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[Harv748]

You know what I mean, the jobbies than go in the spindle to provide some protection in case of a spill.

I know there are a couple of different makes out there...anyone used the JHP or tecmoto ones?

Any make better than another. Any a waste of time?

I believe someone makes a small diameter version, so the socket can go over them...any ideas who?

Ta

[spinoli1]

Hi Harv,

I've got the R&G ones intended for Ohlins forks. I use a thin peice of plastic stock to shim the fit my Showas, and wham them on with a rubber mallet.

It's a good idea to drill a hole through them, so that you can use a bar to get them out without mangling them. The kit also includes one for the r/h side rear spindle. About £27 ex-VAT if I remember correctly.

Not been tested (yet), but R&G bungs really saved my old TL from some major destruction, and they are very friendly and helpful to deal with.

Spinoli

[Jon]

Harv have the JHP ones. can recomend that they work You don't even have to remove them to takeoff the front wheel. They are designed so that the socket passes straight over them

[Mr_S]

Was thinking of the R&G ones myself, but wondered about the fitment. Spinoli, can you remove the wheels without removing the bungs?

[yeti]

Originally posted by Jon
Harv have the JHP ones.

They were not big enough for me, so I made some 2 inch diametre ones myself threaded onto a piece of 6 mm bar. The unscrew in seconds, but will hopefully protect the fork from all but the very worst spill.

[Jon]

Originally posted by yeti

They were not big enough for me, so I made some 2 inch diametre ones myself threaded onto a piece of 6 mm bar. The unscrew in seconds, but will hopefully protect the fork from all but the very worst spill.

That why it took so long to change wheels

[smilo006]

Just bought a set of R&G, fit a treat (Ohlins). There is German company www.b-g-racing.de something, German. They do a set of four for 70 Euros. They have 2 that also fit the back wheel too.

[Andy748]

Bought a set off a guy on ebayfor £15. They are the bolt and rod assembly described by Yeti and took minutes few to fit. I have not tried them yet, mind you the forks/brakes were one of the few things I did not damage when I dropped the bike at Silverstone last year.

[Mr_S]

There was loads you didn't damage.

You only missed one session....

[spinoli1]

Hi Harv,

Re the R&G bungs - not sure if you can remove the wheel with them in place - I've never tried. However, I think the answer will be no.

I'll have a look tonight and report back.