engine crash bars

[20boronia]

I have found three different types of crash bars.
H B (does not protect exhaust)
Stucchi (bends look unsupported)
MG (simple $ouch)
Each fit and protect differently
any ideas
john

 

[tomsp]

I bought the crash bars that came with the bike - HB I believe - see below:

Point is these are great bars for low-siding - which is why you want the bars. The bars are only going to help your bike in a low side. Low friction, low real impact crash. The bars will save your heads. Think about it....




http://www.flickr.com/photos/63079725@N07/5753115239/

 

[pnguzzi]

The Guzzi engine bars if combined with the stock sump guard make changing oil real chore. Changing oil means having to pull the guard bolts (eventual bolt strip).. Solution: get Stucchi sump guard or cut hole in the stock one for the oil filter

 

[WayneOrwig]

I have the factory bars. Very sturdy.

There was a tech bulletin sent out about non factory bars causing damage that would not be warrantied. Not sure what that was about, but I have never known Guzzi to give you a problem about non factory parts. So I assume there is something to it.

 

[DanPez]

I have the Guzzi original bars .... quality is great!
As mentioned some welding problems from non factory parts.
https://www.guzzitech.com/forum/topic.html?f=190&t=1092&hilit=crashbar

As far as changing oil with the stock sump guard and bars ..... lets just say it's a challenge. :evil:
I modified my guard to make life easier.
https://www.guzzitech.com/forum/190/4955.html

 

[tomsp]

or..... I just bought the Stucchi luigi ss sump guard with access hole for oil filter ..... not having immediate possession of aluminum to fabricate

 

[Lannis]

I have the factory bars. Very sturdy.

There was a tech bulletin sent out about non factory bars causing damage that would not be warrantied. Not sure what that was about, but I have never known Guzzi to give you a problem about non factory parts. So I assume there is something to it.

So do you pull the mounting bolts out to change the oil?

Followon question, does the bike really NEED that little plastic "sump guard"? It's not really guarding anything, it's just flimsy.

Is it just an appearance thing? Sometimes "less is more ... "

Lannis

 

[Mi_ka]

In general, a flimsy piece of plastic may not be much protection but it can save a sump from developing cracks if hit by small stones flying up after the passage of the front wheel. This tiny plastic piece deconcetrates the impact forces from the stone edges.
Saving you from tiny hair cracks that cause "dirty look" micro leaks etc

Except if the Stelvio sump is thicker than the usual dirt bikes.

 

[20boronia]

I think i like the simple MG but do protect the head and the exhaust pipe
HB don't have the protection over the pipe
john

 

[THE BONESHAKER]

I have the standard mg ntx crashbars and I tested them real good. I low sided the bike at 80kmh and slid 47 metres down the road. only damage was to crashbars, hand protectors, passenger footpeg. I didn't even bother putting in an insurance claim as I welded a new section into the original crashbars.
I have no hesitation in recommending the genuine product.

 

[WayneOrwig]

I have the factory bars. Very sturdy.

There was a tech bulletin sent out about non factory bars causing damage that would not be warrantied. Not sure what that was about, but I have never known Guzzi to give you a problem about non factory parts. So I assume there is something to it.

So do you pull the mounting bolts out to change the oil?

Followon question, does the bike really NEED that little plastic "sump guard"? It's not really guarding anything, it's just flimsy.

Is it just an appearance thing? Sometimes "less is more ... "

Lannis

The plastic sump guard was one of the first things I replaced.

The aluminum Guzzi sump guard offers better protection, and is simple to remove to get to the filter.
BUT, I punched a huge dent and small hole in the aluminum one. The plastic crap wouldn't have done much at all, as it is cosmetic more then anything. So I suspect that I would have had damage, maybe critical, to the oil pan without the aluminum guard. The Guzzi aluminum guard only has the front mounting bolts, and they are cracking. I plan to get the Stucchi item soon because of the type of riding I do. If I stayed on pavement, I would still have the plastic one and just cut a hole in it for the filter.

 

[20boronia]

On reading all your opinions
I bought the factory crash bars
the marked differencce in price is
hard to swallow
but
simplicity works for me
john