[kp]

I too haul M/C's and have reinforced both the front and the tailgate with a 2x3x1/4 aluminum angle. It fits so well in the front that it looks factory. The front fits flush to the bed caps and I used flat head socket caps in those 2 existing holes. In the rear I used the existing holes and ditched the plastic screws that held on the plastic tailgate cap. I Knew that I needed the protection but was suprised how well it looks. ...kp