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Old 26-07-12, 10:55
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Originally Posted by Gas_Up_Lets_Go View Post

The bash plate is also Yamaha OE. This looks good, but the front mountings are very weak. After market bash plates tend to use their own mounts fixed to the engine mounting bolts.
My bash plate mountings broke at the back. That was about 20,000 miles ago and it's still stayed in place.

As for the engine bars, I just welded the crack up and they've been fine since.

I think if I had to replace both, from the choice that is out there I would go for the Adventure Spec ones. A good solid design that puts the protection where it matters without getting crazy.