Maximum Crash protection bars?
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Dunmore
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I put the Altrider bars on mine after seeing a video somewhere showing how it hit the ground square when bike was dropped.
Theres a discussion on here though about these bars sometimes not giving enough clearance on the RHS to get panels off.
I like the look of the Rumbux Crash Bar/Skid Plate combo too, well rugged
Theres a discussion on here though about these bars sometimes not giving enough clearance on the RHS to get panels off.
I like the look of the Rumbux Crash Bar/Skid Plate combo too, well rugged
You ask for "maximum"
So yes, that would require:
Upper protection (radiator)
Lower protection (engine)
Under protection (sump)
And optionally, rear protection. (Panniers + racks)
Now let the debate begin!
However, there are only 3 skid plates that qualify for "maximum"
So yes, that would require:
Upper protection (radiator)
Lower protection (engine)
Under protection (sump)
And optionally, rear protection. (Panniers + racks)
Now let the debate begin!
However, there are only 3 skid plates that qualify for "maximum"
cmastrom
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I am using the Rumbux upper with the Yamaha lower. whether that is the best or not I hope I never find out but I sure do like the feeling of thinking so. 
This video shows how strong the stock Yamaha plastic bumpers really are.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VLwA2pxpDI#at=153
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VLwA2pxpDI#at=153
Maximum being the ones that bolt to the frame versus the engine, that does make three.
IIRC they are:
Rumbux
RideOnAdv
ACD
The RideOnAdv was designed to go with the AltRider bars. It is one tough unit and guaranteed by Jaxon. (Made in USA)
The Rumbux is tough too and can come as an integrated system (crash bars and skid plate combo) (Made in South Africa)
I'm not up on the ACD one as much, but JaimeV, who did some serious riding with the S10 helped design those. (Made in Spain)
All will take a little away from the ground clearence, so be careful.
I have the Rumbux and like it. I have seen the RideOnAdv system with the AltRider engine guards and I like that one too.
IIRC they are:
Rumbux
RideOnAdv
ACD
The RideOnAdv was designed to go with the AltRider bars. It is one tough unit and guaranteed by Jaxon. (Made in USA)
The Rumbux is tough too and can come as an integrated system (crash bars and skid plate combo) (Made in South Africa)
I'm not up on the ACD one as much, but JaimeV, who did some serious riding with the S10 helped design those. (Made in Spain)
All will take a little away from the ground clearence, so be careful.
I have the Rumbux and like it. I have seen the RideOnAdv system with the AltRider engine guards and I like that one too.
Doh... THfraser overtyped me...
I had a horrible crash on some ice on my very first ride. I can't even describe just how violent it was. The bike slammed down on its right side. The hit was so hard that the tiny unobtrusive right side OEM "crash guard" shattered and sheared off its mounts. Both right side front panels were cracked as was the "tray" under the electronics and battery.
That being said, there was no other damage to the bike and there was nothing mechanical or structural injured on the bike. So the OEM guard did its job - albeit while sacrificing itself. I had been researching the various online sources for the best crash guards but I had not yet purchases. This wreck accelerated my quest.
As near as I could tell at the time (maybe still true - maybe not) is that there were only three skid plate and crash guard combos out there that did not connect to the engine casing in some way - the ACD, the Rumbux, and Jaxon's skid plus some upper bars.
I went with the Rumbux from EricV here at the forum for several reasons - cost, beefiness, reputation, and aesthetics. I am sure that either of the other two candidates would equally work well too. My closest SuperTen riding partner has Jaxon's skid with the Altrider top bars. It looks like a great combo. Hell, Jaxon's skid plate is one burly piece of industrial art that might be just as home on a Humvee in Afghanistan. I have beat the crap out of my Rumbux bars taking Fancy into some really rough terrain and they have done a great job.
Lotsa info here at the forum that I used to make my decision - do some searching. The only thing that I might caution you about the Rumbux, is that it "appears" from a recent photo montage of a wreck on the Dragon that the longitudinal bars on the skid plate decrease ground clearance when leaned way over in curves. I don't by habit ride that way and since I have the Rumbux bars.
I had a horrible crash on some ice on my very first ride. I can't even describe just how violent it was. The bike slammed down on its right side. The hit was so hard that the tiny unobtrusive right side OEM "crash guard" shattered and sheared off its mounts. Both right side front panels were cracked as was the "tray" under the electronics and battery.
That being said, there was no other damage to the bike and there was nothing mechanical or structural injured on the bike. So the OEM guard did its job - albeit while sacrificing itself. I had been researching the various online sources for the best crash guards but I had not yet purchases. This wreck accelerated my quest.
As near as I could tell at the time (maybe still true - maybe not) is that there were only three skid plate and crash guard combos out there that did not connect to the engine casing in some way - the ACD, the Rumbux, and Jaxon's skid plus some upper bars.
I went with the Rumbux from EricV here at the forum for several reasons - cost, beefiness, reputation, and aesthetics. I am sure that either of the other two candidates would equally work well too. My closest SuperTen riding partner has Jaxon's skid with the Altrider top bars. It looks like a great combo. Hell, Jaxon's skid plate is one burly piece of industrial art that might be just as home on a Humvee in Afghanistan. I have beat the crap out of my Rumbux bars taking Fancy into some really rough terrain and they have done a great job.
Lotsa info here at the forum that I used to make my decision - do some searching. The only thing that I might caution you about the Rumbux, is that it "appears" from a recent photo montage of a wreck on the Dragon that the longitudinal bars on the skid plate decrease ground clearance when leaned way over in curves. I don't by habit ride that way and since I have the Rumbux bars.
I have only had Altrider bars, so cannot compare. But I swear by them. I dumped my S10 on Imogene Pass...HARD. Broke the windshield, windshield mount, mirror, twizzlered my shift lever, and so on. But the Altrider bars protected the precious bits. The bike looked like hell, but I picked it up and rode off. ::008::
That's cred enough for me!merchant said:
I have Givi uppers, Rumbux lowers, and Happy Trails racks. (I remove panniers for any serious off-road)
I suspect I am CLOSE to max, but no cigar.
Altrider uppers, Tabasco's lower, would trump my setup.
Heidenau Crash Bars by Old Git Ray. The man's a nutter ::008::
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk402/OldGitRay/sized_P1040847_zpsf8161071.jpg
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk402/OldGitRay/sized_P1040847_zpsf8161071.jpg
Dangit! That's dead on. And he tested them coming down out of Engineering pass and accidentally ending up on County Road 18. Where he admits to testing the K60 crash bars 3 times! LOLelwood said:
He's amazing. And I suppose, so is Karen, since she still gets on behind him.
Exhibit A: Had a sideswipe encounter with a car on a forestry road. Threw me into a (luckily moss-filled) ditch. Altrider bars scraped a little (handled by some Rustoleum). Car: $2700 in damage. Need I say more?
As it so happens, my baby is being fitted with a Jaxon lower as we speak. Should have it all back together by the end of the week (I hope). Can't wait! ::012::snakebitten said:
With that setup, if you have street tires you're a poser.merchant said:
I'm just sayin.
I haven't seen much mention of the H&B crash guards. Very well made, allow easy removal of the side panels and despite being a more minimal design than some of the others, they did a stellar job of protecting the bodywork both times I dropped the bike.
Rocking a set of K-60's. But I'm still a poser. :snakebitten said:With that setup, if you have street tires you're a poser.
I'm happy with my AltRider bars. Two weeks after this incident I found that the framework the holds the instruments and headlights was cracked when I noticed the light were aimed a bi high.
