R&G Aventure Bars for 2010+ models

[Kwikasfuki]

For those of you that have the R&G bars on the GTR, do they interfere with the removal of the fairings?

[BigAlan]

Yes, I did think I could cut a slot in the top part of the fairing to slide it around but it's no go. I can easily change the air filter with them on, gain access to the header tank for the rad but if you want to do plugs they have to come off.

In my opinion I would rather have them than not, and I got mine £15 cheaper by emailing R&G direct.

Happy riding Asif.

Alan

[RyanMCEnterprises]

For those of you that have the R&G bars on the GTR, do they interfere with the removal of the fairings?

They do indeed. If you're looking for protection that still allows you to remove the fairing, you may want to consider looking into our Canyon Cages. They've been extremely popular since their introduction and have received raving reviews from numerous sources. With our Canyon Cages, a very small, simple modification will allow you to remove the fairings for maintenance while the guards remain installed. If you have any questions regarding our Concours accessories, don't hesitate to ask here, PM me, or email me directly!

[viper]

we do like your cages and have looked into them before, by the time you get them shipped here and we pay the vat and excise duty they come in at £300 gbp plus, that's 50% more expensive than the rg adventure at £200 to our door.

[RyanMCEnterprises]

we do like your cages and have looked into them before, by the time you get them shipped here and we pay the vat and excise duty they come in at £300 gbp plus, that's 50% more expensive than the rg adventure at £200 to our door.

Ooof. I didn't realize there was that big of a difference in price between the two. Since we cover shipping for domestic orders, I'd be willing to work with you guys on the price a little bit to help you save some dough. I'm not sure what it would amount to but if any of you guys are interested in our Canyon Cages, shoot me a PM or an email and mention that you're from the forum and I'd be happy to work with you on price.

[Debs]

Mine from MCEnterprises came to £500/800$.. That was £400/650$ for the full set of cages and £100/150$ for tax & Import duty..

[RyanMCEnterprises]

Mine from MCEnterprises came to £500/800$.. That was £400/650$ for the full set of cages and £100/150$ for tax & Import duty..

Good Lord! They really hit you hard with that import and duty tax, don't they? That was for a full set, though, correct? Both the Canyon Cage and Saddle Bag Guards? I just want to make sure we're comparing apples to apples here as the other individual was speaking about just the Canyon Cage, I believe.

[viper]

give us the numbers again,

how much for just the cages to protect the front fairing, how much for shipping and maybe someone else can chirp in with an estimate for customs/excise, ie debs from experience


what will they cost to my door?

[Debs]

Yes Ryan it was for the Canyon Cage and Saddle Bag Guards on an 2009 GTR/Concours 14

Viper..

In the charge was £80 Import VAT @ 20%, £12 Customs Duty & £8 Parcel Force admin fee.

Most goods arriving in the UK from outside the EU are liable to any or all of the following taxes:

customs duty
excise duty
import VAT

and must be paid whether:

you purchase the goods or receive them as a gift
the goods are new or used (including antiques)
the goods are for your private use or for re-sale

[RyanMCEnterprises]

how much for just the cages to protect the front fairing, how much for shipping and maybe someone else can chirp in with an estimate for customs/excise, ie debs from experience

what will they cost to my door?

The Canyon Cage is $300 and the Saddle Bag Guards are $175. Shipping for just the Canyon Cage to anywhere in the U.K. would be $89.50 and shipping for both accessories would be $106.50. So, the shipping charge depends on which combination of guards you get. As I said above, though, I'd be willing to work with you guys a bit on these prices if any of you are interested in these products.

[viper]

so that's

Canyon cages at $300 + $90 shipping + £60 vat and approx £20 charges, so at 1.60 conversion rate on the $390 that's £323 gbp to my door

V

RG adventure bars at £200 to my door. to compete against the RG you would have to bring the Cages in at about 160 bucks to make the overall cost to us at just over £200 gbp, which im sure you cant do ,?

[RyanMCEnterprises]

so that's

Canyon cages at $300 + $90 shipping + £60 vat and approx £20 charges, so at 1.60 conversion rate on the $390 that's £323 gbp to my door

V

RG adventure bars at £200 to my door. to compete against the RG you would have to bring the Cages in at about 160 bucks to make the overall cost to us at just over £200 gbp, which im sure you cant do ,?

Yea, that might be a tad much to discount. I may be able to work it down to around $250 or so MSRP but that would be about it. You have to keep in mind, too, that not all guards are created equal. Aesthetics are extremely personal and everyone has a different opinion but there are a slew of reviews out there that are of the opinion that our Canyon Cages are sturdier, look better, and in most instances out-perform the R&G bars. Also, because our bars are 1" they're much easier to mount auxiliary lighting or highway pegs to. So, at the end of the day, it becomes a matter of getting what you pay for. Don't get me wrong, the R&G bars are a decent product for the price. I suppose it's all about personal preference, though.

[Debs]

What size tubing is used on the R&G ones? I'm sure the new ones from MCEnterprises are 1" making them stronger

[Kwikasfuki]

Ryan, what's the cheapest tracked shipping you can do? I can wait a while so wouldn't need it to be air freight.

Group buy would lower costs as well

What's the small modification required to remove the fairings?

[Ant]

Ryan, 

Group buy would lower costs as well

Big group buy even better