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Old 01-07-09, 03:14
BigB BigB is offline
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Engine Bars

Ordered Hepco & Becker engine bars from http://www.motobins.co.uk/index.php, turned up 12 days later.
10 out of 10 for fit and finish,
took about an hour too fit with no problems.

Some tips on fitting,

remove horn and reg/rectifier, makes it easier to get at the front engine mount. (no need too remove exhaust)

before refitting reg/rectifier check terminal connectors are pushed all the way into the connector block.

radiator pipe rests on the left side upper mounting point, (see pic) i cut a piece of rubber and placed it between them.



left side upper mounting point



right side upper mounting point



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Old 01-07-09, 08:39
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Mwah, glad it fitted right on, but one might ask: is it necessary? It's an extra bulk of weight and the Tenere got lots of protection of its self(besides the waterpump). So, I won't consider this mod for mine, as it also messes up the look of the bike. But hey, everyone his/her liking, don't ya agree?
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Old 01-07-09, 12:03
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I am waiting for delivery of a set of H&B for mine as well and your tips on installation are very welcome BigB.

I personally like the look of this kit and for someone planning on a long distance travel these bars can have some additional clever uses ;-)
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Old 01-07-09, 20:08
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Mwah, glad it fitted right on, but one might ask: is it necessary? It's an extra bulk of weight and the Tenere got lots of protection of its self(besides the waterpump). So, I won't consider this mod for mine, as it also messes up the look of the bike. But hey, everyone his/her liking, don't ya agree?
Greetz, Hans.
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they weigh next to nothing, my veiw is they look good and looks are not important when they give this much protection. plus i've fitted my spot lamps to them.
The Tenere don't crash very well, as my mate will tell you when he dropped his green laning, he smashed the water pump and damaged the plastic protectors on the same side, and i was the muppet who towed him 40 miles home.
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Old 07-04-10, 18:39
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Do you think that these crash bars protect he water pump enough? The original Yam version is much closer to the pump. Hmm?
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Old 07-04-10, 19:52
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Do you think that these crash bars protect he water pump enough? The original Yam version is much closer to the pump. Hmm?
Which aren't being made any more
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Old 07-04-10, 20:44
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I fitted the same bars and no doubt one day I will be glad they are on it!..... I had H&B on my GS when I dropped it standing still and it saved the engine with min scratches on the bars
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Old 07-04-10, 20:54
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Which aren't being made any more
yam engine bars???
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Old 07-04-10, 21:07
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Watch this space! I have ordered the Adventure spec bash plate and engine guard combination, looks good in the pics but we shall see!
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Old 07-04-10, 21:17
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Watch this space! I have ordered the Adventure spec bash plate and engine guard combination, looks good in the pics but we shall see!
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