Rear end crash protection.

[anton88]

Before i get my bike all sprayed up, i'm thinking about adding some protection for the rear side panels.

I've got some front crash bars to go on, but am wondering if its possible to fit something at the rear, or if the AT goes down, does the rear stay clear of the ground anyway ? - any volunteers willing to experiment

What i had in mind was possibly mounting some crash bobbins on either side - worth investigating or a waste of time

I'm hopefully going to the bmf this month, so can have a scout around.

I thank you

[Robster]

Pannier racks? They did a grand job of catching my AT every time I dropped it! Or are you after something a bit more low key?

[anton88]

low key for me - i dont have any pannier racks, and will probably never use them to be honest.

[Xander]

AfricanQueens has some rears crash bars
Heckverstärkung/Seitentaschenhalter
16mm Stahlrohr zur Montage von Seitentaschen und gleichzeitiger Verstärkung des Hecks
http://www.africanqueens.de/html/hon...turzbugel.html

also rikycross.it

RALLY” FRAME STIFFENERS AND BAG SUPPORT

This pair of stiffeners is a strong support for the rear carrier
(RALLY 1 and RALLY 2) and allows the load weight to be evenly
distributed on the bike frame. Particularly suitable for off-road use
and long journeys, the stiffeners act as a bracket for a pair of soft
or rigid side bag. The stiffeners are

specific for the bikes listed and are supplied complete with all

good luck with it

[magwa]

Yep pannier racks, cheap , cheerful, & works

Givi ones are not as robust as Touratech ones but blend away in satin black powdercoat

The rear panels do NOT come into contact with the floor in a static drop ( controlled lower more like)
......tried it in my Garage for you on a piece of carpet

My front end bars ( Ricki Cross) lower crash bars and rear foot rests touch first with Zero consequences/ damage

but if you are so afraid of being 'rear ended' perhaps you shouldn't be riding?

The danger is normally UP FRONT, I know been there done that

You see the pic, I give you a clue what caused the dent in my Triumph Trophys petrol tank?

Yes I won't forget 1335hrs 31 July 2001 in a hurry and walking like John Wayne for several months
Yeap That Hurt.
But the car driver ( taxi driver) was done at court so alls well in the end



The Danger is in front, I'm normally going to fast to worry whats behind me.......

Magwa

[Stormforce8]

AfricanQueens has some rears crash bars
Heckverstärkung/Seitentaschenhalter
16mm Stahlrohr zur Montage von Seitentaschen und gleichzeitiger Verstärkung des Hecks
http://www.africanqueens.de/html/hon...turzbugel.html

also rikycross.it

RALLY” FRAME STIFFENERS AND BAG SUPPORT
This pair of stiffeners is a strong support for the rear carrier
(RALLY 1 and RALLY 2) and allows the load weight to be evenly
distributed on the bike frame. Particularly suitable for off-road use
and long journeys, the stiffeners act as a bracket for a pair of soft
or rigid side bag. The stiffeners are
specific for the bikes listed and are supplied complete with all

good luck with it

These look remarkably similiar to the Riky Cross ones:



1992 Africa Twin - Part# COD107T
1993 - 2000 Africa Twin - Part# COD107W

RALLY” FRAME STIFFENERS AND BAG SUPPORT
This pair of stiffeners is a strong support for the rear carrier
(RALLY 1 and RALLY 2) and allows the load weight to be evenly
distributed on the bike frame. Particularly suitable for off-road use
and long journeys, the stiffeners act as a bracket for a pair of soft
or rigid side bag. The stiffeners are
specific for the bikes listed and are supplied complete with all
fixing bolts.

Available in Black, Red or White

[african twin]

Hey Anton!!

I know where you comin' from and I've got just what you need - guaranteed!!

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Hey look - your colour too!!!!!

[anton88]

Hey Anton!!

I know where you comin' from and I've got just what you need - guaranteed!!

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Hey look - your colour too!!!!!

@, I think stabilizers may impeed my off road progress - you cheeky fecker

magwa - I'm not worried about being hit in the rear (that doesnt sound right ), more for when i go off road and fall over (it will happen at some point) - i'm thinking of fitting some crash mushrooms where the side panels bolt on at their lowest fixing point. the idea being to give the side panels some extra protection.

[Whealie]

Having come off and seen Lord Vader come off and slide graciously across tarmac I'd say that on a standard @ front crash bars and bark busters will take all the impact. So it depends how far from standard yours will end up.

[SteveWilko]

Are there any mushrooms available that whould convert?

....just thinking out loud.... sorry....



...... pass my coat...