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Anyone added crash bars or frame sliders to their CTX?
I don't have a CTX yet, but the pictures look to me like they just might work.Since the CTX has the same engine block as the NC700; can anyone speculate if the NC700 crash bars made by givi or sw-motech fit the CTX?
The problem lies with the placement of the forward pegs. Engine guards on the NC700 would interfere with the angle the legs have to follow for proper peg placement. Another problem deals with all the plastic lower fairings and Tupperware. You would have to remove them to install especially on the fairing model. I did a lot of research on this early on and was able to secure a set from a friend to try to modify it to fit. No deal. Ultimately came to the conclusion the best engine guard was the front pegs. They actually do a great job of protecting the engine with their forward position. Its possible they could be knocked off in a catastrophic wreck but then even engine guards would not help.Since the CTX has the same engine block as the NC700; can anyone speculate if the NC700 crash bars made by givi or sw-motech fit the CTX?
Agreed...my Kuryakyn floor boards took most of the hit when I went down. The fairing got very little damage. The color matched panel on the saddlebag took a good scuff too but the bag itself was fine.The problem lies with the placement of the forward pegs. Engine guards on the NC700 would interfere with the angle the legs have to follow for proper peg placement. Another problem deals with all the plastic lower fairings and Tupperware. You would have to remove them to install especially on the fairing model. I did a lot of research on this early on and was able to secure a set from a friend to try to modify it to fit. No deal. Ultimately came to the conclusion the best engine guard was the front pegs. They actually do a great job of protecting the engine with their forward position. Its possible they could be knocked off in a catastrophic wreck but then even engine guards would not help.
Good luck and as always, let us know what you find. This has been a hot topic off and on for a while and lots of members would like to install better protection. Completely surprised no one has been able to come up with something yet. We are kinda limited do to the frame design.With the fairing and, in my case, the saddle bags being so much wider than where the engine is tucked in, I'm going to look into something that will hit before the edge of the fairing makes ground contact. I believe the ST1100 had something like that? The floorboard seemed to keep a good portion of my bike from hitting the ground. That may be another area to look at for some sort of crash guard.
Unfortunately nothing will do that except driving a caged vehicle. That's why it's absolutely critical to stay aware of your surroundings and use escape routes when ever necessary. You can never get complacent when riding. Wearing bright clothing instead of the customary black is a cheap way to ensure your visible.I'm more concerned about protecting my legs in a sideways impact.
Funny, that thought never occurred to me. My fear has always been getting trapped under the bike...so good riding boots with ankle crush protection, riding pants with knee and hip armor, and a good jacket. I just added a turtle shell(chest and spine protection) to go under my jacket.I'm more concerned about protecting my legs in a sideways impact.