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ARD Cases are supposed to be the mutts nuts (not used them myself). They are basically manufactured by a guy just for bear money, but the end results look really good. Linky to UKGSers website thread on the subject, you can also find the guys phone number on there too if you want to order some. Charges about �300 for a pair of quality aly boxes.

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthr...120426&page=14

Looks very good!

Thank you very much for this!
And coloured grey they look perfect!

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Originally Posted by Gas_Up_Lets_Go (Post 87582)

The OEM Yamah engine bars protect the water pump just perfect too.......

I think more and more that Yamaha have done a good job here. With the exception maybe of the TT aux lamps, much of the TT stuff isn't needed...............

the Yamaha ome parts (engine bars and bash plate) are "crap" they fall apart, i am waiting for a full refund from Yamaha.

please see below....also i have the new touratech engine guard fits well and looks ok to me... i am very happy with this part.

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Originally Posted by YAM 6 (Post 89093)

I've got the same problems with the engine bars and bash plate.
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6074/img11033.jpg

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Originally Posted by YAM 6 (Post 89093)

the Yamaha ome parts (engine bars and bash plate) are "crap" they fall apart,

That's a very sweeping statement.

A little unfair perhaps ?

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Originally Posted by Biking (Post 89101)

I've got the same problems with the engine bars and bash plate.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6074/img11033.jpg

take it off, take it back, get your money back..................

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Originally Posted by YAM 6 (Post 89093)

has anyone else had this problem with the Yamaha engine bars and bash plate, please post up your pictures show us all....sean

Sorry, Yam,

no problems with the Yamaha Alu bash plate, just the additional work with the lousy TT gear as written earlier.

Gruss
hombacher

Looking at the photos, I can see the rear mounting point is a particular weak spot (a simple folded joint), particularly as the Yamaha bashplate seems to be made of thinner material than the TT version.

Yam6 - can you confirm how the front of the TT bashplate connects to the bike frame - does it use the original M6 bolt locations that the plastic guard uses? as I would consider this a potential weak area too? (ideally you would convert the bike frame brackets to accept M8 bolts perhaps?)

The TT large guard certainly does look like it would do the job... although I have to say, I've found the OEM plastic bash plate very reliable, and at zero cost x

Goodness knows what you guys are doing to your bikes, having seen the state of some of your bashplates/bars!

xxx

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Originally Posted by hombacher (Post 87576)

Honestly I don't know where to write first. Here are so many TT threads started...

Nevertheless the headline of this thread is right.

Yesterday my large bash plate arrived. Just after a period of four month in which I could watch my TT tool box only.
My resume: these TT parts are not worth to wait for.

Okay, it is machined very well, it looks worthy and weights a lot.

My problems started when I tried to fit the left bracket to the front of the bike frame. It did not work. I had to adjust the bracket with a file.
After placed both brackets next problem arrived. Only with the motivation of a club hammer I was able to assemble the bolts bash plate to the brackets.

One joke at the end, due to the exhaust pipe I can not open the tool box lid very wide. I do not think that it is possible to put in a tool roll.

Compared to the original Yamaha alu bash plate the TT part gives no really plus or advantage. The Yamaha bash plate is machined good and fits like it has to be. It also looks nice cause of its slots, holes and intelligent placed rubber pins.
Only plus of TT is the possible protection of the waterpump. But now, somebody must explain me how to reach the oil screw left side.

After pounding around like a blacksmith I wanted to calm down just fitting the TT sprocket guard. I had to laugh when I saw that Yamaha also installed a chain guard (!) under the plastic cover. So the TT pronounced protection of the crank case or engine housing is already series.
Only mud lovers will see an advantage by easy cleaning or mud removal from that area around the sprocket.
Think by modifying the plastic cover you will have the same result.

Now you see me clueless, dumped some 250 EUR but do not feel really satisfied.

Gruss
hombacher

why did you not just send it back and say it dose not fit ?, and get your money back or maybe ask someone at touratech to look into it for you. you guys are very quick to have a go at touratech but you are the only one's to blame,
you never know there may have been a update on that part this sometimes happens at touratech.... i waited 6 months for my engine guard and it was sent back twice for fitting problems but good things come to those who wait.......it may cost me a bit more time and i don't care it fits great and i have not just lost my warranty on this part by grinding of filing in down or by hitting it with a BIG HAMMER ........you have!

"now who is to blame" :signthankspin:sean.