I stopped on some loose gravel, and dropped the tenere when my foot slipped. It went over and landed on the hand guard (fortunately). I was surprised to see that it snapped at the mirror mount. So thats from stationary, would be a lot worse if I was going at speed. So thats why bark busters use aluminium.

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2010 XT660Z Blue, Exan can, UFO high front fender, SW Motech baseplate, heated grips, 12v point, Kevs Fuel & O2 mod, DNA Stage 2 Filter and cover, Givi tall screen, Mefo mfe 99s, Kevs throttle mod, TT high seat and 'compass'

Not good to hear. I've got those hand guards fitted too. Awesome looking piece of water in the back ground. Where is that?

And what make/model of front fender is that? I'm looking for a high fender for my XTZ. Did it bolt straight on or mod needed?

Hi, thats the coastal road Isle of Mull in the Scottish Highlands. To be honest you can do a few days of riding around Lochs like these. They just go on and on.
My front fender is a UFO from eBay. It was about �25. Front 2 holes fit straight onto yamaha. I had to drill 2 new ones at the back and take off the tow hook. I think its made for the YZ/WR.

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2010 XT660Z Blue, Exan can, UFO high front fender, SW Motech baseplate, heated grips, 12v point, Kevs Fuel & O2 mod, DNA Stage 2 Filter and cover, Givi tall screen, Mefo mfe 99s, Kevs throttle mod, TT high seat and 'compass'

I can vouch for the Barkbusters, as my Ten fell over or actually dropped over by a 'mate' from stationary. The aluminum backbone got bent slightly but was easily straightened back out in a vice. No other damage was inflicted on the bike.

Mine went down the road at 40mph with no damage to the barkbusters apart from a few scuffs.

Not bad for �100. You will need the external weights if you buy them.

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Bike: 2013 XT660Z, TKC70 tyres

Mods:
Barkbusters, Scottoiler, DIY Tail Mod, DNA Stage 3, Power Commander V & O2 Eliminator, Exan X-Black Stainless exhaust, Tool tube, Ohlins linear front fork springs, Nitron rear shock, JT front and Supersprox rear sprockets, D.I.D. VX 520 chain, Adventure Spec bashplate, DIY USB Outlet, DIY chain guide, Kev's Throttle mod

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Definitely rate the barkbusters,mine take a fair bit of stick when I go over at slow speed..and still only slightly scuffed!..