Different upper fairing crash protection option

Stridey · Oct 9, 2015

Hi

Recently I looked at side fairing protection on the web and I saw some small bars that just stick out a bit from the fairing not hoop type but just a single bar or angle metal design. Can't find again and think they were German. Anyone any idea about these type?

Dogdaze · Oct 9, 2015

Can't help you on that, but could they be like the OEM engine guards? Because 'Off-The-Road' DE, make those out of metal, so heavy duty.

Stridey · Oct 9, 2015

Stridey said:
Hi

Recently I looked at side fairing protection on the web and I saw some small bars that just stick out a bit from the fairing not hoop type but just a single bar or angle metal design. Can't find again and think they were German. Anyone any idea about these type?

With a bit more research I have found them see here;-
http://www.off-the-road.de/en/XT-1200Z/Protection/Crash-pads-XT-1200-Z.html

Anyone tried these as I don't like the look of the huge hoops eventhough I can see they may well protect more in a side tumble.

Checkswrecks · Oct 9, 2015

It looks like they used a CNC machine to make metal versions of the OEM plastic pieces. Laid over gently on the side, the bike will rest on these and the hand grip.
However -
We've had a number of people here drop the bike on the left side and put the fan into the radiator. That and the rather thin sump cover are the two weakest points on this bike.

Stridey · Oct 9, 2015

Thanks and all understood.

Has anyone fitted these? With or without OEM engine guard? Would they give upper protection to the radiator and battery side panels?

Photos would be great as the OTR site photos are not brilliant to see above info.

Thanks.

Checkswrecks · Oct 9, 2015

Stridey said:
Thanks and all understood.

Has anyone fitted these? With or without OEM engine guard? Would they give upper protection to the radiator and battery side panels?

Photos would be great as the OTR site photos are not brilliant to see above info.

Thanks.

Do a search on the words radiator fan and decide for yourself.

Example: http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=15835.msg245169#msg245169

EricV · Oct 10, 2015

The OTR & OEM guards are functional for street drops, but not off pavement, IMHO. If you want to save your fan/radiator and plastic, buy crash bars.

scott123007 · Oct 10, 2015

EricV said:
If you want to save your fan/radiator and plastic, buy crash bars.

And even that is about 50/50 depending on the off road terrain you fall on. A left side fall in deep sugar sand is BAD news for your fan. ???

Stridey · Oct 11, 2015

Thanks for all the replies.I bought the YAM engine bar set new with the bike so thought these OTR crash pads may work for the higher up vunerable plastic fairings covering the radiator/battery etc but it may be these wont be necessary as the Yam bars will give some protection to the uppers. I don't really go off pavement and I don't want to add the upper bars as I find them a bit ugly and cumbersome and adding upper weight but I get they will offer damage limitation to the vulnerable side panels. I have contacted OTR and asked for some better additional images showing them fitted to a S10. Its a personal choice and we are all aware of the risks and have to make and stand by the decision.

That decision will be made once I have more images and better understanding how if at all these crash pads will help or be unnecessary.
I will probably lay my bike over onto the YAM bars to see where the protection is good or lacking.

EricV · Oct 11, 2015

You have to decide what works for you and your riding. ::008:: In regards to the OTR product you linked to, in my humble opinion, it's not going to provide any more protection than the OEM protectors they replace, they just look nicer and will be a bit more durable. Mine survived a few drops w/o damage, but others have reported the plastic ones can break in a hard drop/slide event.

I understand your feelings about upper bars. Since you have the Yamaha OEM bars already, should you change your mind about your needs for upper side panel protection or protecting the side mounted radiator and fan, you might consider the Rumbux add on bars that fit to the Yamaha OEM bars. They replace the upper hoop with one that gives side protection for the panels and radiator/fan. It's a cheaper option than buying full crash bars from another vendor and designed to fit with the OEM product. PM me if you ever want more details.

Dogdaze · Oct 11, 2015

As per EricV mentioned, alternatively there is a company in Spain (sorry Eric, but shipping from the US + import makes a lot of nice things cost prohibitive ::009:

http://www.dsbikeprotection.com/en/yamaha/146-defensas-yamaha-super-tenere-xtz-1200.html

enigmus01 · Oct 11, 2015

Hi. I combined the oem crash bars whith the givi uper crash bars. And now it is like a tank

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camardelle · Oct 11, 2015

enigmus01 said:
Hi. I combined the oem crash bars whith the givi uper crash bars. And now it is like a tank )

Could you post a couple of pics of this combo? My factory crash bars are being installed and I'd like to check out your setup. Thanks!

EricV · Oct 11, 2015

Dogdaze said:
As per EricV mentioned, alternatively there is a company in Spain (sorry Eric, but shipping from the US + import makes a lot of nice things cost prohibitive ::009:

http://www.dsbikeprotection.com/en/yamaha/146-defensas-yamaha-super-tenere-xtz-1200.html

No harm, no foul Dogdaze. ::008:: I couldn't ship them cost effectively to the UK anyway. I had forgotten about the DS Bike product. It's a bolt on to the OEM bars but looks to be a well designed alternative.

TheHelios · Oct 11, 2015

EricV said:
No harm, no foul Dogdaze. ::008:: I couldn't ship them cost effectively to the UK anyway. I had forgotten about the DS Bike product. It's a bolt on to the OEM bars but looks to be a well designed alternative.

I wrote a review on the DSBP upper crash bar add on. Preview: They were tested and do exactly what you expect them to at a great price.

http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=10279.msg240562#msg240562

shrekonwheels · Oct 12, 2015

Stridey said:
With a bit more research I have found them see here;-
http://www.off-the-road.de/en/XT-1200Z/Protection/Crash-pads-XT-1200-Z.html

Anyone tried these as I don't like the look of the huge hoops eventhough I can see they may well protect more in a side tumble.

Those are a joke.

cakeboy · Oct 22, 2015

what about these ?....there from poland , well made with good weldings ..on ebay .

Dogdaze · Oct 22, 2015

cakeboy said:
what about these ?....there from poland , well made with good weldings ..on ebay .

I believe they are made by Heed, well made and sell a lot in EU, especially Germany.

Stridey · Oct 23, 2015

Dogdaze said:
I believe they are made by Heed, well made and sell a lot in EU, especially Germany.

I think they maybe these FEHLING CRASH BARS FOR Yamaha XT1200Z ebay reference

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Engine-Crash-Bars-Yamaha-XT1200Z-XT-1200-Z-Fairing-Protectors-Made-in-Germany-/251218738521?hash=item3a7dcdbd59:m:mFKAn_KlnmbAVT0oCDkcrZg

These look similar? If so this is Fehling's website;- http://www.fehling.de/index.php?content=start&lang=eng

Have found the HEED ones see here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENGINE-GUARD-HEED-CRASH-BARS-YAMAHA-XTZ-XT-1200-SUPER-TENERE-10-15-/181909163203?hash=item2a5aa18cc3:g:JWgAAOSwnDZUFnqv

For me I have decided not to proceed with either large hoop type or the OTR small versions at this time. Many thanks for all the help and advice.

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