Frame protection - my solution

[Mark Hooton]

Guys, cybergizmo kindly mailed me about his frame rubbing issue (as per photo) so here is my solution (its blingy..............)

Here`s the problem - haven`t suffered with it myself yet but I know some of us have. Btw flickr just bizarrely seems to rotate the images

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Here`s my solution - a heavy gauge (obviously, I wasn`t going to try and make something thinner ) stainless steel laser profiled and hand finished (always makes it `nice` to handle) `pad` clamped to the frame with 2 rubber nitrile (so it doesn`t scratch the frame) stainless steel (of course) `P` clamps. All held together with stainless fasteners.

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Can be mounted in two different orientations.

So, cybergizmo I hope this is a good alternative mate - theres frame protectors available for up to £122 (and damn fine they are too!) or there are the plaggy ones (won`t last) or a very good alternative is that `helicopter tape` which some of us use. `Sup to you mate, as long as you get sorted!

Regards,

mark.

 

[mrtee43]

Gott im himmel !

Is that rust on the footpeg pin already ?

I wonder what the weight of every bit of "protection" adds up to on these bikes, never mind the cost.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Those look crap, just use tape

 

[cookie]

Those look crap, just use tape

or don't rub yer boots on the frame in first place.

 

[Mark Hooton]

Those look crap, just use tape

Good idea

 

[peepingtom]

Those look crap, just use tape

 

[jonnie comet]

I like 'em....Yeah, it's 'bling' but nice bling.....

I don't run a BMW so not many coming my way.....

 

[Mark Hooton]

I like 'em....Yeah, it's 'bling' but nice bling.....

I don't run a BMW so not many coming my way.....

Well, they do look better `in the flesh` but I can always try a different design

But thanks - I was hoping I wasn`t the only one!

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I like 'em....Yeah, it's 'bling' but nice bling.....

I don't run a BMW so not many coming my way.....

Specsavers

 

[nick.ct]

Well, they do look better `in the flesh` but I can always try a different design

But thanks - I was hoping I wasn`t the only one!

Try an oval shape with the P clips and fixing bolts fitted one above and one below the frame tube ie. bolts form a horizontal

And, get longer bolts so the 'ny' in nylock actually does something

Advice from an Airhead owner who'll never have a WC

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

I like them.

 

[Malvern_Beemer]

Wonder if they might blend in a bit better if they had a slight curve that allowed them to wrap around the frame a little (a bit like an exhaust heat shield)?

 

[Mark Hooton]

Try an oval shape with the P clips and fixing bolts fitted one above and one below the frame tube ie. bolts form a horizontal

And, get longer bolts so the 'ny' in nylock actually does something

Advice from an Airhead owner who'll never have a WC

ta mate - am actually gonna try a complete redesign - more angular - Johnny Boxer`s opinion (as is everyone`s) is always respected!

And yeah good idea about the bolts.............

 

[Mark Hooton]

I like them.

ta mate so do I.

thank you for having the kindness to express your opinion in an open forum

 

[cybergizmo]

I like them Mark!!

Hi Mark

Have to say they look damn fine...so much better that tape....I am sure if I had taped the frame BEFORE it rubbed it would of been ok but I didnt, so now the tap would either just stop more damage but show whats there or cover it and look naff....

Probably missed it but how much do you think they would be?

Sorry for the slow response was on a client site all day yesterday...

I prefer the - bolt on option you have designed... thanks again

 

[Mark Hooton]

Hi Mark

Have to say they look damn fine...so much better that tape....I am sure if I had taped the frame BEFORE it rubbed it would of been ok but I didnt, so now the tap would either just stop more damage but show whats there or cover it and look naff....

Probably missed it but how much do you think they would be?

Sorry for the slow response was on a client site all day yesterday...

I prefer the - bolt on option you have designed... thanks again

Ah, I`m pleased ya like them - well hold on Tiger - I`m also going to try a complete redesign as obviously I do try to listen to everyone. I like the design too, actually looks nicer `in the flesh` however let me do the other design and then decide eh mate

 

[Mark Hooton]

New design

Following JB`s valued inspired & intellectual positive input "Those look crap, just use tape" I have done a redesign. I`ve tried to completely change the design and incorporate some of the other suggestions like flanging it on the sides.

Not that I expect this design to please everyone but it does show that I do actually take everyone's opinions very seriously and try to act on them - as I said I ain`t too far up my own chuff to think I know best.

So, waddya fink of this alternative?

As an aside I did a sump guard for the F800, many many prototypes later, trying to incorporate such positive feedback like "Those look crap, just use tape" I finally got a brill design (thanks to all ) and spank me till I was red and rosy one of the lads said that the first design was brill - cheap & simple.

Anyway, at least thanks to JB I can offer two styles for Gizmo to choose from.

(by the way mate - thanks for offering but whatever you choose will be with my compliments as a thank you for bearing with me whilst I tried to come up with something for ya - mebbe just pay the postage eh?)

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[RedRick Esq.]

I prefferred the first design !

 

[Mark Hooton]

I prefferred the first design !

Brill!

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

That looks better, lose the holes at each end or use 'slots'

Slots, look better than holes...................the rest of the bike has slots not holes, so fits in

How about U shaped rubber clips to attach, instead of P clips.......to add some balance