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steveD 14-06-10 21:29
I got one of the first from Adventure-Spec and to be quite honest I did not have any fixing instructions. The product itself is quite explanatory in as much that the construction dictates how it will fit. But then I was a Design Engineer in a previous life and a time served Toolmaker so it should not have presented any problems. I did mount the front bolt first without the bash plate fitted and put the rear bolt through, minus spacers purely as a locator to ensure the bars were in the correct position. This allowed me to tighten up the front bolt and then reconnect the reg/rectifier. Then the bash plate and spacers at the back were installed and tightened securely.

Worked for me:occasion14:

Hope this helps..

66T 15-06-10 13:54
I agree with pretty much all the above. My plate assembly fitted well (after cleaning the coating out of the bashplate bolt threads as stated). Wonky's shipping service I found to be excellent too. A great company to deal with imo.

The product looks strong and functional too, and well made. The only criticism I can level, if it is one, is that on my bike there's a noticeable difference in felt vibration and harmonics. This is not surprising since we buyers have, in effect, bolted on an additional, rigid section of frame. I can see why the original Yamaha items were reputed to be responsible for some cracked mainframes. I hope the new assembly isnt too rigid. No doubt it has been tested to destruction, so I'm probably imagining a non-problem...:042:

steveD 15-06-10 20:57
Quote:
Originally Posted by 66T (Post 131037)
I agree with pretty much all the above. My plate assembly fitted well (after cleaning the coating out of the bashplate bolt threads as stated). Wonky's shipping service I found to be excellent too. A great company to deal with imo.

The product looks strong and functional too, and well made. The only criticism I can level, if it is one, is that on my bike there's a noticeable difference in felt vibration and harmonics. This is not surprising since we buyers have, in effect, bolted on an additional, rigid section of frame. I can see why the original Yamaha items were reputed to be responsible for some cracked mainframes. I hope the new assembly isnt too rigid. No doubt it has been tested to destruction, so I'm probably imagining a non-problem...:042:

66T Just to inform you that it was the Yamaha engine guard brackets at the front that were cracking, NOT the mainframe / downtube of the bike itself. Hope this clarifies.
I think this must be the reason that Yamaha recalled their engine guards and haven't to date managed to manufacture a replacement.
Adventure-Spec have jumped in and looked at the problem and to my mind resolved it for us.

Oh and by the way I think I have had a good go at testing it to destruction to no avail as yet!:bom:

Cheers

firestorm_al 15-06-10 23:42
My yamaha engine guard did its job of protecting my engine when I came off last year. No sign of any breakages but it's all scraped so was supposed to be replaced before I got the bike back after the insurance repair. As you all know Yamaha have withdrawn it so the dealer has finally agreed to order me up an AdventureSpec one as a replacement (I agreed to make up the difference but at least I get a better quality replacement).

Al.

steveD 16-06-10 10:04
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Originally Posted by firestorm_al (Post 131093)
My yamaha engine guard did its job of protecting my engine when I came off last year. No sign of any breakages but it's all scraped so was supposed to be replaced before I got the bike back after the insurance repair. As you all know Yamaha have withdrawn it so the dealer has finally agreed to order me up an AdventureSpec one as a replacement (I agreed to make up the difference but at least I get a better quality replacement).

Al.
Now that is what I call a very resonable result and Dealer that knows their business. Although a few scratches on the plate and guard in my opinion are just patina!
:occasion14:

wonky 16-06-10 11:46
See here for our online set of instructions, I think they cover the points you make. Perhaps we ought to put a link on our printed instructions?

http://www.adventure-spec.com/shop/i...structions.pdf


As usual, thanks for taking the time to post its really appreciated!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Skunkmoto (Post 130941)
Dave, I can only nit pick so here goes.

Instructions could be better, pictures along side the text rather than on two seperate pages. Plus an arrow on the photo poiting to the fixing bolt to the front.

Still not sure about bolting the bash plate to the bars first, maybe if someone else has an opinion on fitting, SteveD??

Other than those very minor points, happy with the product, price and service.

Skunkmoto 16-06-10 13:52
They're much clearer now, not rocket science I know, but all helps.

stuxtttr 16-06-10 17:26
could this be cured by some rubber mountings, I know thats how harley smoothed their engine vibes a bit !

If Wonky wants to send me a trail plate and frame kit i will be more than happy to test it out :laughing5: PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE

Quote:
Originally Posted by 66T (Post 131037)
I agree with pretty much all the above. My plate assembly fitted well (after cleaning the coating out of the bashplate bolt threads as stated). Wonky's shipping service I found to be excellent too. A great company to deal with imo.

The product looks strong and functional too, and well made. The only criticism I can level, if it is one, is that on my bike there's a noticeable difference in felt vibration and harmonics. This is not surprising since we buyers have, in effect, bolted on an additional, rigid section of frame. I can see why the original Yamaha items were reputed to be responsible for some cracked mainframes. I hope the new assembly isnt too rigid. No doubt it has been tested to destruction, so I'm probably imagining a non-problem...:042:

Skunkmoto 17-06-10 15:48
Quote:
Originally Posted by 66T (Post 131037)
is that on my bike there's a noticeable difference in felt vibration and harmonics.
Can't say I've noticed any difference to vibes.

66T 19-06-10 00:42
Quote:
Originally Posted by steveD (Post 131080)
66T Just to inform you that it was the Yamaha engine guard brackets at the front that were cracking, NOT the mainframe / downtube of the bike itself. Hope this clarifies.
I think this must be the reason that Yamaha recalled their engine guards and haven't to date managed to manufacture a replacement.
Adventure-Spec have jumped in and looked at the problem and to my mind resolved it for us.

Oh and by the way I think I have had a good go at testing it to destruction to no avail as yet!:bom:

Cheers
Ah no worries steveD. It pays to get the facts right, and I clearly didn't. And yes mate, you certainly gave your bar a workout.

Re the felt vibration statement I made - that's obviously my perception on my bike and I don't care about big single vibes anyway. Anyone who has owned British big singles, TT/XT 500s and a couple of enduro 610 Huskies isn't going to be worried about the Tenere's feeble (in comparison) vibes! It was just my observation.

I, too, think that the engine bar/bashplate combo is well designed and excellently made. As I've already implied, I'm glad I bought one.


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