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Workshop => The Mad Scientist => Topic started by: croat1 on December 18, 2024, 03:39:31 PM

Title: Heel guards
Post by: croat1 on December 18, 2024, 03:39:31 PM: Heel guards have been a wish/project list of mine for far too long. I tried working with 2 ATV parts shops over the years. Both times I left multiple frames, heel guards and foot pegs (and a pocket full of cash) to get samples done. Both times I took my stuff back because I was promised and promised a sample but nothing came of it.

Fast forward to the current date. After getting hurt 2 times in 4 years I think it’s time to make my own. I ordered some pre bent tubing for mock up.

For reference here’s AC Racing Bkackline nerfs with 86/87 IMS heel guards.
Title: Re: Heel guards
Post by: croat1 on December 18, 2024, 03:42:05 PM: Not sure if I’ll do a netted version or the “plate” style.
Title: Re: Heel guards
Post by: atvmxr on December 19, 2024, 12:01:14 PM: ac racing and rath both have heel guard options... why are you trying to make your own?
Title: Re: Heel guards
Post by: croat1 on December 19, 2024, 01:24:48 PM: Quote from: atvmxr on December 19, 2024, 12:01:14 PM
ac racing and rath both have heel guard options... why are you trying to make your own?

I have 4 sets of non heel Guard AC Racing Blackline nerfs and 4 sets of IMS pegs. Utilizing what I have.

Joe
Title: Re: Heel guards
Post by: atvmxr on December 24, 2024, 12:16:35 PM: gotcha
Title: Re: Heel guards
Post by: croat1 on April 05, 2025, 06:48:33 PM: Preliminary mock up for measurements. Tubing is ordered.
Title: Re: Heel guards
Post by: croat1 on April 05, 2025, 06:49:40 PM: Tubing ordered from this place:

https://www.jmdtubes.com/

Joe
Title: Re: Heel guards
Post by: F-Red on April 07, 2025, 09:39:12 AM: Keep it up Joe! I would love to see this happen.
Title: Re: Heel guards
Post by: Michael88R on April 10, 2025, 01:25:10 AM: I prefer netted. Ims Sheet style cracked on my 450r.
Title: Re: Heel guards
Post by: F-Red on April 10, 2025, 09:56:22 AM: Would prefer the the sheet back. Mine always failed at the mounting area. The material thickness used was too thin. When beefed up, no more cracking.