Author Topic: Joe Kenny Daytona headguards (Read 6898 times)

DutchDaytona · « **on:** August 04, 2015, 11:46:29 AM »

I'm searching for some Joe Kenny headguards for my Daytona. But I can't find any information about where to buy them.
The website witch belong to Joe Kenny is not working anymore.

Who can help me with some information to get in contact with Joe Kenny?

Thanks and best regards,

Arjen

Cam3512 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2015, 11:48:53 AM »

He's not making stuff to sell anymore.

cloudbase · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2015, 11:58:35 AM »

Check with MPH. I don't know the specific fitment, but they always seem to have a couple sets hanging on the wall.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2015, 12:02:10 PM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on August 04, 2015, 11:48:53 AM

He's not making stuff to sell anymore.

Yep, retired, out of business.

BMWDavid · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2015, 12:15:01 PM »

I have a small machine shop business with CNC lathe and milling centers. Mainly do mold tooling. However I might want to try small runs of aluminum items for our Guzzi's.

If there was enough demand for headguards and such I might consider running a batch or two. I would need access to a part and or drawings to consider doing so.

JoeW · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2015, 05:30:41 PM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on August 04, 2015, 12:02:10 PM

Yep, retired, out of business.

He even got married!

normzone · « **Reply #6 on:** August 04, 2015, 05:38:42 PM »

Quote from: BMWDavid on August 04, 2015, 12:15:01 PM

I have a small machine shop business with CNC lathe and milling centers. Mainly do mold tooling. However I might want to try small runs of aluminum items for our Guzzi's.

If there was enough demand for headguards and such I might consider running a batch or two. I would need access to a part and or drawings to consider doing so.

If you decide to run a batch that fits my '99 Bassa (EV 1100) count me in. Will you please serialize them so that I can get number 001 ?

brlawson · « **Reply #7 on:** August 04, 2015, 08:21:27 PM »

These are a close match to what Kenny used to make. Also good for a starter pattern and not too expensive.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SQUARE-HEAD-GUARDS-WITH-CUT-OUTS-TO-FIT-MOTO-GUZZI-/291443583818?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43db642b4a

BMWDavid · « **Reply #8 on:** August 04, 2015, 09:32:29 PM »

Well I may have spoken a bit hastily. These head guards appear to sell for less than I thought. We are a specialized tool and die shop and really not in a position to make small runs of parts that would only bring a few dollars over my cost.

Sorry to have gotten anyone's hopes up.

normzone · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2015, 09:42:44 PM »

Among my supplier base are a dozen or so machine shops, and i completely understand.

That first edition undamaged new-in-box BMWDavid was going to be my retirement plan, but now I guess I'll have to go back to moonshining.

smdl · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2015, 10:18:48 PM »

Quote from: BMWDavid on August 04, 2015, 09:32:29 PM

Well I may have spoken a bit hastily. These head guards appear to sell for less than I thought. We are a specialized tool and die shop and really not in a position to make small runs of parts that would only bring a few dollars over my cost.

Sorry to have gotten anyone's hopes up.

You might have to change your name to "GuzzisDavid" to hide you shame.

Cheers,
Shaun

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #11 on:** August 05, 2015, 07:33:51 AM »

Quote from: BMWDavid on August 04, 2015, 09:32:29 PM

Well I may have spoken a bit hastily. These head guards appear to sell for less than I thought. We are a specialized tool and die shop and really not in a position to make small runs of parts that would only bring a few dollars over my cost.

Sorry to have gotten anyone's hopes up.

Yep, I've looked at making Guzzi stuff after Joe quit. It doesn't pencil out.

I used to make a kit to put tubular bars on Ducati ST2-3-4s until my manufacturer's liability carrier said, "You are modifying the steering on a motorcycle????" Quit that.

tazio · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2016, 06:20:14 PM »

Hope ya'll don't mind me revisiting this post from several months ago..

Got this set of "one off" guards from Joe during a walk through of his shop with him (a few years back).
Spotted them up on a shelf and thought it couldn't hurt to ask..
The "MOTO GUZZI" is machined on a raised oval. Nice touch.
Shout out to Ambogal as I suspect she had no small part in enabling his enterprise around this time..

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2016, 06:28:46 PM »

That's called a pocket with islands in CNC terminology. Pretty time consuming, and not profitable when you are trying to sell to frugal Guzzisti.

tazio · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2016, 07:18:20 PM »

Thanks for that info.! Might have to make a shadow box to display them in.
Wifey will love THAT in the living room! Lol

sdcr · « **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2016, 05:13:32 AM »

Quote from: DutchDaytona on August 04, 2015, 11:46:29 AM

I'm searching for some Joe Kenny headguards for my Daytona. But I can't find any information about where to buy them.
The website witch belong to Joe Kenny is not working anymore.

Who can help me with some information to get in contact with Joe Kenny?

Thanks and best regards,

Arjen

Keep an eye on ebay, as they pop up there occasionally. I found a set of JK head guards for my 850 Le Mans on ebay.

Hasn't been mentioned yet, but The quality and precision of Joe Kenny products is superb!

John

1983 Le Mans III

NC Steve · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2016, 08:36:05 AM »

Here's a pair of head guards Joe made for my Jackal a few years back.
They were one off, and he liked them so much he took this photo to post on his website.
I'm not sure if he ever made any more of these...

twhitaker · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2016, 08:51:05 AM »

Joes 8 valve head guard is a bit different than the rest of them.

On this one there is a 'bracket' on each end to reach up to the screws nearby. I doubt if this style was any more than 5 % of his business. He later made them one piece with a 'bend' at each end.

Blueboarhound · « **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2016, 09:46:39 PM »

Quote from: twhitaker on February 23, 2016, 08:51:05 AM

.....He later made them one piece with a 'bend' at each end.

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2016, 07:57:24 AM »

I really should have bought a set of them, but I had just bought the two screw version a few months earlier

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Author Topic: Joe Kenny Daytona headguards (Read 6898 times)

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