Anyone know what this is?

[Cycleops]

This is attached to the frame of my newly bought Honda VTR250. No idea what it's for.

 

Im sure you well informed riders know.

[Simon Davey]

Looks like a crash protector, just in case you hit the deck. 

I thought at first it was a paddock stand fitting. 

[RideWithStyles]

SD

 

Edited May 14, 2024 by RideWithStyles

[Cycleops]

There's also this on the front wheel:

 

Also a crash protector?

So maybe better off than on?

Edited April 9, 2024 by Cycleops

[mealexme]

They are definitely crash protectors These to be precise. 

I agree that they do look too long, but that may just be the camera angle. 

 

The ones by the front wheel are also crash protectors, yes. 

[RideWithStyles]

its lost 

Edited May 14, 2024 by RideWithStyles

[Cycleops]

But why are they only on the RHS?

[RideWithStyles]

well if its

Edited May 14, 2024 by RideWithStyles

[Cycleops]

The bike is in immaculate condition, no signs of any crash damage or abuse.

What is in a questionable state?

Edited April 9, 2024 by Cycleops

[RideWithStyles]

hmmmm

Edited May 14, 2024 by RideWithStyles

[S-Westerly]

West African bling being used as crash protection. You live there so you probably have a better idea than me but I've seen some wildly decorated vehicles on the roads out there. As for being only on the right - was the bike previously kept parked up hard against a wall on that side? Alternatively they're 2nd hand crash bungs and the seller never got around to getting more. Ask the man.

[Cycleops]

No idea about it's previous life @S-Westerly as it came straight from Japan . All I know about him is that he has small hands as he'd fitted it with variable reach levers.

Just wondering if this sort of crash protection is popular.

[S-Westerly]

Crash bungs are quite common although I've never used them. Bound to be someone on here who has. I know you can pay after market ones for my current bike but I don't plan to fit any.

[bonio]

I've put some on the MV. Keeps the fairings off the ground should it go over.

Which has happened.