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Old 10-Nov-2005, 21:59
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crash bungs 749-999

thinking of the above (just in case) any one got them for the 749-999? are r&g the only options?
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Old 10-Nov-2005, 22:40
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I've got R&G bungs for the 749. I only use them on the trackday fairing, and fortunate I do because I had a low-side off at Snetterton and they saved the bike. Minimal damage, most expensive replacement was a new bung at £26! The whole kit for 749/999 costs £180ish which seems dear but it's a couple of lumps of aluminium which bolt to the sides of the engine mount/frame and then the bungs that go into those. Pretty substantial, and the forces are disipaited through several areas which seems to avoid any frame damage.
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Old 10-Nov-2005, 23:11
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Got to agree with henry.... and a low side into the sand trap would have worked out more expencive had i not had them fitted to mine.
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Old 11-Nov-2005, 00:17
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mine come from B&G in Germany

http://www.b-g-racing.de/
€125 yep thats euros!!!
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Old 11-Nov-2005, 00:22
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This was the result of the low side. Half the crash bung ground away, ball end broken off the lever, stainless steel bar end scuffed a little (still using it), billet clutch cover chamfered a bit (still using it, painted the damage black), underside of flip up footpeg ground away (sitll using it, good talking point!), seat unit slight damage.
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Old 11-Nov-2005, 00:38
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Hmmm, have to think about bungs for my track fairings now ... seeing as how I don't seem to be immune to coming off.
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After much soul searching I ended up going the full hog with R&G crash bungs.

I've got the frame set like HW and also fitted the front and rear spindle bungs as well.

I used to work as a turner in an engineering shop specialising in bikes (Metmachex), not an expert but do know a little about engineering.

The R&G kit is very well made and as good as it gets.

The frame kit is very well designed and uses the engine mount and a clamp around the frame with plenty of metal to give support.

I'm sure a big "off" will still wreck the bike, but, I do feel that a moderate low side or the bike falling over would be OK.

I like that I can take the frame bung off, but, leave all the bracket work in place. Therefore, holes in the track fairing for the bung and no hole in the road fairing.

[Edited on 10-11-2005 by Carbon749]
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Old 11-Nov-2005, 00:47
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I am sure that my off could have been totally different and been much more serious. If I'd highsided it then I feel sure they would not have helped. As it was I went down on some coolant on a corner so it just slid out from under me. As I said, the most expensive bit was the new bung and bolt! Very lucky I'd say.
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Old 11-Nov-2005, 00:57
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thinking of the above (just in case) any one got them for the 749-999? are r&g the only options?

I'd put a bit of carpet on the sides if I was you Pete

It would be a very very slow speed lowside:P
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thinking of the above (just in case) any one got them for the 749-999? are r&g the only options?

I'd put a bit of carpet on the sides if I was you Pete

It would be a very very slow speed lowside:P
underlay would be better jon
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