CRASH BUNGS, what and where - SV650.org

17-04-06, 11:46 PM

What is the best make of crash bungs/frame protectors and where is the best deals to be had.

I will be going out on the road on the 1st of May and would like them fitted beforehand,

better safe than sorry.

Cheers
G.

18-04-06, 02:56 AM

R&G's all the way!

18-04-06, 05:19 AM

Motosliders

£70.00 including p&p for the dual package, less than a week for delivery....

Find them here: http://www.motosliders.com/MSP-12.html

18-04-06, 06:37 AM

I had Bikesliders on my bike - They did the job

Again, much cheaper than R&G's & like Motosliders they come from the USA, but quick Airmail delivery - Well worth it IMHO

northwind · 18-04-06, 09:58 AM

I rate the Motosliders too, when I got mine i got a complete kit, a pair of spare bungs, and a pair of swingarm sliders all for £90 delivered to the UK. The new R&Gs are OK- I think they bend too easily but they seem reliable at least- but they're very expensive for spares. £20 a bung, £10 a bolt (and bear in mind the bolts are designed to bend, so you'll be replacing them after every mild crash) and £7 postage.

18-04-06, 10:55 AM

I reckon you can't beat RnGs. I've road tested them on several conditions and each time they did their job perfectly and saved the bodywork.

18-04-06, 12:53 PM

R & G's saved me and my friends hundeds if not thousands in low speed spils. I'm sure some people will be along to add they are good with high speed lowsides as well.

Whatever you do get use some common sense, ones like R&G either bolt through the engine or attach to strong point on the engine casing/frame. If they look flimsy or attach to a weak point on the frame then avoid them as they will probaly end up twisiting your frame or snapping off and actually increaseing the damage caused.

18-04-06, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloggsy

I had Bikesliders on my bike - They did the job

Again, much cheaper than R&G's & like Motosliders they come from the USA, but quick Airmail delivery - Well worth it IMHO

Got these too, had a minor low speed off (5-10 mph don't ask) and these just got a slight scuff. You might as well get the swingarm sliders that goes with them. Prompt delivery and I like the two part look of them.

Regards,

Tim

fizzwheel · 18-04-06, 02:54 PM

R & G's on both my bikes and Liz has them on her K5.

I hope I never have to test them. The one thing in their favour IMHO is that I know from experience that ebike give you discount on your insurance premium for having R & G's. I dont think that you get discount for any other type of bung. But I could be wrong.

18-04-06, 05:34 PM

Moko's from PDQ (01628-667644)£80 are by far the most crash resistant on the market.

I've never like R&G's, they always bend the bolt as there's not enough support from the slider itself, but this seems to be a design feature as even in their catalogue every picture of a bike thats been down has the slider bent at 45 degrees.

I've never removed a crashed Moko that has damaged its mounting hole or even bent by any serious amount, they just wear away

17-04-06, 11:46 PM	#1
buell Guest Posts: n/a	CRASH BUNGS, what and where What is the best make of crash bungs/frame protectors and where is the best deals to be had. I will be going out on the road on the 1st of May and would like them fitted beforehand, better safe than sorry. Cheers G.

18-04-06, 09:58 AM	#5
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I rate the Motosliders too, when I got mine i got a complete kit, a pair of spare bungs, and a pair of swingarm sliders all for £90 delivered to the UK. The new R&Gs are OK- I think they bend too easily but they seem reliable at least- but they're very expensive for spares. £20 a bung, £10 a bolt (and bear in mind the bolts are designed to bend, so you'll be replacing them after every mild crash) and £7 postage. __________________ "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"

18-04-06, 02:54 PM	#9
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	R & G's on both my bikes and Liz has them on her K5. I hope I never have to test them. The one thing in their favour IMHO is that I know from experience that ebike give you discount on your insurance premium for having R & G's. I dont think that you get discount for any other type of bung. But I could be wrong. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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18-04-06, 02:56 AM	#2
socommk23 Guest Posts: n/a	R&G's all the way!

18-04-06, 05:19 AM	#3
TT Dee Guest Posts: n/a	Motosliders £70.00 including p&p for the dual package, less than a week for delivery.... Find them here: http://www.motosliders.com/MSP-12.html

18-04-06, 06:37 AM	#4
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	I had Bikesliders on my bike - They did the job Again, much cheaper than R&G's & like Motosliders they come from the USA, but quick Airmail delivery - Well worth it IMHO

18-04-06, 10:55 AM	#6
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	I reckon you can't beat RnGs. I've road tested them on several conditions and each time they did their job perfectly and saved the bodywork.

18-04-06, 12:53 PM	#7
tomjones2 Guest Posts: n/a	R & G's saved me and my friends hundeds if not thousands in low speed spils. I'm sure some people will be along to add they are good with high speed lowsides as well. Whatever you do get use some common sense, ones like R&G either bolt through the engine or attach to strong point on the engine casing/frame. If they look flimsy or attach to a weak point on the frame then avoid them as they will probaly end up twisiting your frame or snapping off and actually increaseing the damage caused.

18-04-06, 05:34 PM	#10
Robw#70 Guest Posts: n/a	Moko's from PDQ (01628-667644)£80 are by far the most crash resistant on the market. I've never like R&G's, they always bend the bolt as there's not enough support from the slider itself, but this seems to be a design feature as even in their catalogue every picture of a bike thats been down has the slider bent at 45 degrees. I've never removed a crashed Moko that has damaged its mounting hole or even bent by any serious amount, they just wear away