Cylinder Guards/Crash Bars...Rome

[Bogdan]

I'm considering more macho cylinder guards/ crash bars for my 2004 R1150R - something that would also have/be fitted for foot rests. Mostly you see these on GS bikes. Also thinking of hand guards - another mostly GS deal. Anyone have suggestions or thought ?

FWIW I just returned from a week in Rome. Unfortunately I was too busy to meet with the Pope. Town is full of scooters, of course, but motorcycles too. Funny thing...hardly any Guzzis or Ducatis - I actually saw more Harley dressers. Way more Beemers than any other European brand. And among Beemers our naked/standard R bikes were most popular.

Bogdan

[peels]

i have SW motech bars on my 2002. they came on the bike and I love them, wouldn't trade them. I just rest my feet and legs on them, for short periods, to avoid cramping.

for a long trip I took, I wrapped pipe insulation around them, and used them for leg rests. but I Found, it works that way without the insulation. I did briefly daydream of fabricating my own highway pegs, so I could achieve that harley rider "woman in hard labor stirrups" look, as I'm going down the road.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sw-m ... -2004-2006

install doesn't appear to be terribly difficult. it just attaches directly to frame bolts.

[Bogdan]

Much thanks, Peels.

I do like the look of SW bars. Do they get in your way/impede leg or foot movement when riding or putting feet down when standing ? It's interesting that you don't feel the need for pegs because the bars alone allow you to stretch your legs.

[peels]

Much thanks, Peels.

I do like the look of SW bars. Do they get in your way/impede leg or foot movement when riding or putting feet down when standing ? It's interesting that you don't feel the need for pegs because the bars alone allow you to stretch your legs.

they cause no issues at all. To clarify, I normally use the pegs. i just occasionally set my legs on top of the bars to stretch and relax them.. i think it looks funny, but it cuts down on leg, back, and hip pain. just to be able to move around a bit.

[jcordonmena]

For hand guards, I bought Barkbusters. They make a model specifically for R1150R. It only attaches to the end of the handlebar with the provided hardware. A robust aluminum bar provides handguard protection, and plastic deflectors ward off rain and cold. I got them at Twistedthrottle.com.

[towerworker]

I too have an '04 and have a set of Hepco-Becker bars on my bike. Courtesy of a fellow site member from down under. They do not impede or in any way hinder riding or standing. Stretching my legs is a tad easier not to mention safer as I once let the heel of my boot lay up against the header. Came darn close to ruining a good boot. And they do a great job of protecting the jugs as I was getting tired of repainting the valve covers. The last few years have been a bit hard on my beloved R as I've recovered from a pretty nasty illness. So consider my vote for the HB bars. Installation was pretty easy and took a couple hours. Did not need any help but you do need to take your time and make sure you have all the required hardware before you start.

Also took the opportunity to flush and refill the radiators with fresh antifreeze since I was there anyway.