J3’s polls, #1, engine guards

[GoldOxide_imp]

When considering crash bars one needs to see how they attach to the frame/engine and how ponder how the forces would affect said parts if the crash bars were called into action. Some engine designs really hinder a proper case saver/crash bar design (Moto Guzzi Griso comes to mind, a friend had a set and it was a monstrosity - never did add them to the Griso). The one time I crashed the Griso it was bad enough the valve covers were holed and life blood came out. Since I needed to take a ride in the ambulance anyway the bike got transported from the scene.

Boxer engines are not a big help either but I have less experience with those.

Now on my big single, the XR650L, I've added armor plating to the cases because folks have found the brake or gear shift lever can hole the cases if the drop is violent enough. Ugly, but hey, it's a dual sport. Ugly comes with the territory.

Tod, here's the link again, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC_iRCdnsKQ Worked all right for me.

Das auto.