Crash Bobbins

[caferacerdan]

I think this is the right section to ask this...wasn't sure between this or pimp ride section!

Just wondering if anyone has used these crash bobbins on the 'Storms and if they rate them?

http://www.bs-motoparts.com/en/Default. ... tAodqm4APw

[macdee]

it think that type require you to drill the fairing

this type just sits above the fairing
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Frame-sliders ... 1c3bbc8806

[caferacerdan]

http://www.motorcycleproducts.co.uk/fra ... wgodghcAgg

found these too which state no mods necessary for fitting?

[sirch345]

I have the R & G crash protectors on my bike, and yes I did need to drill the fairing. As with any protectors that go through the front engine mounting hole (like the ones you're asking about and mine), the biggest problem you may find will be removing the old engine mounting bolt. A lot of them have been found to be seized in place, and are a big job to remove. I was lucky with mine as the bike was fairly new when I fitted them, so I never had that problem.

Chris.

[bsabloke]

+1 with r&g bungs. the link you posted looks similar to r&g set up. replacement rod with machined extenders. so when it is all fitted, the bung bolts on to the machined extender (after drilling fairing)
your link shows everything except bungs! if you ebay r&g bungs for vtr firestorm, you can see the similarities with your link

[VTRDark]

It's a shame more of these sites that sell crash protection don't show an image of how they will look exactly on the bike. ie show us an example pic of them on the VTR.

A couple of other options.
http://pdq1.com/part.php?PartID=2413&Ma ... =144&Year=

http://www.bikehps.com/acatalog/Honda_V ... tml#a24541

Or make your own bracket and buy the bungs.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320920772465? ... 1423.l2649

(:-})

[Wicky]

These ART protectors don't require drilling the panels.

[turbo_billy]

I have a set of DHM sliders on mine. no drilling of the fairing is required as there is an offset bracket to fit the bobbins

Not my bike but shows how they fit......

[bsabloke]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-R-G-Set- ... 20d7bd69b7
sorry unable to get pictures up. but this link shows r&g bungs fitted. if my link works
damn this interweb thingy

[Wicky]

rt click - copy image address

sorry unable to get pictures up. but this link shows r&g bungs fitted. if my link works
damn this interweb thingy

[sirch345]

A couple of photo's of my R & G protectors:-





Chris.

[bsabloke]

lovely mirror extenders you have there

[Furrybiker]

I have the first ones in Cybercarls post. The previous owner dropped the bike when stationary, the only damage is a slightly bent clutch lever.

Oh and the makers name is scuffed!

[sirch345]

lovely mirror extenders you have there

Well spotted although they came long before yours were available, they are SW-Motech's.

Mirror extenders IMHO are well worth having for increased rear view.

Chris.

[bsabloke]

When i was looking for extenders, the only thing available was the block on the fairing. (Too bulky for me). So made my own. Seen yours since i started making them. Did look at alternative mirrors but i quite like the look of our standard ones.
About 50/50 whether needed or not. I am happy to have them fitted. A big improvement for me.