stephen.stallebrass
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Can't decide between ADV-Spec OR MetalMule...
ADV-Spec
MetalMule
ADV-Spec
MetalMule
Crashbar Poll: ADV-Spec V. MetalMule
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Shadwell
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Both look great, but i can tell you from experience mine has been on his ass a few times in Morocco, Tunisia and Thetford forest and the AS bars have taken the punishment, without missing a beat.
A quick rub down and a bit of paint and they are as good as new.)
A quick rub down and a bit of paint and they are as good as new.)
As the owner of the bike in the 3rd pic, i prefer the metal mule ones because of their aesthetic superiority (IMO).
The ADVSPEC ones look thicker and more protective, too much I would say, and so I considered them an overkill and did not choose them.
When my bike was crashbar-free It fell twice on its side, luckily very softly in both cases. After I installed them -almost two years now- they never had to do their job, but at least they add confidence to the driver knowing that his bike is more protected.
The ADVSPEC ones look thicker and more protective, too much I would say, and so I considered them an overkill and did not choose them.
When my bike was crashbar-free It fell twice on its side, luckily very softly in both cases. After I installed them -almost two years now- they never had to do their job, but at least they add confidence to the driver knowing that his bike is more protected.
Bury_Dave
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I struggle to see much difference to be honest. Perhaps the A-S ones sit further away from the bike but it's hard to tell from the photos posted.
I have recently installed the A-S ones and am happy. I'm sure if I'd ordered the others I'd also be happy.
I'd go by price and availability
Dave
I have recently installed the A-S ones and am happy. I'm sure if I'd ordered the others I'd also be happy.
I'd go by price and availability
Dave
Dave Ett
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Got Metal Mule ones and they've done their job numerous times.
Met the folk that make them at a Horizons meeting too, and they're a great bunch. Are AS made in Britain?
Met the folk that make them at a Horizons meeting too, and they're a great bunch. Are AS made in Britain?
Murdoch
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Another vote for Adventure Spec. Mine have taken a couple of big hits and I've seen two other sets that have also taken a severe beating. All have done their job brilliantly.
stephen.stallebrass
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It was a tough choice but I went with the Adventure-Spec crash bars in the end... RAPID delivery too BTW, less than 48hrs! I'll get them fitted at the weekend and post pics. 
stephen.stallebrass
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Fitted my ADV-Spec bars today... couldn't get the Givi hardware out of the frame so I just used the Givi bolt.
Bury_Dave
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Adv Spec here too.
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288380
Although I don't think either would disappoint.
Bike looks good Stephen
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288380
Although I don't think either would disappoint.
Bike looks good Stephen
I have tested the AS ones more than once - more than twice come to think of it 
and I can vouch for their effectiveness.
and I can vouch for their effectiveness.
nrg
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I've dropped my 800 a couple of times. AV have saved me from forking out cash on replacement parts I'm sure. Love them and would recommend! I've seen them used on a 800 rally prepared bike in Sardinia and it looked as though they'd been through hell.....the bike underneath seemed fine though
