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SW-MOTECH Crash Bars Engine Guards for Kawasaki Versys 650 ’07-’14
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Constructed of 26.9mm outer-diameter heavy-duty mild steel SW-MOTECH crash bars are designed to provide maximum protection optical integration and high-quality fit and finish.
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Note: Diameter of lower portion of bars (commonly used for footpeg mounting) is closer to 23.5mm.
****Special Note: These bars will not fit the California model without removing the special emissions package which we do not endorse. We have been told that if you have a high degree of mechanical aptitude you can make the crashbar fit.
All components are protected against corrosion by sandblasting and powdercoating. High-strength frame mounting points. Black.
One of our customers put together a nice little “Photo-Blog” of his install to see it follow this link.
Check out our accidental Twisted crash test in the Alps:
Part Numbers
| Our part number: | SBL.08.508.100 |
| Manufacturer part number: | SBL.08.508.10000/B |
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Jorge –
The crash bars did their job well. The very next day after installation I hit a speed bump and forgot what gear I was in, stalling and dropping the bike, no damage and I went on my way.
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Naitramde –
I wanted something to protect my 2011 Versys that looks good too. SW-Motech’s crash bars are perfect.
And now I have a place to mount my highway pegs. Although I would like to see SW-Motech come up with their own hardware for adding pegs/accessories. I had to do some searching for the right parts or was going to have to make it myself. Luckily I found another mfg (Bike Master) who makes 7/8 bar clamps (with accessory mount) that worked nicely with a slight modification. I used my passenger foot pegs, welded up my own brackets so the pegs use their own mechanism to lock in the in or out position. These work great. Now just need SW-Motech to mfg these.
Later when I can afford my driving lights, these bars will provide an excellent location for mounting the lights.
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Barb –
I did a few searches online to see what folks were mounting on the Versys 650, these bars seemed to give the best coverage for the engine as well as the upper plastics. I like that they match the Versys’ frame lines and give you more placement options for bolt-on accesories like auxiliary lights.
They were very easy to install, and all the parts have a perfect fit. The only thing I’d improve on is the U-bolt clamps, which are your simple hardware store parts and look it…..but the Versys is so rare that this lowers the cost for the whole kit.
I didn’t notice any more vibration than before I mounted them, an issue some have reported. My bike is a second gen, so it may have been an issue with the first gen only?
All in all, I know that if/when the Versys ever goes down….it will be well protected, and the peice of mind it well worth it.
Great job, SW-Motech!
Oh, and a note about purchase/shipping…..there was only one place to get these from in Canada, but that is no issue as Twisted Throttle has a decent price, fast shipping and great sales staff!
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Ninjan33r –
I decided that I would be able to figure out how to install the crash bars despite the disclaimers about using them on the California models and found that doing so was easier than I had hoped. I punched a new mounting hole in the bracket for the evaporative emissions package and rotated it a little bit counter-clockwise to clear the upper clamp on the crash bar. After that I needed to carve a little off the plastic cover for the same package to clear the same clamp. No modifications were needed on the crash bar. The bars are solid with a nice finish. They look good on the motorcycle and provide a great spot for mounting a GoPro with little vibration.
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VonB –
I agree with all the other reviewers, this is a solid product, doing the installation by my self toke 90min. one thing others didn’t mention is (unless i mess it.) the original bolts will have a different size bolt than the new ones, no being picky but it would have been nice to use the same size socket as the bolt your removing.
Overall I love them, i now feel a little more secure if i drop my Versys 2009
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Bynor –
I got this product to mount foot pegs on for long trips. But, they are of just good quality and great fit, that I am even more happy with the purchase.
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Edmund –
Right side: I had them installed on my 2013 Versys for about a week when I dropped the bike backing it in to my garage.
Left side: 2 weeks later while making a very slow u turn, lost my footing, before I knew it my baby was on her side.
Both times the bike was saved because of the crash bar!!! Even before I bought these, I knew it was well worth the $s, because I was certain it was just a matter of “when” and not “if” the bike will take be dropped.
Also, really glad I bought these from TT.com.
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matthew blain –
Got these bars quickly. easy to install, the directions are not the clearest, but if you study the picture its fairly clear when to mount. Takes a bit a playing with to get them on, but anybody can install them. worth the money ! and they look really nice on the bike.
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Anonymous –
I ordered these bars immediately after picking up my bike (Kawasaki Versys) that I dropped in my driveway.
I received them a few days later and they were installed less than an hour after I opened the box. Installation was simple though the written instructions weren’t all that great. The pictures help more than the words.
Installation of the crash bars has not caused any vibrations or any changes to the handling of the bike. Now I ride (and park) my bike without worrying as much about cosmetic or structural damage to the bike in the event of a spill.
Great service as always from Twisted Throttle.
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