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Old 17-07-12, 11:36 AM   #1
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Default Crash bungs - worth putting them on?

Hey new to biking so my SV will be my first baby. Couple of guys in the office have other bikes and were suggesting that I might want to put crash bungs on the bike just in case I drop it etc. also they pointed out they help protect the I've in the parking bays in Westminster.

Any thoughts and recommendations for which ones to go for ?
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Old 17-07-12, 11:40 AM   #2
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80mph crash and no engine damage. Admittedly the rest of the bikes ruined, but you hopefully won't test them like I did.
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Old 17-07-12, 11:41 AM   #3
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Thanks sorry to hear of your crash however!
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Old 17-07-12, 11:47 AM   #4
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And the crash bungs are still usable. Barely scratched! Best I've ever used
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Old 17-07-12, 12:29 PM   #5
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80mph crash and no engine damage. Admittedly the rest of the bikes ruined, but you hopefully won't test them like I did.
I highly recommend them too!
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Old 17-07-12, 12:41 PM   #6
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Yes they do save the bike from a good bit of damage.

And use R&G or Motosliders, most the others cause more damage than they avoid
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hi m8, i chose to get some on mine , you never want to use them but engines do cost a lot of pennys , i just got some mushrooms from e-bay cost less than £50 , east to fit also, goes through the frame and locks each side not just the end section , will give details if you like (no not on commision ) just think i got a good purchase
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hi m8, i chose to get some on mine , you never want to use them but engines do cost a lot of pennys , i just got some mushrooms from e-bay cost less than £50 , east to fit also, goes through the frame and locks each side not just the end section , will give details if you like (no not on commision ) just think i got a good purchase
Have you tested them out?
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Have you tested them out?
Exactly.....

Cheap crash bungs are fantastic...... Until you use them, you'll quickly relies that that £50 you saved has just cost you £400+ in repairs
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Have you tested them out?
hi,hopefully wont have to , i guess i intend to ride safer than you , i suppose you have lots of brownie points for crash exp .
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