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Installation of Obie Link Guard to most Plastic Skid Plates
Most Plastic brand skid plates have a hook that goes over the bottom frame for quick and easy on/off installation. First slide the Obie Link Guard over the hook (with engraved side up on the right side of the bike & curled up end by the shock) and push the skid plate onto the bottom cross frame (it takes more force the first several times). Always mount the Obie Link Guard between the frame and your skid plate for a smooth transition from skid plate to link guard.
Installation of Obie Link Guard to most Aluminum or Plastic Skid Plates with Bolt-on Rear Frame Mounts
Most Aluminum brand skid plates have a mount hole or holes for quick installation. Just insert the Obie Link Guard between the bottom of the frame and your skid plate (with engraved side up on the right side of the bike & the curled end by the shock). Sometimes you may need longer bolts that go to the frame hook for easier installation. Leave the hook bolts loose until the skid plate is in place. (It takes more force since you have added some resistance to the shock and linkage). Always mount the Obie Link Guard between the frame and your skid plate for a smooth transition from skid plate to link guard.
Installation of Obie Link Guard “Universal” to most Skid Plates
Most skid plates have a hole or holes for quick installation. Just insert the Obie Link Guard between the bottom of the frame and your skid plate making sure that the curled end (by the shock) sticks out approximately 2 inches past the bottom of your shock. Then use a permanent marker and mark the guard for drilling. If there are no holes in your skid plate, it may be necessary to drill 1 or 2 holes in both skid plate and the Obie Link Guard for installation. Sometimes you may need longer bolts for easier installation. Always mount the Obie Link Guard between the frame and your skid plate for a smooth transition from skid plate to link guard.
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