Engine / fairing guards

[O.C.]

get with it OC, its gotta be a skype conversation ?

who asked you then 

I don't do all this skype stuff, I'm a self confessed Luddite fella 

[Debs]

get with it OC, its gotta be a skype conversation ?

It wasn't Skype.. It was on Facebook chat. 

[pistole]

opinion qualified by the poor photos : the bike will need the pictured upper crash bungs (ala ProjektD) with these bars to prevent the bike ROLLING OVER.

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[Ant]

opinion qualified by the poor photos : the bike will need the pictured upper crash bungs (ala ProjektD) with these bars to prevent the bike ROLLING OVER.

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You obviously didn't read my post Pistole, you are incorrect on both counts.
Not projektD and they are part of the kit. The bike doesn't topple over unless a lot of weight is applied to the bars in a downward motion.
Always best to read before commenting !

[pistole]

stupids me , sorry.

so your setup here requires BOTH crash bungs and bars ?

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[Ant]

Yes, it is part of the set that is supplied but slightly smaller in diameter to prevent the bike from ( as you quite rightly said ) toppling over.
They fit in such a way that if you didn't require them they can be left off, but I can't see why someone would want to do this.

It was done like this to make it easier to fit and also to enable removal of the fairing for maintenance, and also to cut down on the amount of 'bar' thats seen at the front.......i know that a lot of bar didn't quite appeal to you either.

Sorry about the quality of the pics. These are prototypes before production run and any ' enhanced ' photo at this stage wouldn't make them look any better. It was very late and my photo skills aren't the best in the daylight !!

But like you say, I will get some of the full bike on the web site shortly ...

[Ant]

Hi Guys / Gals,

There is now a vid on youtube showing the dreaded 'bike drop' with the guards in place. JUST HERE   Enjoy and hope it never happens !!! 

Several alterations have been made to take as much 'shock' away from the bike as possible and to make them lighter.

They should be ready to ship out in the next couple of weeks.

The pannier guard doesn't interfere with the pillion feet at all, access to the shock adjuster isn't affected either. They can be removed and the standard bolts put back in, in less than 5 mins.

The engine guards can be installed ( by me, as I've now done it several times ) in approx. 20 mins.
For the first time allow about 1 hour for the whole set.

I would recommend the fork sliders too for full protection ( very cheap ).

The first production run is set for 20 sets on Friday, so if you haven't PM d me and you are at least interested, do let me know as over half that amount is already spoken for and i may have to 'up' the order.

They will be no more than £385 for the whole set,   ( Upper crash Bungs, fairing guards, pannier guards, all hard wear, powder coated black, )  in case anyone is wondering.

Prices for   a/ just the front     b/ just the rear      c/ full set no bungs,    will be posted on the website shortly.

The first full set will be pictured on my bike next week, and staying on there !!!!

Thanks to everyone for being patient who's shown an interest and pre ordered -------- a discount still stands to those people.

Thanks
Ant

[viper]

Hi Ant , impressive bike drop. Any chance of posting a good picture of them installed at a good angle, im struggling with the video as it vibrates a lot with the music for some reason.

How critical are the fairing bungs? not sure if I want them , id have a front set of bars and a rear set tho.

[Ant]

Vibrates ???   It was flipping cold 

Seriously though, that was shot off the phone as the other 2 times i tested I forgot to film.  As you can probably see I didn't hesitate in dropping it as I knew the outcome ----  no damage to the bike what so ever.

The upper bungs are there as a stop, because if the bike were to try and go top side for any reason, the only thing that touches the ground is the end of the mirror, which does actually fold in a few cms.... this is only with both wheels off the ground on its side. The bike naturally drops back to rest on the bars. In the vid, the bung didn't touch, it only touched when I forced the bike down via the handlebars.

Pics and close ups next week when they are powder coated. 

[viper]

Vibrates ???   It was flipping cold 

Seriously though, that was shot off the phone as the other 2 times i tested I forgot to film.  As you can probably see I didn't hesitate in dropping it as I knew the outcome ----  no damage to the bike what so ever.

The upper bungs are there as a stop, because if the bike were to try and go top side for any reason, the only thing that touches the ground is the end of the mirror, which does actually fold in a few cms.... this is only with both wheels off the ground on its side. The bike naturally drops back to rest on the bars. In the vid, the bung didn't touch, it only touched when I forced the bike down via the handlebars.

Pics and close ups next week when they are powder coated. 

thanks for that ant, yes i noticed that the bung didnt contact the floor.

If you dont mind me saying you do need to get some good quality photos and videos, that last pictures were quite poor and this video is not very good to see the detail, all us buyers have to go on is what you say about them plus what they look like , it will help a lot if you take the trouble to get the images good. maybe a friend with a resonable digi camera rather than the phone.

[Ant]

That will be done when powdered coated and in place on the bike, all complete.

Just showing the progress of the project and that they do what they are supposed to do. Which is more than you would get with ' other ' protection systems.

Anyway, if your still unsure after the pics have been posted, you will have to meet up with someone who s bought them for a 'live' view.........

[Lonewolf]

No idea why but when I click on the video link it goes to my you tube account where I would edit my videos. 

[Debs]

No idea why but when I click on the video link it goes to my you tube account where I would edit my videos. 

That also happens to me. Can't watch it.

[Ant]

Try now

[Lonewolf]

Sorted, looks good.