That is the question... I love the lines of the Terblanche 900SS but am very aware of how fragile all those curvy panels are. So, do I fit fairing crash bungs and interrupt those lovely lines (albeit 'fairly' subtly) to save the bike from expensive repairs if ever needed? Or keep it stock and not worry about the unknown? What did you do? Cheers
Mines got protection, fitted by previous owner. I'm fine with it but I understand both sides of the debate. Crash bungs can certainly save your panels in the event of a routine lowside. But if you and your bike go end over end into the scenery, a frame mounted crash bung could potentially wreck your pride and joy big style. Hmmm, tricky one...
Proper crash bungs are fitted with a shear bolt so they cannot damage a frame if it catches something hard. Most of the scare stories you hear are about cheap eBay bungs.
Aye, If it takes a shearing force maybe. But if it takes a dynamic whack (like a hammer hiting a nail) your frame will be fucked.
Normally they are fitted to engine mount positions (well all the ones I've fitted have been) so there is nowhere to deflect to. Plus if a bike comes down with enough force to bend a frame, crash bung or not its going to be fucked...
Mine are fitted to the frame. If it comes down on the crash bung, somethings gotta give. It'll be my wallet... Again.
Personally i hate them,i have repaired/welded frames and engines that have been damaged by them.....and they look shit.
I completely agree. if you're going to fall off and bend it, you're going to fall off and bend it. Why take the chance of ripping the mounts out of it aswell. Scratched fairings can be replaced, as can most other bits, call the insurance company, it's what you pay a premium for.
Piffle, I looked some for my '11 Blade but due to the way they mount went for GBRacing covers instead, when I went down the road last year on the island the fairing was knackered but the engine/frame were ok, you pays your money........and they look 'orrible. Mike
What I can not understand is why some people ruin perfectly good fairings by drilling big holes in them to fit certain types of crash bungs!
Theres pros and cons as discussed above. I only put them on both axles. To protect forks and swingarm. Panels can be replaced. I also keep the oem clutch cover on as its heavy duty. Im on the look out for M8 sheer bolts for my footpegs. They can bend the mounts on the frame I noted after i was knocked over on my 1198. Liberal application of rubber mallet sorted that out.
Just through the front and rear axles sounds like a good compromise, no drilling and ruining fairing panels. But I can only find bobbins for the front axle. Anyone know who does crash bungs for the front and rear axles for the 900SS? Cheers.
why go out with the mentality that at some point you're going to crash and therefore preparing yourself for it? Isn't it a bit like buying a wheelchair just in case you ever happen to break your neck? if it happens it happens, until then don't think about it.
Good point Sev and I hear what you're saying but on the balance of probabilities after 40+ years of being here I've, thankfully, yet to break my neck. However, after 28 years of riding motorcycles I've crashed 5 times. If it weren't a legal requirement to wear a crash helmet in the UK I'd still wear one. You get my drift
if you put crash bungs on you've already ruined your fairing by drilling holes in it. if you like the look of it without big ugly sticky out bits why go to the trouble of putting them on.. i've crashed with and without crash bungs and scratched the fairing both times...
If you want your bike to look like a skateboard, then fit crash bungs...... ....besides if they get fitted to somewhere solid on the frame which is usually low down-ish, then be prepared for the bungs to flip the bike over really hard onto the clip-ons or handlebars (possibly even the tank).........sure way of bending the headstock..... ...because the bungs are nearer the ground when the bike is going over, it acts a bit like a fulcrum and increases the force with which higher parts hit the ground.
