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Ordered the BMW Crash Bars to be fitted before picking up the bike but seems they are on back order and I've been told that they will probably take a month to get in. Before I cancel my order does anyone know how they fair compared to the AltRider ones? I saw that AltRider's go perfectly with their extended skid plate as well as offering a Triple Black colour scheme.
Opinion seems pretty split from what I can see, people say the BMW bars are better because they bend and take for force away from the engine and other say that you shouldn't get engine bars that attach to the frame like the AltRiders do.
Another option is to just forego crash bars completely and get head guards, but I'm dubious as to how much protection they offer when the bike is dropped. The X-Head ones look decent though.
Feeling pretty confused at the moment
Opinion seems pretty split from what I can see, people say the BMW bars are better because they bend and take for force away from the engine and other say that you shouldn't get engine bars that attach to the frame like the AltRiders do.
Another option is to just forego crash bars completely and get head guards, but I'm dubious as to how much protection they offer when the bike is dropped. The X-Head ones look decent though.
Feeling pretty confused at the moment