Engines bars

[chris yates]

Hello, new to this forum. Can anyone recommend a set of engine bars for a NC750x (21-23)? Don't want them too overbearing.

 

Does anyone know what the recommended tightening torque is for the engine casing bolts (think they're M12s) when fitting engine bars.

 

thanks,

Chris

 

[Stu]

Hi and welcome to the forum 

 

Have a look as heed engine bars and see if they do a set 

 

Good bars and not over priced like others 

[chris yates]

Thanks I'll take a look.

[Pie man]

15 hours ago, Stu said:

Hi and welcome to the forum 

 

Have a look as heed engine bars and see if they do a set 

 

Good bars and not over priced like others 

However, import duty kills the bargain. 

[S-Westerly]

It didn't for me and even with duty they are still pretty decent price wise compared to what else is out there.

[Pie man]

On 25/03/2023 at 18:16, S-Westerly said:

It didn't for me and even with duty they are still pretty decent price wise compared to what else is out there.

They are decent, and I will order some for my new bike,  just a pisser having to pay about £30+ import. 

[Gerontious]

 

 

I would suggest you look at SW Motech. Who generally produce excellent parts and accessories AND have UK distributors. The fitting instructions list any tools you need and usually give torque values where appropriate. You are also likely to find video instructions on YT.

 

but at the very least once you look at the fitting instructions you will be able to gauge if this is a task you can DIY. I know some people who are unwilling to remove the exhaust headers. For example and so would rather pay a dealership to do the job for them.

 

 By far the most common complaint about Heed is the instructions which are in the polish language.

Edited March 27, 2023 by Gerontious

[S-Westerly]

My Heed bars came with English instructions and very clear pictograms as to what was required. Took about 30 minutes to install.

[Gerontious]

1 hour ago, S-Westerly said:

My Heed bars came with English instructions and very clear pictograms as to what was required. Took about 30 minutes to install.

My comment was based on reports on the Africa Twin forums and groups. So might be out of date. It’s not a brand I would go near anyway. But that’s based on what I’ve seen when they have actually been put to use.

 

anyway, I want a bike not a scaffolders fever dream.

Edited March 28, 2023 by Gerontious

[S-Westerly]

I fit mine a couple of years ago and obviously not to an Africa Twin. A scaffolders fever dream is a bit harsh but each to his own. 

Edited March 28, 2023 by S-Westerly

[chris yates]

Do you bother with lock tight glue for the fasteners? 

[Gerontious]

1 hour ago, chris yates said:

Do you bother with lock tight glue for the fasteners? 

 

That will depend on whether any part of the bars added will need to be removed for general servicing. I wouldn't use the strongest version, regardless. I guess it all depends on whether any of the fasteners come loose. just keep an eye on them for the first few months. In general its not needed. unless the manufacturer recommends.

[Stu]

On 25/03/2023 at 13:04, Pie man said:

However, import duty kills the bargain. 

 

Far from it! 

 

If you get any charges it's only small and far less than other brands that are simply over priced. 

 

They are decent quality and well made 

[Pie man]

On 29/03/2023 at 13:01, chris yates said:

Do you bother with lock tight glue for the fasteners? 

The Heed one's I purchased, I think came with Nylon Dome nuts. 

[Pie man]

1 hour ago, Stu said:

 

Far from it! 

 

If you get any charges it's only small and far less than other brands that are simply over priced. 

 

They are decent quality and well made 

I have had Heed bars on a couple of bikes and agree they are great quality and no doubt will be purchasing more however I wouldn't say £48.46p is small change, especially for UPS to lose them and take forever to deliver

Edited April 2, 2023 by Pie man