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mountainracer · 08-28-2008, 09:39 AM

Just installed sw-motech crash bars from twistedthrottle.com. these installed in 20 minutes, very easy installation, even if the instructions are not the best. $135.00 plus $20.00 shipping is a small price to pay for the protection these provide, much better than a frame slider. also you can mount highway pegs on these, and it gives you a great place to mount fog lights.

**boo68** · 08-28-2008, 09:43 AM

Going to website to check them out though, but try to post a photo so we can see how they look installed.

teeter · 08-28-2008, 10:31 AM

from twisted throttle..

The full page... click

The look great, but they don't seem to stick out as far as Sliders. In the one pic it looks as though they mount in a way that would allow you to still use sliders if you want a measure of fairing protection as well.

hmmmm....

**Nelly** · 08-28-2008, 10:42 AM

Do these ones totally obstruct the oil filter to?

Nelly

MarinaFazer · 08-28-2008, 11:01 AM

They aren't frame sliders...they are engine guards...keep the engine purdy if the bike goes down...get the frame sliders too

MarinaFazer · 08-28-2008, 11:05 AM

but I DO like the idea of Highway pegs...wish I could have them for this weekend

**boo68** · 08-28-2008, 11:54 AM

They would be a good addition to frame sliders.. but clearly are just for the engine protection.. and the highway pegs..

MarinaFazer · 08-28-2008, 12:15 PM

haha, BUT if you have frame sliders and no highway pegs, I've put my legs up resting on the sliders...I look like I'm on a Harley lol...gets all kinds of looks when I do that

ChromeX · 08-28-2008, 12:16 PM

Did the same thing also figured out how to add frame sliders also.
Don't have a pic but basically bought generic slidders - hole was to small so drilled out the metal piece to slightly over 10mm - problem was with all the engine guard hardware the bolt was not quite long enough - I looked high and low for a 10mm "fine thread" allen head longer than 80mm and no such animal exists without having special made at $40.00 a piece. I finally ended up getting a hex head bolt the length I needed and a 10mm die to extend the threads up the shank - Then took my Dremel tool to the inside "plastic" enough to allow a socket to fit over the bolt head. I added a few 10mm washers for correct bolt depth into the engine case and all is good.
It really is not that ugly.
My only worry and perhaps someone more aggressive than me who has the guards is will the guards hit 1st w/steep lean angle???????
Will be a good place to put some lights or maybe pegs.

**boo68** · 08-28-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarinaFazer

haha, BUT if you have frame sliders and no highway pegs, I've put my legs up resting on the sliders...I look like I'm on a Harley lol...gets all kinds of looks when I do that

You must be very flexible.

I can't see how that would be comfortable at all.. of course I am not brave enough to deviate any position...on the bike...

08-28-2008, 09:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
mountainracer Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: midpines, California Bike: Red 2007 FZ6 w/pcIII & scorpion race exhaust, 06 Ducati Multistrada 620 dark. Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0 Member #4316	crash bars Just installed sw-motech crash bars from twistedthrottle.com. these installed in 20 minutes, very easy installation, even if the instructions are not the best. $135.00 plus $20.00 shipping is a small price to pay for the protection these provide, much better than a frame slider. also you can mount highway pegs on these, and it gives you a great place to mount fog lights.

08-28-2008, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
boo68 I'm a girl dammit! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cape Cod Bike: 05 FZ6 Cerulean Silver Posts: 601 Rep Power: 14 Member #395	Re: crash bars Going to website to check them out though, but try to post a photo so we can see how they look installed. __________________

08-28-2008, 10:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
teeter Frank Zappa the 6th Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Bike: '06 FZ6 and '07 XT225 Posts: 339 Rep Power: 8 Member #804	Re: crash bars from twisted throttle.. The full page... click The look great, but they don't seem to stick out as far as Sliders. In the one pic it looks as though they mount in a way that would allow you to still use sliders if you want a measure of fairing protection as well. hmmmm.... __________________ "Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul." ~Unknown "If you don't ride in the rain, you don't ride." ~Unknown Bikes: '06 Hyper-Fast-Red FZ6 (special 6-speed edition ) '07 Slow-Blue/White Yamaha XT225 (dual sport)

08-28-2008, 10:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,325 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	Re: crash bars Do these ones totally obstruct the oil filter to? Nelly __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

08-28-2008, 11:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,022 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Re: crash bars They aren't frame sliders...they are engine guards...keep the engine purdy if the bike goes down...get the frame sliders too

08-28-2008, 11:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,022 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Re: crash bars but I DO like the idea of Highway pegs...wish I could have them for this weekend

08-28-2008, 11:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
boo68 I'm a girl dammit! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cape Cod Bike: 05 FZ6 Cerulean Silver Posts: 601 Rep Power: 14 Member #395	Re: crash bars They would be a good addition to frame sliders.. but clearly are just for the engine protection.. and the highway pegs.. __________________

08-28-2008, 12:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,022 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Re: crash bars haha, BUT if you have frame sliders and no highway pegs, I've put my legs up resting on the sliders...I look like I'm on a Harley lol...gets all kinds of looks when I do that

08-28-2008, 12:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
ChromeX Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oakland, CA Bike: 06 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 46 Rep Power: 15 Member #3387	Re: crash bars Did the same thing also figured out how to add frame sliders also. Don't have a pic but basically bought generic slidders - hole was to small so drilled out the metal piece to slightly over 10mm - problem was with all the engine guard hardware the bolt was not quite long enough - I looked high and low for a 10mm "fine thread" allen head longer than 80mm and no such animal exists without having special made at $40.00 a piece. I finally ended up getting a hex head bolt the length I needed and a 10mm die to extend the threads up the shank - Then took my Dremel tool to the inside "plastic" enough to allow a socket to fit over the bolt head. I added a few 10mm washers for correct bolt depth into the engine case and all is good. It really is not that ugly. My only worry and perhaps someone more aggressive than me who has the guards is will the guards hit 1st w/steep lean angle??????? Will be a good place to put some lights or maybe pegs.

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