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There's a point near the top mounts of the oil cooler where the frame bolts together - that's your top mounting. The engine bars mount to the inner side of the frame hangers which requires dislodging the oil cooler slightly. The bottom mount point is the lower front engine mounting bolt, but you're supposed to be supplied with a bolt that's approx 1" longer than standard to fit the bars to. I wouldn't try it with the standard one as it wouldn't be long enough to provide a strong engine mount point and mount the bars securely.
Well, lacking the bolt from the kit I finally gave it a go. It turns out the stock bolt shows a bit over two threads exposed out of the lock nut when it's torqued to spec (80Nm) and IMO that should be fine (please note I've been wrong before). I also added a dab of blue loctite for insurance. I like the contrast of the chrome with my black pipes and the fact that the factory bars emulate the Triumph Triangle when viewed from the front. 
I am tempted to go back now and add a drop of blue to the four upper bolts even though they had none upon removal just to be thorough.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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