The upper fairing on the 2008s are so different and the mounting scheme would have to be modified greatly. I don't think you would ever get the 2010-2012 cage to work on a 2008. As I recall the MCE crash bars offered for the 2008 are quite different from the 2010 as well. I think somebody would have to lend MCE a 2008 to work on.
I just did a quick scale job of #11 on this picture and stretched the vertical bar up to the opening in the fairing. #11 does look better than #8 on the 2008. But the vertical bar's angle does not look right and you would not want to cut into the fairing to get the three point mounting.
Gordon
I am *TOALLY* digging it, Ryan! Best design so far, hands-down (#11). It is a great compromise between protection and design/style. Something absolutely designed specifically for the Concours. I remain really impressed with your patience and your peoples' skills. Still not sure I understand how it would connect at the bottom, but I am sure you have that covered
Here is a good picture of my 2011 next to ZG's '09. This really shows the difference in fairings.
The upper fairing on the 2008s are so different and the mounting scheme would have to be modified greatly. I don't think you would ever get the 2010-2012 cage to work on a 2008. As I recall the MCE crash bars offered for the 2008 are quite different from the 2010 as well. I think somebody would have to lend MCE a 2008 to work on.
I just did a quick scale job of #11 on this picture and stretched the vertical bar up to the opening in the fairing. #11 does look better than #8 on the 2008. But the vertical bar's angle does not look right and you would not want to cut into the fairing to get the three point mounting.
Gordon
Here is a good picture of my 2011 next to ZG's '09. This really shows the difference in fairings.
Looking good! I'll be lined up for a seat of raw fronts and rears!