crash bungs are rubbish! - SV650.org

ophic · 05-09-14, 02:02 PM

Had a spill on my bike yesterday - plonker pulling out on me. I must have been doing 20mph and I lost it trying to swerve and brake to avoid him.

Anyway, my right hand side R&G crash bung just broke off at the bolt and did nothing to prevent any damage whatsoever. The crash bung itself was barely even damaged.

I'm just a little underwhelmed by this and I thought I'd vent this here.

As you were...

_Stretchie_ · 05-09-14, 02:14 PM

Sorry to hear it dude.

-Write R&G address on envelope
-Take a pic of the bike
-Take pic of the bung
-Print pic of bike
-Print pic of bung
-Type and print "FU R&G" in biggest font possible to fit on A4
-Fold and insert all print outs into envelope
-Post
-Giggle to self as 'closure' occurs
-Drink beer
-Eat meat

Who loves you baby

ophic · 05-09-14, 02:41 PM

I was actually so disappointed I left it at the side of the road. Having conscientiously removed the bolt from the path of oncoming traffic, of course.

I might go find it later... like I said, it was barely damaged.

DanSp · 05-09-14, 02:46 PM

I agree they only work in certain circumstances! My off was a bit quicker than 20mph though!

Sent from my iPhone

Bibio · 05-09-14, 03:38 PM

TBH i have seen a few fairing being smashed due to having bungs fitted and from what i have seen they only protect the bike if you drop it and even then not by that much as you end up smashing other parts.

i have a set of R&G bungs sitting here that i have been meaning to fit. i have dropped the bike twice at standstill and suffered minimal damage with the OEM brackets fitted.

but there are other people who swear by them.

05-09-14, 04:12 PM

I wouldnt fit r&g's if u paid me too. To many story's of them snapping and doing nout.

Custom made is the way forward you can choose materials and lengths you trust.

05-09-14, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBadger

I wouldnt fit r&g's if u paid me too. To many story's of them snapping and doing nout.

Custom made is the way forward you can choose materials and lengths you trust.

Plus they cost a fraction of r&G

Geodude · 05-09-14, 04:44 PM

Where from BBadger?

05-09-14, 04:47 PM

Jabbeebikerbits.Co.uk

I did a little thread on it not to long ago as I kitted out the new bike.I'm on my phone so can't post the link but a quick search should throw it up

Geodude · 05-09-14, 04:49 PM

Thanks muchly BB will have a search

Edit: Found your thread BBadger heres the link for anyone else interested

05-09-14, 02:02 PM	#1
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	crash bungs are rubbish! Had a spill on my bike yesterday - plonker pulling out on me. I must have been doing 20mph and I lost it trying to swerve and brake to avoid him. Anyway, my right hand side R&G crash bung just broke off at the bolt and did nothing to prevent any damage whatsoever. The crash bung itself was barely even damaged. I'm just a little underwhelmed by this and I thought I'd vent this here. As you were... __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

05-09-14, 02:14 PM	#2
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: crash bungs are rubbish! Sorry to hear it dude. -Write R&G address on envelope -Take a pic of the bike -Take pic of the bung -Print pic of bike -Print pic of bung -Type and print "FU R&G" in biggest font possible to fit on A4 -Fold and insert all print outs into envelope -Post -Giggle to self as 'closure' occurs -Drink beer -Eat meat Who loves you baby __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

05-09-14, 02:41 PM	#3
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: crash bungs are rubbish! I was actually so disappointed I left it at the side of the road. Having conscientiously removed the bolt from the path of oncoming traffic, of course. I might go find it later... like I said, it was barely damaged. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

05-09-14, 02:46 PM	#4
DanSp Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 304	crash bungs are rubbish! I agree they only work in certain circumstances! My off was a bit quicker than 20mph though! Sent from my iPhone

05-09-14, 03:38 PM	#5
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: crash bungs are rubbish! TBH i have seen a few fairing being smashed due to having bungs fitted and from what i have seen they only protect the bike if you drop it and even then not by that much as you end up smashing other parts. i have a set of R&G bungs sitting here that i have been meaning to fit. i have dropped the bike twice at standstill and suffered minimal damage with the OEM brackets fitted. but there are other people who swear by them.

05-09-14, 04:12 PM	#6
BBadger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: crash bungs are rubbish! I wouldnt fit r&g's if u paid me too. To many story's of them snapping and doing nout. Custom made is the way forward you can choose materials and lengths you trust.

05-09-14, 04:44 PM	#8
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: crash bungs are rubbish! Where from BBadger? __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

05-09-14, 04:47 PM	#9
BBadger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: crash bungs are rubbish! Jabbeebikerbits.Co.uk I did a little thread on it not to long ago as I kitted out the new bike.I'm on my phone so can't post the link but a quick search should throw it up

05-09-14, 04:49 PM	#10
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: crash bungs are rubbish! Thanks muchly BB will have a search Edit: Found your thread BBadger heres the link for anyone else interested __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window. Last edited by Geodude; 05-09-14 at 04:52 PM.

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