Hooked up with TDMick this afternoon and picked up some crash bars, just fitted them & not sure whether to stick with belly pan or bars?
Your thoughts would be good chaps..
Some Feedback Please?
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, Jun 28 2015 05:35 pm
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#1
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Posted 28 June 2015 - 05:35 pm
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Posted 28 June 2015 - 05:53 pm
I guess it depends whether you want looks or practicality. The belly pan gets my looks vote but it ain't going to protect anything if she has a woopsie.
Well that's what I think. Me.
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Posted 28 June 2015 - 06:11 pm
Well if you stick with the bars and are thinking of selling the belly pan,I would be interested.....
Hope you don't mind me asking ........
Nice brake hoses BTW.....
Hope you don't mind me asking ........
Nice brake hoses BTW.....
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Posted 28 June 2015 - 06:16 pm
Cheers fellas...
I hate to say it but it's looking like the pan will be going back on and the crash bars sold on again..
Still had to buy to try...
I hate to say it but it's looking like the pan will be going back on and the crash bars sold on again..
Still had to buy to try...
2003 TDM900 in Galaxy Blue with 32k on the clock
Scottolier, TDM Gel Saddle, Blue HEL Brake Line Upgrade Feeding Blue Spot Callipers. Air Intake Mod,
Oxford Heated Grips, Polisport Handguards, RM-G Crash bars & Centre Stand, Givi
Touring & Double Bubble Screens, Bar Risers, Renthal 755 Riser Bars,
Givi E22N Panniers & Top Box, Clear Indicator Lens Conversation, Clear LED Rear Light Conversion, Mirror Extenders, TDM Stainless Radiator Cover and Stainless Screen Screws, SP Performance Carbon Tri-Oval Cans, HID Headlight Upgrade, DRL Spotlights and Still Spending But Dont Tell The Wife!!
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Posted 28 June 2015 - 07:46 pm
Cheers fellas...
I hate to say it but it's looking like the pan will be going back on and the crash bars sold on again..
Still had to buy to try...
Would'nt worry to much as you have crash bungs anyway... i like the belly pan, somebody on here managed to fit a belly pan with engine bars, needed a little diy though.
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Posted 29 June 2015 - 06:03 am
Belly pan prevents a little bit of cow shite from sticking to the bottom of the engine and pipes when you run through it.
Crash bars prevent quite a lot of damage when you slip off after running through a little bit of cow shite.
Your choice !
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Posted 29 June 2015 - 08:56 pm
Lolzio WB.
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Posted 29 June 2015 - 09:45 pm
Cow shite on the roads ???
Don't people in UK travel by car ???
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Posted 30 June 2015 - 09:30 am
Belly pan prevents a little bit of cow shite from sticking to the bottom of the engine and pipes when you run through it.
Crash bars prevent quite a lot of damage when you slip off after running through a little bit of cow shite.
Your choice !
Ha, bang on. The only damage I have done to my bike is dropping it at walking pace. Exacary what engine bars prevent.
A belly pan will not stop cow shite being forced into your riding gear and under garments at high pressure as you slide through it. Better off developing your sense of smell.
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Posted 30 June 2015 - 10:35 am
I've never dropped mine on them but I've got similar crash bungs to you, I believe they should do a reasonable job of protecting the the engine if you drop it.
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Posted 30 June 2015 - 12:37 pm
Cow shite on the roads ???
Don't people in UK travel by car ???
It's now quicker by cow
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Posted 30 June 2015 - 05:59 pm
Took my belly pan off to fit crash bars along with my bungs and the bung fouls on the the bar (or vice versa depending on you perspective). I can only think of longer bolts and some sort of packer(s). Longer bolts are a tad expensive though for what they are....
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