anyone fitted crash bungs?

[bossingit]

got a 996,having it sprayed black,was thinking about fitting some crash bungs but i havent seen many or any even on any bikes...would it be sacrilage?if anyones got any pics it might help...ta

[Iconic944ss]

R&G do nice ones but sadly, your model is a bit pricey

http://www.rg-racing.com/crash-protectors/ducati-crash-protectors-frame-sliders.html

[Iconic944ss]

Didnt realise its the good one that has its own mounting rail.....the 'YES' text on the page is the picture links....


http://www.rg-racing.com/sports-bike-protectors/ducati-frame-sliders/ducati-crash-protector_small.jpg

[FiscusFish]

http://www.cyclecat.com/S1-1.htm Scroll to the bottom and click on the "Additional images" links

Darren

[bossingit]

thanks for the links,looks like theyre gonna have to go on the christmas list,anyone got any pics with them fitted?

[Iconic944ss]

http://www.rg-racing.com/sports-bike-protectors/ducati-frame-sliders/ducati-916.html

[nelly]

Watch for the ones that bolt to the frame rails. The best, and safest ones are those that replace the forward engine mounting bolt.
The ones that fit on the frame spars can/will bend the frame if it goes down hard.
Whichever ones you fit, you'll need to cut the fairing to.

[bossingit]

thanks all....seen the pics to now,anyone had to use them and if so was it worth firking out the cash for them?

[chris_of_1979]

I've been thinking about this for a LONG time now - sort of wondering if its really worth it.

1 - certain one's can actually bend your frame, causing more damage than they're supposed to prevent.

2 - You can pick up a used GRP race fairing for less than the cost of the bungs - and if you crash, just patch it up again. Where'as if you use the bungs - there will ALWAYS still be some damage to the fairing in a crash anyway.

Sort of thinking that it spending money for the sake of it.

Having said that - I've fitted some crash bungs at the bottom of my fork legs, as the fork bottom's aren't as cheap to replace as a bit of fiber-glass - and the kit only cost about £20.

[bossingit]

what do the fork protectors look like mate and where'd you get those from?

[chris_of_1979]

Basically they are a pair of bungs that attach either end of the front wheel spindle.

Will try to post a pic tonight.

Mine cost £20 off eBay.
- can't see any more on there right now, but one guy usually puts a couple of pairs on there each week.

[Edited on 26-11-2004 by chris_of_1979]

[Felix]

Crash bungs: been there, done that. My advice is don't do it. This subject has been well covered on this board. Do a search and you too can be enlightened.

[chris_of_1979]

Here's mine....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9946&item=7928454101

I have to say I think I'd agree with Felix over the main crash bungs - but will sick with the fork-bottom ones.

[Felix]

Yes, fork bottom bungs work well.

[chris_of_1979]

hehehe - glad we agree

[Walenut]

Bloke on the VFR site cracked his engine block using them!

[bossingit]

ok peeps,thanx for the advice