Dont get me wrong...i ride it, i abuse it, thats whats its for!

What got me thinking was the other day i didnt drop it, but lay it day on a grassy mound/bank. Normally when the bike goes down on the flat the bars hit the floor, but not this time as the bank was only about 3 feet high there for hit the side of the rad, coolant tank and hose are. (was soft grass though, not rock)

Im not really into engine bars for the reasons that people have listed (plus there not cheap). And another reason i guess for this train of thought is....like a lot of people...i like tinkering with my bike so making little bits and so on keeps me out of trouble.

im making an alloy rectifier cover at the mo to go over the steel plate, its higher so covers the plug. not needed i know but does improve the looks a touch and gives me something to do while quiet at work.

Hose: As for the hose near the w.pump, im going to put some larger diameter hose around it. This is easy to do, doesnt add weight and in the unlikely event of damage it will no doubt help.

Brake Snake: where do you attatch them too? and dont say the brake pedal!

Coolant bottle: Touratech do an (overpriced) protector called a roll bar (i think?).