Installing engine protection. Any tips appreciated!

[CoachMcGuirque]

Hello all! I am about to install a Zeta “engine protection under frame kit”, followed by their skid plate. I would love to find a video showing how to remove the OEM engine guard, or some photographs of a service manual, explaining the process. Very much appreciated!

 

[dmonkey]

I posted some photos of the "engine protection under frame kit" here:

ZETA Engine Protection Under Frame Kit

After being backordered for 2+ months, my "ZETA Engine Protection Under Frame Kit" arrived and I got it installed. It replaces the original equipment engine guard stays and might provide some use as light duty "crash bars" or tip-over protection, but my main interests were that they're black and...

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And I installed the Zeta engine protection under guard skid plate here, documenting what tools and such you need to swap out the skid plate:

ZETA Engine Protection Under Guard (skid plate)

I wanted a beefier skid plate than the stock one which feels as thin as a soup can. Haven't done anything too adventurous with the bike yet, but there are some very rocky OHV routes that I want to try in the future so I'm gearing the bike up for them. I went with the ZETA / Dirt Freak Engine...

hondatrail125.com

For a video reference this might be helpful:

And a parts diagram of the OEM setup:

https://www.revzilla.com/oem/honda/2021-honda-trail-125-abs/main-pipe-cover?submodel=ct125aac