Replacing used R&G bungs... - SV650.org

26-04-06, 12:04 PM

So, erm, if someone (not me, honest!

) was in a rush and didn't put the sidestand down properly, and the bike fell over and scraped the crash bung.. but didn't bend the bolt or anything - does it need replacing?

Just wondering if it will have made the bolt weaker or anything?

Thanks

26-04-06, 01:25 PM

Should be fine. Just check the threads are okay on the bung.

26-04-06, 02:38 PM

Mine survied have survvied two off so far so you should be ok.

northwind · 26-04-06, 04:15 PM

Get the bolt out just to be sure, I was sure mine was fine but it has a wee tiny bend in. R&G sell all the bits, I suggest you buy yourself some lubricant before you phone them though

26-04-06, 04:18 PM

mines had plenty of use! still going strong

26-04-06, 07:15 PM

mine didnt last after a drop similar to yours.

28-04-06, 01:15 PM

I just called them for a new plastic end for the old style bolt-through-the-engine crash protectors for my 01 sv. Seems they don't stock spares for them any more as they have an updated design now. They gave me a 50% discount on the new ones though so maybe if there is any damage you could go down this road (excuse the pun!)
Mitch

Biker Biggles · 28-04-06, 01:57 PM

Mitch-----are your old ones mullered or just scuffed?If they are useable I may know someone who could give them a good home.

28-04-06, 02:02 PM

Well one is propperly buggd! High side at Snetterton on the first corner laid waste to that one! Worked exactly as it said on the box though! NO fairing damage, scrubbed loads of speed before hitting the grass and ripping out. PM me with a modest offer, (to ease my pain!) if you want the other one (you might as well have the engine bolt and mounts too).
Mitch

Biker Biggles · 28-04-06, 02:10 PM

It's not for me,but I'll ask.Something about getting an insurance discount for fitting them,but I'd guess they need to be "servicable".

26-04-06, 12:04 PM	#1
rock Guest Posts: n/a	Replacing used R&G bungs... So, erm, if someone (not me, honest! ) was in a rush and didn't put the sidestand down properly, and the bike fell over and scraped the crash bung.. but didn't bend the bolt or anything - does it need replacing? Just wondering if it will have made the bolt weaker or anything? Thanks

26-04-06, 04:15 PM	#4
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Get the bolt out just to be sure, I was sure mine was fine but it has a wee tiny bend in. R&G sell all the bits, I suggest you buy yourself some lubricant before you phone them though __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

28-04-06, 01:15 PM	#7
mitchbligh Guest Posts: n/a	R&G's I just called them for a new plastic end for the old style bolt-through-the-engine crash protectors for my 01 sv. Seems they don't stock spares for them any more as they have an updated design now. They gave me a 50% discount on the new ones though so maybe if there is any damage you could go down this road (excuse the pun!) Mitch

28-04-06, 01:57 PM	#8
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,068	Mitch-----are your old ones mullered or just scuffed?If they are useable I may know someone who could give them a good home. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

28-04-06, 02:10 PM	#10
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,068	It's not for me,but I'll ask.Something about getting an insurance discount for fitting them,but I'd guess they need to be "servicable". __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

26-04-06, 01:25 PM	#2
Swiss Guest Posts: n/a	Should be fine. Just check the threads are okay on the bung.

26-04-06, 02:38 PM	#3
tomjones2 Guest Posts: n/a	Mine survied have survvied two off so far so you should be ok.

26-04-06, 04:18 PM	#5
socommk23 Guest Posts: n/a	mines had plenty of use! still going strong

26-04-06, 07:15 PM	#6
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	mine didnt last after a drop similar to yours.

28-04-06, 02:02 PM	#9
mitchbligh Guest Posts: n/a	Well one is propperly buggd! High side at Snetterton on the first corner laid waste to that one! Worked exactly as it said on the box though! NO fairing damage, scrubbed loads of speed before hitting the grass and ripping out. PM me with a modest offer, (to ease my pain!) if you want the other one (you might as well have the engine bolt and mounts too). Mitch

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