studding question??

[swmpr1]

going to be studding my 07 fx. i didnt buy yamaha's expensive tunnel protectors, because i saw what others have done on here with hyfax rivited to the tunnel, but didnt see any form of protection for the front of the tunnel where the heat exchanger is. is this necessary to guard this as well? it looks like alot of room but whats the general idea about this? any info would be great.
thanks
mike

 

[scb]

My Dealer installed tunnel protectors last year before I picked up the machine (07 FX) and did not install anything to protect the front. I studded it with the recommended length of stud and I didn't have any issues last season.

 

[blind_sk8_16]

my buddy has a bunch of stud guards for the revs and stuff so we are goin to try some stuff ad try and make it work