Originally Posted by penzancenewlyn

Hi there all,

My first post here, I've had a look but can't seem to find quite the answer I'm looking for ( probably for good reason...! ) as it concerns tenere bash plates and I'm well aware of their variety.

I started out with the touratech large plate/tool tube combo but then came to the conclusion a) too expensive and b) the tool box is just one more shiny thing on a shiny bike that could draw someone who perhaps wants to do more with it then just look..

It's now a toss up between the OTR one, and the adventure spec crash bar/plate combo. Obviously price is an issue so I am currently inclined towards the OTR one, especially as Jmo and many others have test proven it....BUT.....I don't intend to replace it for a wee while and want something that'll last and survive falls/drops and general overlanding wear and tear.

Any experience with both or any would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,
Tom