goldfishlung Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Today was a day I almost cried... brand new bike and I dropped it backing out of the garage. There was a slight slope and that made the difference considering my below average inseam. Crash bars took most of the hit but the plastic on the hand guards are a little scuffed. Crankcase cover is a little scratched. And a little scratch on the passenger pegs. For anyone wondering if they need engine case covers with their SW Motech crash bars, the answer is a definite YES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjsracing Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Sorry for your drop. 2015 FJ-09, 2016 1290 Super Duke, 2017 150 XC-W (primary ride), 2012 DR650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjtdmsrx Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I did the same thing with out the crash bars but had the hard cases on! I have the SW-Motech bars on and the eng case sliders (lower) should be in today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenPenguin Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Need some of these bad boys! I highly recommend them. Looks like the crash bars were still pretty effective though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfishlung Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Need some of these bad boys! I highly recommend them. Looks like the crash bars were still pretty effective though! Thought about it, but the left crankcase cover is only $82. I'll just eventually change it out if i keep dropping it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basstodave Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Need some of these bad boys! I highly recommend them. Looks like the crash bars were still pretty effective though! Thought about it, but the left crankcase cover is only $82. I'll just eventually change it out if i keep dropping it..That is the info I needed, thanks for posting the price of a replacement cover. I have the SW crash bars also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggin Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 For anyone wondering if they need engine case covers with their SW Motech crash bars, the answer is a definite YES. True, exactly the same thing happened to me yesterday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 That's a real shame why do manufacturers make crash bars that don't protect! I have fitted the givi crash bars they look like they may give more protection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basstodave Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 That's a real shame why do manufacturers make crash bars that don't protect! I have fitted the givi crash bars they look like they may give more protection Do the Givi's stick out further than the SW Motech? From the single photo of the Givi it doesn't look like they do. The Givi might protect the cover but perhaps allow damage to the tank? Can you lie your bike on the ground on both sides and take pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member estell Posted August 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 3, 2015 The slider combo from t-rex-racing.com contains two engine case sliders, as well as the frame, and both wheels. I installed the full combo on my FJ-09. The price is $290 for the whole set. Compare that to Yamaha's $275 for just the frame sliders. See http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?item=529 Ask for the FJ-09 set. It is the same as the FZ-09 except for the inscription on the frame sliders. 2015 red FJ-09: Cal Sci screen, Sargent seat, ECU flash, slider combo, cruise, Rizoma bars, Matts forks, JRi shock, slipper clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest captrob73 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Welcome to the " I dropped my bike in the driveway club" which I'm a proud member of! I dropped my new SV1000 in the driveway when my pants got catch on the heal guard, luckily the bike fell on the leg and the only damage was a bent clutch lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member paladin Posted August 10, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 10, 2015 I dropped my bike Friday while rocking it off center stand. I have the SW crash bars and the RG Racing engine covers. Came away with a little skuff on the hand guards and a skuff through the paint on crash bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogri Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I always sit on my bike when rocking off the center stand...don't trust myself otherwise! STUFF EVERYTHING - I'VE ALWAYS GOT MY BIKE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarsolace Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 the following phrase has always helped me gather perspective and tolerate the pain: "the first one (drop) hurts the owner, the second one hurts the bike" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member paladin Posted August 10, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 10, 2015 I was sitting on bike but have short legs, 29" inseam , I use the narrow low seat. Can only have one foot on ground while rocking bike off center stand. This time it was the wrong foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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