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cannywabs 29-06-09 03:12

Sump Guard and Mud Guard
 
Hi All,

Just some pics of my new sump guard and Mudguard I've fitted. Sump guard from Israel �111 + �23 customs :( ,mudguard �15 ebay.:hello2:
Let me know what you think.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/v...g?t=1246237119


http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/v...g?t=1246237575





http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/v...g?t=1246237656


http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/v...g?t=1246237171

Leviathan 29-06-09 09:48

Looks good.
I saw that sump guard on E-bay (which is funny, since the location written in there is about 15 minutes ride from my home), but decided not to buy it as it doesn't look like it protects the water pump.
The mud guard is nice.

How is the ride the the mud guard?
I'm thinking about adding one, but I'm worried about the effect that it might have on road handling.

Gas_Up_Lets_Go 29-06-09 10:04

What does the new engine guard fix to ?

It looks like it used the same front mounting points as the ABS one ??

And what about the rear ?

Did you paint it, or did it come in black ?

The high mudguard looks good, I think - it's difficult to tell, could we have a picture in the daylight ??

Was it s a straighforward replacement ? any 'adjusting' needed??

Questions questions questions.....

hombacher 29-06-09 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leviathan (Post 99122)
Looks good.
[..]

How is the ride the the mud guard?
I'm thinking about adding one, but I'm worried about the effect that it might have on road handling.


Regarding 'on road racing' I can add an example of the big mud guard by Touratech. Maybe you can get an imagination of the ground clearance even with a wide bash plate.

http://www.hombacher.de/images/2009/Tene3.jpg

Right around with water pump protection, the first thing which hits the ground will be your foot or footpeg.

http://www.hombacher.de/images/2009/Tene2.jpg

Just an other picture to show how big the TT bash plate is.

http://www.hombacher.de/images/2009/Tene1.jpg

Left around the OEM center stand hits the ground first. I don't like something like that.

Nevertheless that black mud guard shown first looks very nice. Only to use the original M6 mounting points may be a disadvantage. Separate brackets fit directly to the frame could be a more reliable solution.

Gruss
hombacher

Leviathan 29-06-09 11:40

Great photos :eusa_clap:
Though I was refereeing to the high-fender. :003:

ukiboy 29-06-09 12:10

Superb photos! Never thought a Ten on semi knobbly tyres (or any tyres for that matter) could lean over so far...
I've still got a layer of chicken strips on my Siracs, i guess you don't have these on your bike! :notworthy:

JMo 29-06-09 15:33

Yeah - they rock, even on squared off TKC80s...

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...x/img_0084.jpg

xxx

ukiboy 29-06-09 16:50

Ah, JMo you're using those squared off Conti's as an excuse - you've still a couple of inches to go before you get to hombacher's lean angle ;-)
In all seriousness, on all the road bikes i've had there's been no issue with big lean, guess a road bike and road tyres give so much more confidence and feedback; with the Ten on its siracs i find that all's well up to a point and then it feels like the whole thing wants to 'flop' over..
My next tyres will probably be Avon distanzia, they're apparently 90% road/10% off road according to the blurb so perhaps then i'll be grinding my undercarriage :icon_biggrin:

richeyroo 29-06-09 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukiboy (Post 99162)
perhaps then i'll be grinding my undercarriage :icon_biggrin:

I believe that there are specialist websites for those whose interests lie in that department :icon_lol:

ukiboy 29-06-09 18:37

Yes, and i frequent them often but thats enough about my personal life :-o
Seriously tho, the Tenere is a danm fine m'cycle. My work buddy's with their zzr1400's, daytonas, gsxr600 and cbf's take the piss out of me with my 2 wheeled combine harvester on a regular basis but who is it who uses their bike ALL the time, come rain or shine??
I rest my case...
Its a nice bit of kit no doubt about that.


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