Got These Today

[redbirds_imp]

Having read of some forum members having the misfortune of accidents or dropping their bikes while moving them, I decided it was past time for some crash guards. These very nicely crafted SW Motech bars arrived today. Ordered a set for Pamela's V-strom as well.

 

[veech_imp]

I have these same guards and like them a lot. A word of warning though, don't buy the MFW highway pegs and clamp kit for these, even though they say they fit. I did and the clamps just don't fit properly. When you tighten them down to get them correctly positioned they scratch the bars, and no matter how I tried they never would line up right but off at a weird angle. That's what happened to mine and I had to refinish my brand new crash guards at the time (wasn't at all happy about that.) Ended up returning the pegs but keeping the bars.

 

[redbirds_imp]

Thanks for that info Veech as I was considering using those peg mounts. I won't bother now.

 

[veech_imp]

Anytime my friend. The guards themselves are high quality and look really great on the bike.

 

[CB4ME_imp]

Those labels peel off easily too.

 

[metallyguitarded_imp]

Nicely done redbirds. Post up a photo or two once you have them mounted.

 

[LARIDER_imp]

Having read of some forum members having the misfortune of accidents or dropping their bikes while moving them, I decided it was past time for some crash guards. These very nicely crafted SW Motech bars arrived today. Ordered a set for Pamela's V-strom as well.

I'm thinking about getting those myself.
Where did you order those from? Twisted Throttle?

 

[johnnyj_imp]

I installed these on my bike as well a couple days ago.
The right side crash bar sticks out quite a bit and looks like you could never scrape the engine or covers but the left side crash bar doesn't stick out but a tad past the left side engine cover, I held a level from the left side crash bar to a couple points to the back of the bike and the level hit the engine covers at a few different points.
Not sure if that is a good way to gauge where the bike may touch if its laid over or not.
I really like them and feel a little better knowing they are on there tho.

 

[Pterodactyl_imp]

Well done mate. Let's see photos.

Cheers

 

[Catbird_imp]

Well done mate. Let's see photos.

Cheers

+1

 

[JF Coastal_imp]

Nice purchase Redbirds !! Been busy with Summer and work, I'll try to catch up with you in the next month or so..

Make sure you post some pictures when you get them mounted.

 

[redbirds_imp]

Having read of some forum members having the misfortune of accidents or dropping their bikes while moving them, I decided it was past time for some crash guards. These very nicely crafted SW Motech bars arrived today. Ordered a set for Pamela's V-strom as well.

I'm thinking about getting those myself.
Where did you order those from? Twisted Throttle?

I'm thinking about getting those myself.
Where did you order those from? Twisted Throttle?
Yes, Twisted Throttle.

Nice purchase Redbirds !! Been busy with Summer and work, I'll try to catch up with you in the next month or so..

Make sure you post some pictures when you get them mounted.

Hey JF, it's almost too hot and humid to ride now anyway but things should improve by September.

Pictures later today if we can get the garden work done this morning.

 

[the Ferret]

WHAT???? Too hot to ride, but ok to WORK in the garden?

Something doesn't seem right there

 

[Guth_imp]

I installed these on my bike as well a couple days ago.
The right side crash bar sticks out quite a bit and looks like you could never scrape the engine or covers but the left side crash bar doesn't stick out but a tad past the left side engine cover, I held a level from the left side crash bar to a couple points to the back of the bike and the level hit the engine covers at a few different points.
Not sure if that is a good way to gauge where the bike may touch if its laid over or not.
I really like them and feel a little better knowing they are on there tho.

This is tied to the fact that engines on our bikes are not symmetrical — the left side protrudes out a fair amount further than the right side. Although I'm not sure why they wouldn't want to provide an equal amount of protection for both sides.

 

[veech_imp]

Having read of some forum members having the misfortune of accidents or dropping their bikes while moving them, I decided it was past time for some crash guards. These very nicely crafted SW Motech bars arrived today. Ordered a set for Pamela's V-strom as well.

I'm thinking about getting those myself.
Where did you order those from? Twisted Throttle?

I'm thinking about getting those myself.
Where did you order those from? Twisted Throttle?
Yes, Twisted Throttle.

Nice purchase Redbirds !! Been busy with Summer and work, I'll try to catch up with you in the next month or so..

Make sure you post some pictures when you get them mounted.

Hey JF, it's almost too hot and humid to ride now anyway but things should improve by September.

Pictures later today if we can get the garden work done this morning.

Yes, Twisted Throttle.

They are also available from Revzilla, which is where I got mine.

 

[redbirds_imp]

Bars are installed on both bikes. These bars fit perfect and were easy to install (about 45 min per bike). I took some pictures that show an idea of the level of protection that might be expected if the bike was dropped. Left side would have the least safety margin I think.

 

[Chapomis_imp]

Pam's look cooler

Is the oil filter always that exposed ? or do you still have a faring off ?

I like the black guards on the CB, they seem to just blend in to look like extensions of the frame.

WHAT???? Too hot to ride, but ok to WORK in the garden?

Something doesn't seem right there

There have been some very humid days here when I was dying to go for a ride. I would put my helmet on and rip it right back off. I think its a lot dryer up and over your way.

Besides, you don't need to wear AGATTs in the garden.

 

[redbirds_imp]

Pam's look cooler

Is the oil filter always that exposed ? or do you still have a faring off ?

I like the black guards on the CB, they seem to just blend in to look like extensions of the frame.

WHAT???? Too hot to ride, but ok to WORK in the garden?

Something doesn't seem right there

There have been some very humid days here when I was dying to go for a ride. I would put my helmet on and rip it right back off. I think its a lot dryer up and over your way.

Besides, you don't need to wear AGATTs in the garden.

You can get a shield for the filter but I see no need. Oil filters are pretty tough and since the bike is not ridden in rocky off road areas it's fine.

 

[the Ferret]

Look great. When my wife quits riding if I have 100K miles on the ST, I'm going to sell it and get one like Pam's. I like that.

PS you have a great looking area to work on bikes.

 

[GaryMNM_imp]

Very nice! I have a set coming in by the end of this week, looking forward to getting them installed.

Any caveats, warnings, suggestions, etc about the install?