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Nope, I did not have to do anything with shocks since all the cutting and such was under the dash area

It’s not easy as clamps are aluminum and I used a pinch and a hammer to slowly knock it out of its clips. It will mark up the clamps unfortunately. Any dirt that got between the clamps from riding make more friction. When I replaced the window I made sure it was all cleaned off, but still needed the pinch and hammer to tap it back in place. It only needs to move about 1 inch I believe to release

@@Bullyveldt its a pain.. mine they appear they both right side.. they are identicall

Yeah, you are correct, it does add work to the oil changes. Luckily the 690 doesn’t need oil changes as often as dedicated dirt bikes like my kx450.

Haven’t had an issue with coolant lines, works well

@@Bullyveldthey what size was the coolant line and what size is the line that comes off the T to heater?

in this video it is the can am glass windshield with wiper. I have since broken it in a rollover. It has been replaced with Super ATV coated poly windshield which works with the can am wiper system.

Nice! What’s your plan for rear window? The can am sight shows the rear window doesn’t work with XMR, but I think from looking at the install instructions on their website that it should work. Or was there another rear window you were going use?

I’m not sure the size, but there is a nut already on the terminals, so I reused it. Just the one nut without a second jam nut. It has held for last 1000 miles no issues

Did it all in one full day. So maybe 8hours alone?

Sorry about camera…was trying to be quick so folks didn’t lose attention. I realized while editing the effect. I’ll keep that in mind in future! Good luck with the install!

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You are 100% correct. When I removed the kit last spring, I did exactly that. The removed subframe made getting the kit off super easy.

Glad you liked the video. Had the bars on since and they have been used lots as I took the bike for a summer through single track with my buddies on dedicated dirt bikes. I’m still very happy with them!

@@Bullyveldt I’ve installed the bars since I made my comment. Very impressed with how easily they went on. Everything lined up perfectly without any tweaking or forcing needed. Color matches great. Shipping was very quick too. Couldn’t be happier with the purchase

I got one included with my C3 thermostat I ordered. There was a port on the thermostat housing which provides the engine temp for the readout.

I’m thinking of buying a used mountain horse is there anything I should be aware of I have the same 2019 kx450

It’s a 2015 timbersled kit

I usually use my Mac for editing, but was at camp with my PC and didn’t realize I until video was edited there would be the water mark. After a full day riding and then an hour editing, chaud this one up to an “oh well, it is what it is” haha

You can tighten them tight, bolts are quite strong. They do hold the engine to the body so are important. I don’t always torque them but sometimes do as I have to remove the bars when doing oil changes. Tighten them tight and you should be good to go!

@@Bullyveldt Appreciate your reply back. Cheers!!

It is :)

Yeah!!!!!!

Tell your mom and dad you need a dirt bike - Bill

Haha ok

I use these in tight single track where I go with my buddies on their 250's. It has saved my bike many times when my skill level combined with the size of the bike and "tighness" of the trail beat me.

@@Bullyveldt Awesome! That is exactly what I am looking for because I can only have one bike right now so the 690 is it and I ride where smaller bikes go also so it sounds like these bars would be a good purchase for me.

I don't have a video on the tusk frame mounts but they have really assisted with protecting the bike and sides along with my crash bars from many a dump. Also they give you something to grab onto the bike when you inevitably need to wrestle it around on a trail or out of sand and mud.

@@Bullyveldt -perfect, thank you, I’ve been impressed with the 690 so far. I took it through more than I thought it was up for over the weekend. Would be great to have some more protection

Your welcome from Canada haha! I hope this helps you find the right crash bars for your bike. 😉🥃🍸

Yeah, it is a pain that the skid plate must be modified, however for me, the protection is worth it. The bars have saved my bike many times. Like the one time I took it off the rear wheel stand and forgot to put the kickstand down. Bike fell onto the pavement and Just got scratches on the these bars and my bark busters.

@@Bullyveldt perfect love to hear something we buy for protection actually doing its job lol, im in the process now of modifying the plate

Update, these bars are garbage. Uninstalled them after a year because they kept falling apart and never aligned correctly.

You’re more than welcome, I was looking for something for my 690, and when I found these I figured I’d do what I could to make sure others didn’t have to figure it all out on their own. I hope you enjoy your bars!

supermotokev Yes, quite a few times. Saved my radiator from a stump once. They work awesome!

@@Bullyveldt Thinking about buying them cause I run the stock brake pedal and I want to protect it as well as the other parts it protects. Now that you have had it a while would you recommend it?

@@bf9396 I replaced my stock brake pedal after bending it over the footpeg within the first 2 days owning the bike. Way before the crash bars. Unsure if that would have helped or my current scorpion skid plate would have done that.

@@Bullyveldt Based on your video it should protect the brake pedal I'm assuming. I'm planning to skip out on the aftermarket pedal for now and just get the bars so I hope I'm right.

MBM460 Ns It’s great. Just have to keep in mind it’s width but it’s gone through stuff I never would have thought it would have made it through. Climbs steep hills as well. Not the fastest but it can tow a hell of a lot and there is nothing more fun then taking 6 people for a tour in it. Super soft suspension as well, like a Cadillac!!

Thanks for your reply! I’ve been looking for a family machine I can go on trail rides and take hunting.

MBM460 Ns for families you won’t beat the Mule!!!

@@mbm460ns9 agreed got one to fit my whole family the large bed is great for hunting when there not with me and I was really happy how easy it takes the extremely steep terrain I have. do wish it had just a little more top end but it was a trade off I was willing to take.

Electriccompany thanks !

The cost was $80 shipping so with the bars it was $250 USD. I got tagged with $39 CAD at the post office when I picked them up for duties/taxes.

thanks for the fast reply! I have been debating on getting these or not... I need a bash plate as well. Not much selection for canada dealers. You think the crash bars are worth it? @@Bullyveldt

I think so. I found them by searching on google and seeing them through google images. I really liked the orange colour which matches the frame. They will keep the radiator safe and also will keep the bike mostly off the ground. I crashed my bike in the dirt first week and messed the rear brake pedal. This bar may have protected it. The rad shroud dragged through the turf. The bar would have stopped that as well. I’m hoping to never find out if they are really needed haha. Ordered a bash plate from KTM twins and waiting for it to arrive.