SW-MOTECH Crash Bars Engine Guards for Kawasaki Versys 650 ’07-’14
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Description
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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Jeremy –
So I bought these crash bars back in 2013. Today I finally got them installed.
So first the instructions are not great they only show one side of the bike and give minimal details. That being said I still managed to find all the attachment points without much trouble. The main problem I had was that the quality control on these was not the greatest.
So the first time I tried to install these it appeared to me that there was no way I could get them on. The bracket which the U-bolt attaches to on the right side was welded on pretty wonky. I tried for several hours and could not for the life of me get it to fit the bike. I contacted Twisted throttle and they said send them some pictures and they would ship me a new set. Mind you this was a year after I had first purchased them, props to Twisted throttle I have had nothing but good experience with their customer service!
So I ended up moving and being busy for a year or two and finally figured I would just grind out the welds and re-weld the bracket then I would have crash bars.
Before I did all that though I decided to try one more time to install the bars as is. Well I did it and the secret was to get the U-bolts started FIRST then do the other attachment points. So success I finally have crash bars.
Here are some photo’s of the attachments points since the instructions don’t even show any on the right side.
Note on the right side the forward attachment point has a factory spacer that you must use when you install the crash bars.
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David –
Superb quality. it could have a better design features, but I wanted the best protection possible and I got it.
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NilesS –
Installing the Crashbars went quite easily on my 2008 Versys. I had some caps that I put on the bolts and it cleaned up the install quite a bit. After reading about other people’s installs, I would suggest putting black tubing on the U-Bolts before installing them – it will clean it up a bit more and also add some padding to prevent damage.
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Scott13Versys –
I love the guards and the way they look; super sturdy. Not really that hard to install once you figure out the hieroglyphics that they call instructions…..that’s the only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars.
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akfa –
Installation wasn’t too bad. Taking plastics off was the hardest part. Appears to be great protection, and still looks good. Hope I don’t ever have to test it, but I assume it’ll do it’s job. I’ll update if i ever find out. Price seems a little steep, but for the peace of mind it’s worth it for me. Not to mention the quality great and doing business with SW Motech is a pleasure.
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tommy2cyl –
The nylon lock nuts that come with the new front bolts are too tall and will not fit in the allowable space deep enough to enable the new bolt to align. The stock nuts were about half the width of the new ones, but they are a different thread pattern. Had to make a trip to my local hardware store to get new thinner nuts and use lock washers. Oh, and the new bolts, nuts are a different thread than stock. Found that out the hardway b/c I tried using the stock nut on the new bolts. So, not only had to buy new nuts but also a new bolt. I can’t be the only person having this problem. Otherwise, well built product and am satisfied overall. It’s not a project if you don’t have to make an extra trip to the hardware store, right?
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Sinisa –
Great bars for sure, Easy to install and look nice too.
However, I would make the instructions a little clearer, it’s slightly frustrating but the pictures help a lot. Also, I think it might be better to have a curved metal piece to bolt around frame rather than the flat piece with a U-bolt.
Overall, good investment and I’m happy with the purchase ^.^
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