Help.... fitting engine/tank bars 1150GS

[Dave-Churchill]

Got myself some Hepco and Becker engine and tank bars from those nice people at Motobins....... thought it'd be fairly straightforward to fit 'em.
All instructions in German, and me and a mate had a go on Friday afternoon to fit 'em. We had the tools, (apart from socket extn bar), and got the tank off and gave up soon after......... any thoughts, or pointers regarding the 'spacers' and correct fitting. Need help soon, as I'm off to Barcelona on the bike on 17th july

 

[PW Cymru]

Have a look at this link http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2116&page=6

On P6 there are instructions in an embedded link.

Happy reading

 

[Dave-Churchill]

Many thanks for the link.... gonna prove most helpful!!

 

[Phil W]

Yup the one thing I need

 

[Phil W]

Yup the one thing I need How long does an order of engine bars take from motobins

 

[mylovelyhorse]

How long does an order of engine bars take from motobins

Mine turned up in 2-3 days.

Cheers

 

[Dave-Churchill]

ordered my engine and tank bars last Tuesday night on t'internet, arrived first thing Thurday Mornin...... very quick delivery IMHO

 

[Phil W]

Spoke to a chap in Cardiff today who has informed me the hepco bars are a danger to the engine in a fall by the way they attach to the gearbox. From what he said I rekon I will now probably go with Touratech ones.

 

[Dave-Churchill]

And here's the fitted end result;

if you're considering fitting them, follow those instructions above...... spot on

 

[gscommuter]

falls with H&B engine bars

Spoke to a chap in Cardiff today who has informed me the hepco bars are a danger to the engine in a fall by the way they attach to the gearbox. From what he said I rekon I will now probably go with Touratech ones.

Regrettably have user tested their protection. Came off on the ice last winter. Bike went 15yds down the road on its side. Aside from scratches to the bars and a blown indicator bulb all was OK. Pity I'd only had my new Streetguard suit a week - still it also proved its protective qualities.

 

[jonesai]

I have also tested the protective qualities of H & B bars by sliding down the road last winter in a similar incident to GScommuter. Excellent bars for protecting you and the expensive parts of the bike. Indicator and mirror damaged as well as a scratched top box. Fluo vest saved the HG suit getting damaged.