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Fin guards for Griso 8V?

myke8329

myke8329

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Does anyone know, or recommend, where (or even if) there are any fin guards available for the Griso 1200 8V? I've noted guards for the 1100 on eBay, but nothing for 1200. The only thing close that I've found are crash bars for sale in England (similar to the tubular crash bars on the BMWs). I can only assume the design of the 8V prohibits fin guards(?). Any information would be helpful.
Regards.
 
Correct. The proper name for fin guards is 'Rocker Protection Bars' They never saved the fins but they would prevent you taking the rocker gear out! With the 8V the rocker covers are bolted directly to the rocker mounts and cambox. It's a really good idea NOT to toss an 8V. even with crash bars these ar mounted to the crankcase and like the spineys reckon in a big toss they'll mash the cases.

Pete
 
I have seen crash bars that bolt to the frame mounts for a Griso. That might be a good way to go.
 
Problem is that most of 'em, (well, all the ones I've seen.) mount onto the frame tubes where they meet the timing chest. In any heavy shunt I'd think there would be a risk of cracking the crankcase or the timing cover.

Having said that Griso's crash well. Just ask Jon! :lol:

Pete
 
pete roper said:
Problem is that most of 'em, (well, all the ones I've seen.) mount onto the frame tubes where they meet the timing chest. In any heavy shunt I'd think there would be a risk of cracking the crankcase or the timing cover.

Having said that Griso's crash well. Just ask Jon! :lol:

Pete
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Thanks for your advice. Plan is to stay upright :D
 
The Stucchi bars are decent, I've used them :silly:. I'd say they minimize damage rather then prevent it outright depending on the severity of the crash. They're better then nothing but will bend and push up against the heads in a decent crash, and are not super heavy duty due to no midpoint mount halfway between the two attachment points. For my crash, if my bike was repaired and not totaled the damage to the left cylinder head was only the head cover and a gasket. That's what was on the repair estimate anyway.

As far as style goes I think they're the best looking ones for the Griso imho.

Oh and if you do get the Stucchi bars take it from me, REMOVE the right foot peg bracket (only 5-6 bolts+ some clips for the brake line on the backside) to remove the rear brake reservoir retainer doodad. Trying to remove the doodad while the bracket's on the bike is a recipe for breaking it causing lots and lots of :evil: :evil: :evil:

And if you do brake it I just got some 1/2 inch x 20 gauge aluminum strip from Lowes/Home Depot. Cut it down, bent it (I heated mine with a torch) into a spiraling circle, put the reservoir in the middle, and then drill a hole for a screw to keep the reservoir secure. Spray paint it black; it'll look better and is more stable then the dinky plastic garbage they had on there.
 
TheMuffinMan said:
The Stucchi bars are decent, I've used them :silly:. I'd say they minimize damage rather then prevent it outright (depending on the severity of the crash. They're better then nothing, but will bend and push up against the heads in a decent crash and are not super heavy duty due to no midpoint mount halfway between the two attachment points. For my crash, if my bike was repaired and not totaled the damage to the left cylinder head was only the cover and a gasket or 's what was on the repair estimate anyway.

As far as style goes I think they're the best looking ones for the Griso imho.

Oh and if you do get the Stucchi bars take it from me, REMOVE the right foot peg bracket (only 5-6 bolts+ some clips for the brake line on the backside) to remove the rear brake reservoir retainer doodad. Trying to remove the doodad while the bracket's on the bike is a recipe for breaking it causing lots and lots of :evil: :evil: :evil:

And if you do brake it I just got some 1/2 inch x 20 gauge aluminum strip from Lowes/Home Depot. Cut it down, bend it (I heated mine with a torch) into a spiraling circle, put the reservoir in the middle, and then drill a hole for a screw to keep the reservoir securs. Spray paint it black; it'll look better and is more stable then the dinky plastic garbage they had on there.
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Thank-you for your advice.
 
I have the Stucchi's and like their inconspicuous appearance. Only complaint is the factory put some type of plastic coating on them that is beginning to deterioriate into a sticky mess. Cleans up with some brake clean spray.
 
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