Crash bungs- which ones? - SV650.org

northwind · 15-05-04, 10:33 PM

It seems like there's 3 real choices for bungs (for an old shape)- R&G, bikeSliders, and the new Motrax DHMs. Since I've proved myself desperately in need of a set (or a bumper car bumper) and my old ones are utterly worthless, which ones do y'all reckon I should go for?

R&G are tried and tested, but it seems occasionally found wanting (was impressed by the way they'd held up for Scooby Drew). Probably the favourites.

Unlikely anyone's crashed the SV DHMs yet, but I assume anyone who's used them had good reasons to buy 'em...

And BikeSliders, look a bit mad but seem to do the job.

Anyone else I've overlooked?

Cheers

Viney · 15-05-04, 10:50 PM

Just to bring home, that ALL mushrooms/posts are to save the frame and engine cassings. If they save the body work to, then you are lucky.

I have R&G for what its worth.

15-05-04, 10:53 PM

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northwind · 15-05-04, 11:18 PM

Vinyl, I know that mate, but the ones as fitted stick out only about a cm past the frame! They're the only part of the front end that <didn't> hit the ground... Bigger ones (in a more appropriate place) will at least protect the engine casings...

Thinking about bar-ends too, but the DHM ones are just too ugly

ophic · 16-05-04, 07:35 AM

there's also motosliders at www.motosliders.com
please no-one start a debate about which ones are better...

16-05-04, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ophic

there's also motosliders at www.motosliders.com
please no-one start a debate about which ones are better...

We don't have too... It's already been discussed

See: http://www.t3kgnosis.com/sv_phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=6178

ophic · 16-05-04, 09:48 AM

at great length...

16-05-04, 04:38 PM

Well im a newbie to the forum, had a bike crash recently with the R&G crash bungs and they did a nice job protecting my engine, tank and minimized alot of damage. They didnt bend or anything. Just most of the nylon bung was eating away. Highly recommended! :d

17-05-04, 10:18 AM

R&G Are excelletn saved the bike twice well worth the money,also the exhaust guard is worth it as well.
sexysi

Sid Squid · 17-05-04, 10:24 AM

Touchy subject I know, but is there not another option that should be in the poll?, I am under the inpression that this manufacturer has sold a sizeable amount of crash bungs
Clue: The name starts with 'J'.

View Poll Results: Which bungs?
R&G	20	66.67%
Motrax DHM	5	16.67%
Bike Sliders	5	16.67%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

15-05-04, 10:33 PM	#1
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Crash bungs- which ones? It seems like there's 3 real choices for bungs (for an old shape)- R&G, bikeSliders, and the new Motrax DHMs. Since I've proved myself desperately in need of a set (or a bumper car bumper) and my old ones are utterly worthless, which ones do y'all reckon I should go for? R&G are tried and tested, but it seems occasionally found wanting (was impressed by the way they'd held up for Scooby Drew). Probably the favourites. Unlikely anyone's crashed the SV DHMs yet, but I assume anyone who's used them had good reasons to buy 'em... And BikeSliders, look a bit mad but seem to do the job. Anyone else I've overlooked? Cheers __________________ "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"

15-05-04, 11:18 PM	#4
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Vinyl, I know that mate, but the ones as fitted stick out only about a cm past the frame! They're the only part of the front end that <didn't> hit the ground... Bigger ones (in a more appropriate place) will at least protect the engine casings... Thinking about bar-ends too, but the DHM ones are just too ugly __________________ "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"

16-05-04, 07:35 AM	#5
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	there's also motosliders at www.motosliders.com please no-one start a debate about which ones are better... __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

16-05-04, 09:48 AM	#7
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	at great length... __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

15-05-04, 10:50 PM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Just to bring home, that ALL mushrooms/posts are to save the frame and engine cassings. If they save the body work to, then you are lucky. I have R&G for what its worth.

16-05-04, 04:38 PM	#8
claisgj Guest Posts: n/a	Well im a newbie to the forum, had a bike crash recently with the R&G crash bungs and they did a nice job protecting my engine, tank and minimized alot of damage. They didnt bend or anything. Just most of the nylon bung was eating away. Highly recommended! :d

17-05-04, 10:18 AM	#9
sexysi Guest Posts: n/a	R&G Are excelletn saved the bike twice well worth the money,also the exhaust guard is worth it as well. sexysi

17-05-04, 10:24 AM	#10
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Touchy subject I know, but is there not another option that should be in the poll?, I am under the inpression that this manufacturer has sold a sizeable amount of crash bungs Clue: The name starts with 'J'. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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