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