CFC case shields?

[ilove2wheels]

Does anyone have any thoughts on using either the CFC case shields or the White Bros. skid plate on a DRZ400? I ride in very rocky conditions and I am considering using both if necessary.

Thank you in advance ?

[Wayward Son]

everybody runs both. ?

[Halfcab76]

The CFC are a must anywhere ?. The WB will help a lot if you need it where you are.

[bigbob 901]

The wb skid plate fits and bolts on and covers the DRZ perfectly. My stock carbon.plastic side covers still fit between it and the water pump and the other side so it double protected- White Bros Skid plate is the one! my stock bottom glide plate not hangs in the garage

[bgjames111]

i ordered my case sheilds the other day...hopefully they'll be here for the weekend. So, it seems like some people just used regular silicone adhesive...guess I'll try that if I can't find the permatex.

[sahkomies]

Does anyone know how to get these (or equivalent) in €urop€?

[NDMF]

I run both, love the setup. I recently let my brother in law ride the bike and he dropped it about 15 times in 15 minutes. We were on logs, rocks, out in the woods. Nothing happened except a few scratches. He dropped the bike more in that 15 minute ride than I have ever dropped it. Props to CFC, white brothers and definitely UNABIKER radiator guards. ?

[aspencop129]

Run both, like everyone says, they are both top notch products. And get unabiker or devol rad guards, replacing radiators is pricey! ?

[bigbob 901]

i ordered my case sheilds the other day...hopefully they'll be here for the weekend. So, it seems like some people just used regular silicone adhesive...guess I'll try that if I can't find the permatex.

Brian: I found lots of permatex at my local Auto Zone auto parts store. Look for an auto parts store I think the pematex stuff is a regular at those type stores. The actual one they list on the CFC intructions is black, but one of the alternates list on thge CFC instruction page is a clear. I used it cause I didnt want to be cleaing blacl excess. Im glad I used clear becuase I left finger prints that took me a while to get off, i didnt have acetone - Im such a rookie mechanic

[prairiedawg]

You live in the rocks you buy the most protection you can. Rocks are unforgiving things. I know! prairiedawg ?

[va3mod]

I had the cfc guards with a Moose skid plate on my DRZ, it was great. I used a clear Permatex to install the guards and it worked fine for over a year. I definalty recommend them!

[CO-DRZ]

A skid plate, radiator guards and the CFC guards should come with the Owner's Manual if you're ride'n the rocky stuff.

[chopper357]

Whats the diffence between permatex and a silcone adheasive, wouldn't either one work?

[WFO311]

I think the Permatex is rated for higher temperatures. ?

[drzphatkid]

I can tell you after two cracked side covers...Spend the money! ?

[Erik Marquez]

It is not even an option.... the OEM cases are VERY thin magnesium. If the bike falls over and a hard object (like your gear shift) hits the case, your gona hole it.. Buy the covers. Should have been done at the factory… Bad Suzuki ?

Oh, and remove the stock shifter, and round off the back side ,, the sharp edges will act like a can opener ..even with the CFC covers.

[bgjames111]

I went to home depot, and found a metal epoxy that says it's good to 300 degrees f. I havent tried it yet, anyone have any comments? I couldn't find permatex at H.D. I'd really like to install my cfc's tonight, but if the epoxy isn't a good idea, i'll find something else.

[Erik Marquez]

The onle issue I might have with using epoxy is that it will provide a hard surface between the guard and case, It might (I have no proof one way or another) be good to have some cushion in there with the RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing silicone rubber ). Any auto parts house will have RTV, use any brand, but if you go with Permatex brand use the Ultra blue or black as they have the better heat and oil resestance. ? You'll probable be ok with the epoxy,,, but if ya can, I'd stick with what was recomended by the makers of the product and what was proven to work well by users

[ilove2wheels]

Thank you all for the great input. I will be ordering both this weekend. With these responses, I have another question.I noticed some of you are running 6.0 springs, what other settings on the shock are you using and what are the rider weights? I'm trying to get my stocker dialed in. ?

[Erik Marquez]

Rider with gear 200 pounds, stock spring, rebound 2 clicks out, Comp Stock