Motad Desert bars - are they worth it?

[nicodeemus]

hi folks,

i've been looking out for some bars for my '95 PD06.. givi seems to be the easiest to get hold of but some folks saying they're a hassle to fit.

motad desert bars on the other hand look nails.. but not in production anymore..? i've been keeping an eye on german ebay for some. 250-280 euros appears to be the norm.. does anyone have these on a transalp and if so were they easy to fit / worth the dosh?

here's some for an earlier PD06 on ebay.de if anyone is looking for some..

Motad V2A Sturzbügel Desert bar Honda XL 600 V Transalp bei eBay.de: Markenspezifische Teile (endet 20.09.10 11:31:33 MESZ)

[nicodeemus]

and some for a 97-99 model too..

Motad V2A Sturzbügel Desert bar Honda XL 600 V Transalp bei eBay.de: Markenspezifische Teile (endet 18.09.10 09:09:23 MESZ)

[nicodeemus]

and just as a resource for anyone else.. the difference between the bars for an earlier or later PD06 is the fitting kit supplied.

as explained by this mail from motad (on the v useful ta-deti site)

Motad

[Grendel]

I have them fitted and they stand up well as I found out after I got hit by a car a few years back and the result the crash bars took the impact and saved me loosing my leg so I ended up paying silly money for new ones from Germany £250 by the time there where delivered. I must be mad but after seeing them in action I gladly paid.

Pic 1 Before Accident
Pic 2 After Accident
Pic 3 What it looks like today.
Pic 4 What ou need to fit them
Pic 5 Instruction to fit them













Hope that helps. Any questions feel free to ask

[nicodeemus]

very helpful mate and glad your legs are ok. were they easy enough to fit? from what i've read if you've got the correct fittings they should be a doddle.

i've written to the german firm who are selling a lot of them on ebay to see if he's got the fittings i need. guess i've got the advantage of living in germany currently with some euros to spend..

[Grendel]

Mines a 93 Transalp so should be same fitting. As for living in Germany thats a big bonus since it cost near £100 to ship to UK.

As for fitting there an absolute doodle secured with 3 bolts per bar. If you like I could take some pics of the fitting points if you need?



Hmm just looked at the link of the company selling them thats where I got mine I think and from memory mine was the last set they had aparently?
Also they didnt except Paypal when I bought them only bank transfers but I could be wrong since it was a couple of years ago.

[nicodeemus]

thanks for the offer mate.. i'll let you know if i can get hold of some.. if so, some pics would be very much appreciated.

and 9 euros postage within germany.. great.

[nicodeemus]

update :

he reckons he's got a pair in for my TA. price = 259 euros and free shipping within germany.. result!

[Grendel]

Did you get around to buying and fitting the bars??

[nicodeemus]

hey mate

yes thanks, with the hand of the garage next door after problems removing the bolts above the footpegs.. all good though.. they look great and haven't had to find out if they work.. yet..

been meaning to take some photos for the site.. will do soon.. still a few weeks in the season over here before i have to pack her away for winter