desilva Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Hello Folks, Have seen the Givi and the SW-Motech crash bars so far and have been wondering what your verdict is - which crashbar do you prefer and why? I looked at existing threads and wasnt able to conclude on which direction to go. Sincere thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timg Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Hello Folks, Have seen the Givi and the SW-Motech crash bars so far and have been wondering what your verdict is - which crashbar do you prefer and why? I looked at existing threads and wasnt able to conclude on which direction to go. Sincere thanks for the advice! IMO - The SW-Motech bars extend further outward, and may protect more of the bike while sliding. Also, it may depend if you plan on hanging anything (lights, riding pegs, etc) on them. The SW-Motech are probably better for that. But the Givi may look better in your eye. That's my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceroz Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I like the SW-Motech, as I feel they offer better protection. They are also handy for putting your legs on for a bit of a stretch on the freeway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desilva Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Thanks guys! For the install, the instructions says to support the engine with a jack... did you guys do that? I suppose a torque wrench is in order to get to the 40 N-m (or 29.5 lb-ft) of torque? Appreciate the responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceroz Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Yes, I used a jack and a torque wrench (and Loctite). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmie Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I have the SW-Motech bars (hubby installed them for me) which I also use to mount Rigid Industries spot lights from. The bars are pretty solid and IMO look better than the GIVI. Kimmie......the lady who likes to take little detours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desilva Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Thank you Traceroz and Kimmie! Yes, that certainly looks like an elegant solution. Kimmie, do you mind telling me what windshield you are running? that'll be my next topic in a couple months when winter sets in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timg Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Thanks guys! For the install, the instructions says to support the engine with a jack... did you guys do that? I suppose a torque wrench is in order to get to the 40 N-m (or 29.5 lb-ft) of torque? Appreciate the responses! Did not use a jack and did not have any trouble. Do one at a time. The engine isn't going to move that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnseekr Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I guess its a matter of preference. I find the SW Motech ugly, and I love the look of the Givi... That's what I installed on mine. 2015 FJ-09 Matte Grey (Sold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filo79 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 SWMotech can't protect carters from a slide, there's some photos here in the forum , but i still prefer them to Givi's because they look and feel more strong and the connections to the frame are better (Givi have some issues with that and they connect by a small plate that seems to bend quite easily, you can find some photos here too). Touratech does some good bars too (but expensive) and i think that you can add the lower ones to the SW Motech to give more protection for carters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member peporter Posted October 4, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted October 4, 2016 SWMotech can't protect carters from a slide, there's some photos here in the forum , but i still prefer them to Givi's because they look and feel more strong and the connections to the frame are better (Givi have some issues with that and they connect by a small plate that seems to bend quite easily, you can find some photos here too). Touratech does some good bars too (but expensive) and i think that you can add the lower ones to the SW Motech to give more protection for carters. I'm not familiar with the term "carters"....'splain please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnseekr Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 SWMotech can't protect carters from a slide, there's some photos here in the forum , but i still prefer them to Givi's because they look and feel more strong and the connections to the frame are better (Givi have some issues with that and they connect by a small plate that seems to bend quite easily, you can find some photos here too). Touratech does some good bars too (but expensive) and i think that you can add the lower ones to the SW Motech to give more protection for carters. I'm not familiar with the term "carters"....'splain please? A carter is a French mechanical term which refers to one of the sealed case of the engine, like a crankcase or an oil sump. Its named after the inventor, J. Harrison Carter. 2015 FJ-09 Matte Grey (Sold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filo79 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Sorry! I'm Italian and i did not remember the correct English word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megroovy Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I recommend the Givi ones. I crashed and flipped my bike and it slid down the road, I bent the headlight brace back again, it started right up and I carried on riding to work. any smaller bars would've left my crankcase with a hole in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member peporter Posted October 4, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted October 4, 2016 Sorry! I'm Italian and i did not remember the correct English word!I try to learn something new every day! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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