Looks like there is finally a solid aftermarket Motor guard for Rails

BiGJZ74

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TREK RAIL MODEL 9, 7 ,5 2020/21

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Doomanic

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44 quid seems a bit steep for a bit of flat sheet bent to shape and some longer bolts. The Trek guard is only £18.
 

BiGJZ74

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44 quid seems a bit steep for a bit of flat sheet bent to shape and some longer bolts. The Trek guard is only £18.
There were a few people posting about cracking the stock one. I posted this for those guys that were looking.... This one won't crack and need to be replaced more then once. I guess they bash into rocks a bit more than you do. Anyways I have $10k into my Rail, which I think is about £7250. I'm not really worried about 44
 

Black8917

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I've cracked couple cooling fins in my motor. The guard should have enduro motorcycle style sidewings to protect the motor.
I did the same landed in a nasty rock garden. Until they make one that protect the fins I’m staying stock.
 

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They seem to sell the metal Protect EMTB units from the first post above in Australia. AUD$120ish. Bit steep for a bit of bent, painted metal. But as someone mentioned, it's for a AUD$12,500 bike, protecting one of the more expensive components on it other than the frame. Just wish it was 6 months from now when I'll have access to a plasma cutter and a sheet metal bender.

I notice the carbon ones, like Rockguardz, flare out a little in width where the battery's cooling fins are. The Protect EMTB units don't seem to do this. Are hard strikes in this area (cooling fins) a common concern?

disclaimer: Haven't owned or ridden a Rail but it's very likely I'm going to pull the trigger on one within the week. Just reading up on parts to get while I wait for it to arrive. One of these and protective film are at top of the list along with some Minions.
 

Jaybee59

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Just ordered one for log and rock bashing here in beautiful Colorado! Mine came to $89US with overseas shipping and BS. Lets see...a $4000 frame, $1500 motor and the hassle vs. $89...just sayin!
Thanks BiGJZ74 for the heads up! My 21 Rail AXS Thanks you also!
 

Another One

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Im a bit lost here as the OEM guard is a doddle to remove
The after market guard uses longer bolts and sits on top of the oem one
Hope this helps .
That’s correct and the bottom side connected by Velcro which I initially thought would not hold but have not an issue since fitted and loads of strikes hardly a mark. Also my bike is a cube but same product, for overseas buyers the seller also has these on EBay would that not be cheaper for shipping.
 

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