alquimista Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Hi. I have been sending some questions to Higdonion.com on their urban and off road cage. Very good service. I saw the givi engine cage and seems to protect more than the higdonion.com. Any feedback, recommendations on one, or the other brand? I'm now in a vacation trip and is a pain to feel how speed bumpers hit the bottom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member OutlanderBC Posted October 14, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted October 14, 2017 I'm a big fan of the Higdonion product. I've touch ground on a few gravel roads and the skid does it's job flawlessly. I also have the upper add-on bars, and the best part is I can still remove the side panels to change a fuse etc. [/a] [/a] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alquimista Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Thank you for your answer and pics. So as I can see, the bars can be added, additional to the trial cage. Interesting Maybe my only concern would be the cost, for both... $650.00 And indeed, it's probable this is cheaper, than a potential crash or fall damage on the bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal616 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I vote for Higdonion... I waited till Higdonion put up a big sale around the big holidays to grab my trail cage and upper crash bars... to me even the urban cage by Higdonion would be a better choice over the Givi crash bars.. 2012 wr250f - C-class 30+ age group 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition-80whp 2015 fj-09- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich tune by 2WDW @120whp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alquimista Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Well, I think I'll go higdonion... First the cage and skid plate... Later, upper bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sannyc22 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I have this cage and they feel really heavy. I'm debating removing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Not going to lie, I had a similar hesitation BUT I put it on and couldn't be happier. 1. The weight you're adding is blow the center of mass, so you'll never notice the extra weight. 2. Heavy isn't bad. I'd rather have a heavier, thicker plate upon impact than a dinky light piece of aluminum sheet that will just fold and tear when smashed upon. 3. My plate has already saved my oil pan once on a gravel road, and only have ~1500 miles with the cage on. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekwarren Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I just installed a USED Higdonian trail cage this last weekend. Install was super easy even without any instructions. My wife came home right at the end I asked her what she thought?? She looked at the bike for a minute and said think about what? -So if that is any indication it looks pretty factory lol. Having bought a used set all I did was scrub up the skid a bit and touch up a few spots overall with some black rattle can Rust-oleum...looks brand new again. I did order new delron inserts since I hear they are pain to remove and the ones I received where marred up (but would have still worked fine). The replacements took a while to ship and came scuffed on the ends but I installed them anyway. Overall I am happy to have the protection now. Only thing I am left wondering is how to change the oil now lol. I hope its not a pain to remove the trail cage skid when the oil is due for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troll Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Well, I think I'll go higdonion... First the cage and skid plate... Later, upper bars good choice. excellent product, well made, and very good belly protection. Coming to you from the frozen wastelands of the barren north Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Well, I think I'll go higdonion... First the cage and skid plate... Later, upper bars good choice. excellent product, well made, and very good belly protection. And great customer service too! '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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