i stopped. The P clips are like this.
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So has anyone finished thier projects yet ?, I’ve not even found anything to make something up yet :shock: , it’s too cold still and I don’t have room in the shed :( . My black recycling box is looking favourite :lol:
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Same as you,to cold and no room in the garage to get it on the ramp.Hopefully April will bring glorious sunshine and a buyer for the GSF1250 :thumb:
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I’ve just collected the Chinese GS centre stand guard from our local Post Office, and I bought a reconditioned RT centre stand, freshly powder coated and with new springs from a friend who’s sold his RT and bought a Guzzi.

All ready to go except, like everyone else, it’s too cold to even consider playing in the garage until the sun shines again…
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Steve398 wrote: Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:59 am All ready to go except, like everyone else, it’s too cold to even consider playing in the garage until the sun shines again…
You're all doing it wrong

I am always in the garage in winter! its normally warmer than the house :lol:
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That certainly beats a Tesco £12 hot air heater :cheers:
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sakm wrote: Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:09 am You're all doing it wrong

I am always in the garage in winter! its normally warmer than the house :lol:

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Nice!, you can even brew up a nice mulled wine on that :lol:
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