Engine Bars
 

Ordered Hepco & Becker engine bars from http://www.motobins.co.uk/index.php, turned up 12 days later.
10 out of 10 for fit and finish,
took about an hour too fit with no problems.

Some tips on fitting,

remove horn and reg/rectifier, makes it easier to get at the front engine mount. (no need too remove exhaust)

before refitting reg/rectifier check terminal connectors are pushed all the way into the connector block.

radiator pipe rests on the left side upper mounting point, (see pic) i cut a piece of rubber and placed it between them.



left side upper mounting point

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_PICT0162.jpg

right side upper mounting point

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_PICT0158.jpg

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Mwah, glad it fitted right on, but one might ask: is it necessary? It's an extra bulk of weight and the Tenere got lots of protection of its self(besides the waterpump). So, I won't consider this mod for mine, as it also messes up the look of the bike. But hey, everyone his/her liking, don't ya agree?
Greetz, Hans.

I am waiting for delivery of a set of H&B for mine as well and your tips on installation are very welcome BigB.

I personally like the look of this kit and for someone planning on a long distance travel these bars can have some additional clever uses ;-)

dallas
they weigh next to nothing, my veiw is they look good and looks are not important when they give this much protection. plus i've fitted my spot lamps to them.
The Tenere don't crash very well, as my mate will tell you when he dropped his green laning, he smashed the water pump and damaged the plastic protectors on the same side, and i was the muppet who towed him 40 miles home.

Do you think that these crash bars protect he water pump enough? The original Yam version is much closer to the pump. Hmm?

Which aren't being made any more :Tongue_HKIM7O:

I fitted the same bars and no doubt one day I will be glad they are on it!..... I had H&B on my GS when I dropped it standing still and it saved the engine with min scratches on the bars

yam engine bars???

Watch this space! I have ordered the Adventure spec bash plate and engine guard combination, looks good in the pics but we shall see!:sunny:

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