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simesb 30-10-08 09:14 PM

Re: Handguards for a faired pointy
 
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Originally Posted by lazymanc (Post 1671748)
I've just dropped the bloody bike this morning though so I think i've bent the RHS bar-end bolt.


Bad luck mate - hope you haven't broken too much!

Nobbylad 30-10-08 09:42 PM

Re: Handguards for a faired pointy
 
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Originally Posted by lazymanc (Post 1671748)
That sounds about right, they're £35 rrp - he knocked a few quid off for some bizarre reason and I ended up paying £34.something delivered.

I've just dropped the bloody bike this morning though so I think i've bent the RHS bar-end bolt.

Crikey, sorry to hear that. On a positive note, mine will be here on Sat (sorry)

The Black Grouse 30-10-08 10:04 PM

Re: Handguards for a faired pointy
 
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Just a wee thought, I've got an '06 SV650N and stole my housemate's KTM 950SM (also '06) black Handguards to see how they look (see attached).

Now I've seen these in a KTM dealership (near croydon) for £30 +vat.

or you could try http://www.dirtbikebook.com/acatalog...andguards.html

http://www.eurotekktm.com/select_opt...productid=2882

http://www.ams4ktm.co.uk/shop.php?product_id=2252

http://www.ktm.com/index.php?id=248&...149&isotype=20

http://www.thornesuperbikes.co.uk/pr...=6000207910030

Just a thought, although I'm counting every penny as I just bought a '58 S40 R-design Sport-in Black Sapphire- I know, I know, but it does look good next the Black SV!!!

lazymanc 30-10-08 11:16 PM

Re: Handguards for a faired pointy
 
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Originally Posted by simesb (Post 1671952)
Bad luck mate - hope you haven't broken too much!

Fortunately it was just a bent bolt as expected, I unscrewed it, hammered it straight, and it's as good as new.

It wasn't even on ice or anything equally spectacular, just a lapse in concentration as I was rushing to park up in Church St carpark.

Had just got off and it leant away from me just a fraction too much and that was it, over it went. Managed to hold it all the way down so it wasn't a full on drop, I think that's why I've got away with a few scratches to the RHS crash bung and the bent bar end.

wow 31-10-08 11:39 AM

Re: Handguards for a faired pointy
 
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Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave (Post 1662055)
Contact Robinson's, they are number one for Genuine Suzuki stuff in my opinion.

I have ordered my hand guards from them today and found the guy I spoke to v helpful.

lazymanc 31-10-08 05:23 PM

Re: Handguards for a faired pointy
 
Here are some pics:
http://www.lazymanc.com/images/handguards/IMG_0068.JPG

http://www.lazymanc.com/images/handguards/IMG_0069.JPG

http://www.lazymanc.com/images/handguards/IMG_0070.JPG

http://www.lazymanc.com/images/handguards/IMG_0071.JPG

http://www.lazymanc.com/images/handguards/IMG_0072.JPG

http://www.lazymanc.com/images/handguards/IMG_0073.JPG


Hope that helps.

wow 31-10-08 06:45 PM

Re: Handguards for a faired pointy
 
Thanks!

TightRS 31-10-08 10:11 PM

Re: Handguards for a faired pointy
 
Ordered mine off ebay yesterday and fitted them today. The instructions are a bit poorly laid out but I got it all together and tried it out in the cold.

My fingers were still getting painfully cold after about 90 min at 3'c but I'd say they're a reasonable improvement, maybe doubling the riding time.

Shame about the increased width though, i've only got about 1mm left to get the bike through the back gate and up the slope (scuffed 'em already). I wonder if I could do without the spacers?

bigspud 31-10-08 10:28 PM

Re: Handguards for a faired pointy
 
hi guys these things looking good,can i ask tho is there any clearance problems steering wise

TightRS 31-10-08 10:56 PM

Re: Handguards for a faired pointy
 
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Originally Posted by bigspud (Post 1673144)
hi guys these things looking good,can i ask tho is there any clearance problems steering wise

The guards touch the dash, but it must only be by a couple of mm as if you push the bars a bit harder they eventually reach the stops.

I think I read elsewhere that you can move the levers inwards to compensate. The steering lock still works.


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