Quick Release Engine Bars?

[WaterMonkey]

Are there any quick release engine bars on the market?
My issue is that to get my GS LC around the side of my house I can't have bars fitted. I have literally got about 5mm either side of the rocker covers.

I'm thinking if there aren't then the touratec ones look like a good option because once the brackets are installed it's just 4 bolts either side, so I could fit for long rides.

Thoughts please

 

[crotchrocket]

Don't know of anything like that on the market.

What about MachineArt Moto X Heads? (cylinder head protectors) ? Probably more than 5mm though.

R&G do a carbon fibre head cover?

 

[JJH]

You should enter a precision riding compition. I certainly would not manage that without greasing the valve covers. JJH

 

[WaterMonkey]

I think the machine art x heads would be ok but I'm struggling with £150 for a lump of plastic. Just looked at the R&G ones, not sure they'd offer much protection in the event of a drop or slow slide though?
Touratec bars are £250 flippin 'eck!

 

[WaterMonkey]

You should enter a precision riding compition. I certainly would not manage that without greasing the valve covers. JJH

Ha it is a battle! The hand protectors are scuffed and so are the spark plug covers! I'm getting better though!

 

[crotchrocket]

yeah the machine are ones are expensive for what they are!! but i think unique on the market. There are various cylinder head protectors (wunderlich, Touratech, Alt Rider etc) but most just cover the lower portion of the head. I bought them for my GSA in combination with the BMW engine bars and they have worked well!

 

[Nutty]

Do you go off road? If not, get the MachineArt ones, they're fantastic.

 

[WaterMonkey]

Do you go off road? If not, get the MachineArt ones, they're fantastic.

It's mainly for short off-road fun and longish distance road touring!

 

[Nutty]

It's mainly for short off-road fun and longish distance road touring!

MachineArt should be fine then.

 

[ChazzyB]

Thoughts please?

Move...

 

[matchbox]

The Machineart covers are in fact comprised of 2 parts. The outer 'plastic' bit and then a rubbery inner which fits snugly between the outer and the rocker cover. The Machineart website used to show a video of GS being dropped. Maybe it is still there?
Having said all that they must be at least 10mm thick!

 

[Rockred]

I can get mine through a gate with only a half inch to spare at the handle bars. I know when the handle bars are through ,then I have at least 3 or 4 inches either side at the TT crash bars. No need to remove them. I can not get through with Ali panniers on though. Give it a try...

 

[Mr Derek]

Rubber matting stuck to the walls to prevent scratches?

 

[WaterMonkey]

The gap by the rocker covers is narrower than the bars. I have to wiggle the bars just right and guide the engine through! The machine art might be the best option, not sure I like the look of them. Anybody got a photo of a GS LC red with them on?

 

[dogmaboy]

Evo tech?

Have you had a loot at evo tech bars ,I think they are not as wide as other brand.Imho I think there the best looking bar as well.

 

[matchbox]

Machineart pic

Photo with Machineart covers.
Near Reeth and Tan Hill last Monday - great ride!