R&G crash bungs

Seb_uk · 08-07-2008, 01:49 PM

I'm going to buy some R&G crash bungs for my 695 - the main one that goes on the frame. I've noticed that R&G do two different kinds - the original round ones and a new teardrop shaped design.

Does anyone know which of the two are better? The original round ones look more substantial and I would obviously like to get the ones that are most likely to save my plastic tank in a spill as I know from unfortunate experience how expensive tanks are to replace!

08-07-2008, 01:52 PM

I've got no experience of the teardrop ones, but the original ones have saved my bacon and Her Grace's tank a couple of times after careless drivers decided they wanted to be exactly where I was on a roundabout.

Don't forget to get the bar ends, too, as they'll save your mirrors and levers.

08-07-2008, 02:21 PM

My GF 695 has the normal ones on. They are worth having. I'll have to check the teardrop ones out because I think the 695 ones will fit a 696 too. I just need the time to remove hers to check!

You can just see them in this pic -

Seb_uk · 08-07-2008, 02:31 PM

Think I'll go for the original design - definately a worthwile addition to the bike I reckon!

Cousin it · 08-07-2008, 04:00 PM

I reciently fitted the teardrop ones on my S4R and they look like they should do the job in the event of a spill , my 800sie was a write off after a 30mph drop with out any fitted, so I really hope these are up to it.

08-07-2008, 04:20 PM

They saved my Speed Triple. Just a new mirror mount required after a 20-30mph slide. Bodywork untouched and I just filed the burrs off the footpegs.

Worth every penny, IMO.

08-07-2008, 05:01 PM

Personally I prefer the round ones on a Monster. The more aerodynamic ones probably look OK on a faired bike. Personal preference really.
The round ones saved my bike at the weekend when some **** pushed it over.
Just ordered some bar ends from R&G as one of mine took the brunt of the fall.
Stu

Seb_uk · 08-07-2008, 06:29 PM

Think I'll probably get some fork sliders too....

Anything to save an expensive repair bill!

Cousin it · 08-07-2008, 07:10 PM

I added fork sliders when I picked up the main sliders, after seeing the damage last time I was not taking any chances, especially after the insurance engineer commented "that a set of £100 sliders would of probably saved the bike! " the sick feeling that it had been one of those 'tomorrow' jobs was not something I was going to go through again.

S4R Dude · 08-07-2008, 09:19 PM

i've got the normal cylinder shaped R&G bungs on the S4R and think they look excellent. Got the little ones on the front forks and one on the rear wheel...nice.

I'll post a piccie tomorrow.

S4R Dude · 09-07-2008, 01:45 PM

Piccies.......

Seb_uk · 09-07-2008, 02:11 PM

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

Am going to order some round frame sliders + fork protectors from R&G this evening. Will probably get the bar ends too. At the end of the day if £130 spent on crash protection can help avoid £2500 worth of damage then it's a sound investment in my book!

Seb_uk · 19-07-2008, 02:57 PM

Now have the R&G frame sliders, fork protectors and bar ends fitted - definately look good. Will post some photo's once I finish adding some more odds and ends to my bike!

08-07-2008, 01:49 PM	#1
Seb_uk Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cardiff Bike: M695 Posts: 284	R&G crash bungs I'm going to buy some R&G crash bungs for my 695 - the main one that goes on the frame. I've noticed that R&G do two different kinds - the original round ones and a new teardrop shaped design. Does anyone know which of the two are better? The original round ones look more substantial and I would obviously like to get the ones that are most likely to save my plastic tank in a spill as I know from unfortunate experience how expensive tanks are to replace!

08-07-2008, 04:00 PM	#5
Cousin it Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: plymouth Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 62	I reciently fitted the teardrop ones on my S4R and they look like they should do the job in the event of a spill , my 800sie was a write off after a 30mph drop with out any fitted, so I really hope these are up to it. __________________ 04 S4R 15 821

08-07-2008, 05:01 PM	#7
Redkite Guest Posts: n/a	Personally I prefer the round ones on a Monster. The more aerodynamic ones probably look OK on a faired bike. Personal preference really. The round ones saved my bike at the weekend when some **** pushed it over. Just ordered some bar ends from R&G as one of mine took the brunt of the fall. Stu Last edited by Redkite; 08-07-2008 at 05:03 PM..

08-07-2008, 07:10 PM	#9
Cousin it Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: plymouth Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 62	I added fork sliders when I picked up the main sliders, after seeing the damage last time I was not taking any chances, especially after the insurance engineer commented "that a set of £100 sliders would of probably saved the bike! " the sick feeling that it had been one of those 'tomorrow' jobs was not something I was going to go through again. __________________ 04 S4R 15 821

08-07-2008, 01:52 PM	#2
Paivi Guest Posts: n/a	I've got no experience of the teardrop ones, but the original ones have saved my bacon and Her Grace's tank a couple of times after careless drivers decided they wanted to be exactly where I was on a roundabout. Don't forget to get the bar ends, too, as they'll save your mirrors and levers.

08-07-2008, 02:21 PM	#3
PeterPoddy Guest Posts: n/a	My GF 695 has the normal ones on. They are worth having. I'll have to check the teardrop ones out because I think the 695 ones will fit a 696 too. I just need the time to remove hers to check! You can just see them in this pic -

08-07-2008, 02:31 PM	#4
Seb_uk Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cardiff Bike: M695 Posts: 284	Think I'll go for the original design - definately a worthwile addition to the bike I reckon!

08-07-2008, 04:20 PM	#6
PeterPoddy Guest Posts: n/a	They saved my Speed Triple. Just a new mirror mount required after a 20-30mph slide. Bodywork untouched and I just filed the burrs off the footpegs. Worth every penny, IMO.

08-07-2008, 06:29 PM	#8
Seb_uk Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cardiff Bike: M695 Posts: 284	Think I'll probably get some fork sliders too.... Anything to save an expensive repair bill!

08-07-2008, 09:19 PM	#10
S4R Dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vidouze Bike: S4r Posts: 138	i've got the normal cylinder shaped R&G bungs on the S4R and think they look excellent. Got the little ones on the front forks and one on the rear wheel...nice. I'll post a piccie tomorrow.

09-07-2008, 01:45 PM	#11
S4R Dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vidouze Bike: S4r Posts: 138	Piccies.......

09-07-2008, 02:11 PM	#12
Seb_uk Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cardiff Bike: M695 Posts: 284	Thanks for all the feedback guys. Am going to order some round frame sliders + fork protectors from R&G this evening. Will probably get the bar ends too. At the end of the day if £130 spent on crash protection can help avoid £2500 worth of damage then it's a sound investment in my book!

19-07-2008, 02:57 PM	#13
Seb_uk Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cardiff Bike: M695 Posts: 284	Now have the R&G frame sliders, fork protectors and bar ends fitted - definately look good. Will post some photo's once I finish adding some more odds and ends to my bike!