The combination of crash bars and end weights saved the day. Apart from the fairing panel that would have been smashed (it was very slightly blemished by the crash bar pushing against it), the clutch lever would have broken and Vader's trip would have ended there and then (although I probably had a spare in my topbox actually).
Crash bars saved at least £100 of damage, I'd say. But mainly they let us get on with the day - and that's the most important thing.
Whealie (Wing Commander, @ Airborne Division)
Two XRV750-M ('91) RD04s on J ('92) plates.
Laser Pro Duro, crash bars, bark busters, heated grips, GPS, topbox, Alu Boxes, Scotoiler, Starcom, ciggie lighters and XRV stickers.
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