Fitting Hepco Tank Bars

[Buz]

Here we go again, or here I go again.
Bought a set of these 2nd hand, looks like i have all the fittings but no instructions on how to fit them

I've searhed here and Google, can find loads of instructions ref to the engine bars but none for the tank bars (yes, i know there are probably loads out there but i can't f'in find em!)

Has/can anyone take a couple of snaps of the fixings on the bike? I've a load of cable ties but don't think these will really be man enough for the job.

Its an 06 12GS

 

[Tbolt]

Hi, picture guide:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=347038

pdf instructions on moto-bins:


http://www.hepco-and-becker-luggage.co.uk/library/pdfs/5029220001.pdf

Hope this helps.
Gerry

 

[Buz]

I've started fitting the tank bars and the diameter of the engine bars seem larger that the diameter of the fitment for the tank bars (see photo).
Not sure if I have gone and bought the incorrect bars or not
Anyway, fit they will! I've thought of using a U bolt affair, like the one that is used to fit the top of the bars to the frame by the beak. I realise this will not be as strong a job as the real thing but can anyone come up with a reason why not use this idea?

 

[EURTRAF]

Buz

Might seem silly question but you do have the H&B engine bars rather than the SW MOTEC ones

S

 

[Buz]

Buz

Might seem silly question but you do have the H&B engine bars rather than the SW MOTEC ones

S

No, not a silly question.
When I posted pics up here when i 1st bought it, someone quoted stating not bad theres H&B engine bars on there as well, so guess what, yep i assumed he was correct!
Just been and looked and I'm now doubting myself as there's no markings on them to give me any idea


These are the bars if anyone knows what make they are

 

[EURTRAF]

Hi Buz

I believe they maybe the SW Motech bars - have a look here
http://www.nippynormans.com/products/engine-bars-and-sump-guards/item/sw-motech-engine-bars-r1200gs-silver-swm-cb1200gs

S

 

[Buz]

Hi Buz

I believe they maybe the SW Motech bars - have a look here
http://www.nippynormans.com/products/engine-bars-and-sump-guards/item/sw-motech-engine-bars-r1200gs-silver-swm-cb1200gs

S

Bollix

Thats the ones........what a bummer, thing is i had the tank bars at a reasonable price, they seem to fit except the union between tank and crash bars
I'm sure I can overcome this with some U bolts though