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Hi everybody, I just got my FJ 09 2015 and preparing it for the road. I am not planning to drop it ? but I wanna be on the safe side. checking what is the best option , SW motech or givi or OEM sliders ?
 
 
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I dunno...
 
I'm sure those Givi bars offer lots of protection to some parts of the motor, but man the really disrupt that lean-n-mean naked bike look.  They remind me of the bars truckers install so they can hit a moose at speed and keep on rolling.
 
Do they reduce the lean angle much?  I hate to lever a tire off the road leaned over due to a crash bar.
 
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1968 Triumph Bonneville 650
1971 Norton Commando Roadster
2002 Harley 1200 Sportster
2003 Honda ST 1300
2016 FJ 09
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Hi everybody, I just got my FJ 09 2015 and preparing it for the road. I am not planning to drop it ? but I wanna be on the safe side. checking what is the best option , SW motech or givi or OEM sliders ?  

I like the SW Motech bars in combination with the Woodcraft case protectors. https://www.revzilla.com/parts/2015-yamaha-fj-09#page=1&sort=featured&limit=96&facets%5B%5D=524&facets%5B%5D=812&facets%5B%5D=1951&price=&price_min=1&price_max=1595&is_new=false&is_sale=false&is_made_in_usa=false&has_video=false&is_holiday=false&is_blemished=false A bit pricey, but cheap insurance in my opinion. And, they look great together. 
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Hi everybody, I just got my FJ 09 2015 and preparing it for the road. I am not planning to drop it ? but I wanna be on the safe side. checking what is the best option , SW motech or givi or OEM sliders ?
Sliders for me. I opted for the T-Rex Racing slider combo kit. I haven't dropped my bike but I am confident that they would provide some protection. N76-15-Combo-2-T.jpg
 

I dunno… I'm sure those Givi bars offer lots of protection to some parts of the motor, but man they really disrupt that lean-n-mean naked bike look.
The slider combo is a lot more compact and lighter weight and less visible. 

2015 red FJ-09: Cal Sci screen, Sargent seat, ECU flash, slider combo, cruise, Rizoma bars, Matts forks, JRi shock, slipper clutch

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Hi all,
 
After all the discussion re crash bars, sliders, etc. I was curious what the cost would be to simply replace OEM crank case covers and clutch covers damaged in a low side drop.
 
I was surprised at how inexpensive those parts are. The crank case covers are about $65 per side. I could not find the clutch case cover on the parts diagram.
 
I used this website for pricing.
 
cb
1968 Triumph Bonneville 650
1971 Norton Commando Roadster
2002 Harley 1200 Sportster
2003 Honda ST 1300
2016 FJ 09
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Hi all, 
After all the discussion re crash bars, sliders, etc. I was curious what the cost would be to simply replace OEM crank case covers and clutch covers damaged in a low side drop.
 
I was surprised at how inexpensive those parts are. The crank case covers are about $65 per side. I could not find the clutch case cover on the parts diagram.
 
I used this website for pricing.
 
cb
I think the "cost" is a little deeper when discussing protection as it includes the ability to continue a ride following a low speed low side/drop, as well as the added benefit of protecting other more expensive components such as frame, tank, etc
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