R&G's are they worth it. - SV650.org

Stu · 21-07-06, 02:37 PM

It's over £100 for the R&G's I want - Pointy with Lower Fairings.
Are they worth it?
At least it might save me spending £105 on a Lower fairing mounting kit.
I don't imagine it would be possible getting exactly the model I want with all the fittings secondhand either on this site or eBay.
Thanks

21-07-06, 02:41 PM

R&G's have saved my bike from major damage twice ounce falling off its stand and a lowslide!

Worth every buck!

21-07-06, 03:16 PM

My bungs were £70 fitted. Haven't stacked yet but they'd easily cover their own cost in damaged saved if you had a spill.

Just don't do and flip the thing and you'll love them.

jambo · 21-07-06, 03:22 PM

There were 2 versions of the SV R&G bungs, the older type had a nylon bung that screwed into a metal cup on each side, these tended to just pop out n a crash. The newer ones use a metal bolt through the nylon bung and are better. Do a search for "crash bungs" and you should find people's comments and votes on the various brands.

Stu · 21-07-06, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davido

My bungs were £70 fitted.

How come? you have the same bike and R£G site says £102 inc. vat & delivery

21-07-06, 03:32 PM

mine didnt do me much good, but i have a different bike.

21-07-06, 03:34 PM

Have a word with Steve Jordans, they should be able to source some for you for less than £102, unless R&G have put their prices up

Sid Squid · 21-07-06, 03:40 PM

I think there are better products for less money.

21-07-06, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

I think there are better products for less money.

What would you recommend for a K3 with lowers?

21-07-06, 03:46 PM

My personal impression of R&Gs is that they are a bit /too/ sacrificial - they are 'one use' and in some cases do damage the fairings they are protecting.

The very solid ones on my minitwin I have been quite impressed with so far.

21-07-06, 02:37 PM	#1
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	R&G's are they worth it. It's over £100 for the R&G's I want - Pointy with Lower Fairings. Are they worth it? At least it might save me spending £105 on a Lower fairing mounting kit. I don't imagine it would be possible getting exactly the model I want with all the fittings secondhand either on this site or eBay. Thanks

21-07-06, 03:22 PM	#4
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	There were 2 versions of the SV R&G bungs, the older type had a nylon bung that screwed into a metal cup on each side, these tended to just pop out n a crash. The newer ones use a metal bolt through the nylon bung and are better. Do a search for "crash bungs" and you should find people's comments and votes on the various brands. __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

21-07-06, 03:40 PM	#8
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21-07-06, 02:41 PM	#2
Khewett Guest Posts: n/a	R&G's have saved my bike from major damage twice ounce falling off its stand and a lowslide! Worth every buck!

21-07-06, 03:16 PM	#3
Davido Guest Posts: n/a	My bungs were £70 fitted. Haven't stacked yet but they'd easily cover their own cost in damaged saved if you had a spill. Just don't do and flip the thing and you'll love them.

21-07-06, 03:32 PM	#6
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	mine didnt do me much good, but i have a different bike.

21-07-06, 03:34 PM	#7
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	Have a word with Steve Jordans, they should be able to source some for you for less than £102, unless R&G have put their prices up

21-07-06, 03:46 PM	#10
G - renamed Guest Posts: n/a	My personal impression of R&Gs is that they are a bit /too/ sacrificial - they are 'one use' and in some cases do damage the fairings they are protecting. The very solid ones on my minitwin I have been quite impressed with so far.