Crash Bobbins/Protectors

[stevieVTR]

Can anyone recommend or has anyone `tested` these type of products. I saw some R&G ones on a VTR in a shop but they looked too short to me to stop panel damage. I had some Rhencullen (Bike Design) ones on my last bike but they are about £130 and i`ve not seen wht they look like or how they fit. I`d prefer not to have to cut the fairing if possible especially if they don`t do a decent job. Any advice would be useful.

[firestorm_al]

See the following link for a "test" of the R&G protectors as well as the Creations Engine Armour.


http://www.imajoos.com/gallery/vtrcrash/index.html



Al.

[stevieVTR]

Ouch!! No one hurt I hope. That sort of answers my question except for ho easy are they to fit, how long to fit and should I get someone to fit, etc. Dealer has them for £100 + fit.
Thanks Al

[firestorm_al]

Fitting Info From R&G -

Undo fairing both sides
Gently pull forward
Undo engine bolt
Mark end of engine bar with white paint/ tippex
Put fairing back
Push marked end up against fairing
Repeat for the otherside

Once both sides are marked, remove fairing completely
Pilot drill on centre of marks from inside edge of fairing both sides
Refit fairing, check holes in correct position
Using 16mm tank cutter
Carefully drill holes outside edge inwards.
Take a sharp knife and deburr holes
Take R & G kit
Remove bobbins (8mm Allen key)
Remove the chunkier bar end (22mm spanner)
Slide bar through engine bolt position
The bar end with the 14mm A/F dimension should fit on the recess
of the engine on the Nearside. Refit other end, tighten to recommend
torque (not available from R & G)
Refit fairing
Bar ends should just come through holes
Refit bobbins.

[Timmay]

Does anyone know where I can buy some of these in the states?