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Crashbars sw-motech vs altrider

Clete said:
Tork,

Now im second guessing which crash bars I got.... oh wait I was already doing that without this thread....:)
Great look with the knobbies and all. Which Cycras are those with the dual color red/black?
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Im not sure what they call them, just had them at AOMC/ Ktmparts.com.

I wish I had got the white ones as these reds don't match well.
 
tork said:
Im not sure what they call them, just had them at AOMC/ Ktmparts.com.

I wish I had got the white ones as these reds don't match well.
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In that pic they look great. Just ordered white one's from Bill's, and bars
 
bikehunter said:
I ordered the Alt's crash bars on the weekend and after reading about the mod that Alt's had done the first time as the bars tend to ride up the taper of the frame, was horrified that a Jubilee clip was the answer:eek: Then there was the metal bracket that gets wedged in the frame!
So after a bit of deliberation desided to cancel. Still not had any reply from them so will have to wait and see if they send them:(
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I just installed a set of the Altrider bars. The metal clip seems to work brilliantly.
 
socalrob said:
I just installed a set of the Altrider bars. The metal clip seems to work brilliantly.
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Thats good news, but I'm glad to have cancelled as i'm not 100% convinced that the bars work as well as the Motech ones and £1oo cheaper which also sells them to me. Main concern with the Altrider ones is that it was underdeveloped which does ring the bells and the fact that others have said they hit the knees if you grip the tank!
From an Engineering perspective, the 6 positions of clamping did not meet the grade and its good they have it sorted now, its good to see though that there are companies out in the World who are making accessories for this bike, long may it continue.
My order was cancelled but had to find that on the European website, not even an email from them to confirm this, still it is Christmas:)
 
Hi everyone! I have the SWMotech crash bars fore and aft (actually SW Motech panier frames). They fit well (the occasional long bolt) and look the part. I have yet to crash test them but I am confident they will do the job.
 
Decided to go with the Happy Trail bars. Plenty of room with the the Ricochet skid plate. With the front mount design I might be able to mount a tool tube there. They also make some bags that mount to the hoops, but they're a little spendy.
 
Santi Beard said:
Hello,
Thx for the offer but i live in Spain. I think that the P&P will be expensive.

I have the touratech skidplate :( , it's not the best.
After i have readen the posts, i think the SW-Motech is the best option, hera in spain in 100 euros cheaper. I had doubts because i thought it was less effective than alt riders bars but after comments it looks like a nice purchase
Thx
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Santi yo puse SW motech en plato y barras esperando. SKID PLATE SWMOTECH, very efective. crash bars waiting for.. also swmotech
 
I find myself deliberating on buying Altrider or SW-Motech crash bars for my Terra... Am I buying them because they look cool or because they will protect my bike in off-road crashes (little experience in putting the bike on the ground)? Please weigh in on your experience.
 
I have installed SW motech skidplate and crash bars. perfectly.. i was worried about hot pipe exhoust trap my leg in a road fall.
now i am driving much confidence. I choosed best option motech.
 
I have, uhm, "Thrown her down the Road', and 'tested' the SW-Motech crash bars, along with the rear luggage hoops. Nothing broke off, and just a few scrapes on the crash bars, and left handlebar-end was all the damage. Shifter not even bent! I, too was mostly good, save a scratch on the helmet, and 6 broken ribs. Rode her home.
 
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