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Offline Alpine Al

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What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« on: May 15, 2015, 03:17:06 pm »
What are the "must have" extras/ farkies for a new LC?
PRACTICAL SAFETY, COMFORT AND PROTECTION ENHANCEMENTS FIRST ( I dont consider an after market exhaust, bar raisers etc. as worth anything).
Secondly what does one need to buy (and where) to be able to fit my trax panniers and top box?
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2015, 06:53:04 pm »
Depends on intended application. My list:
Nav 5
Crash bars
Bash plate
Wide pegs
Headlight protector
Radiator protectors

If you need more:
Final drive cover
Tappet cover covers
Frame protectors
Clutch cover cover
Front mudguard extension
Upper crash bars

You will have to add the frames and mounts for your boxes.

Enjoy!



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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2015, 08:39:09 pm »
Thanks Stefan
Hope you are well.
Does one need a better screen or the extender? I will definately fit a "big foot" too.
I'm getting the std 1200, not the 1500 you joke about ;D  Main reason I got a GSA last time was suspension too low and soft but I have noticed that the LC suspension is much better.
Al
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« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2015, 09:29:25 pm »
Radiator covers
Headlightcover
Side stand foot enlarger
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« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2015, 09:33:13 pm »
Where to buy.  Try Marshall Motorcycles in Pinetown
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2015, 08:02:04 am »
Here are some pics Al as per Pm
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What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2015, 04:12:26 pm »
Quote from: SGB on May 15, 2015, 06:53:04 pm
Depends on intended application. My list:
Nav 5
Crash bars [ top and bottom]
Bash plate
Wide pegs
Headlight protector



I tend to agree with these essentials .....

When buying a bash plate go for SW Motech ... It has far better protection than the standard one.

I am also a big fan of proper Pod Covers .... Also SW Motech ...? It can save your trip ....

And on the Adventure I would recommend the Chrash Bar Supports by Touratech. I have personal knowledge of one Chrash where these would have prevented serious damage ......





O, Ja .... The side stand switch is a bit exposed ..... There is a nice little protection plate for it.
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2015, 04:40:12 pm »
The Akro is the one I enjoy most...😎😎
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2015, 05:04:03 pm »
Here are some better pics of the SW Motech bash plate .





And then there is a nice optional extra to the bash plate which protects the front of the engine against stones thrown up by the front wheel.

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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2015, 05:10:03 pm »
Quote from: Noneking on May 16, 2015, 04:40:12 pm
The Akro is the one I enjoy most...😎😎

That together with a Quickshifter is on my wishlist ....... :thumleft: :thumleft:
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2015, 05:12:21 pm »
Quote from: T Rex on May 16, 2015, 05:10:03 pm
Quote from: Noneking on May 16, 2015, 04:40:12 pm
The Akro is the one I enjoy most...😎😎

That together with a Quickshifter is on my wishlist ....... :thumleft: :thumleft:

QS for father's day....... :ricky: :ricky:
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2015, 05:15:11 pm »
Quote from: Noneking on May 16, 2015, 05:12:21 pm
Quote from: T Rex on May 16, 2015, 05:10:03 pm
Quote from: Noneking on May 16, 2015, 04:40:12 pm
The Akro is the one I enjoy most...😎😎

That together with a Quickshifter is on my wishlist ....... :thumleft: :thumleft:

QS for father's day....... :ricky: :ricky:

And the Acro for Mother's Day  :imaposer: :imaposer:
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2015, 09:50:03 pm »
Quote from: Alpine Al on May 15, 2015, 08:39:09 pm
Thanks Stefan
Hope you are well.
Does one need a better screen or the extender? I will definately fit a "big foot" too.
I'm getting the std 1200, not the 1500 you joke about ;D  Main reason I got a GSA last time was suspension too low and soft but I have noticed that the LC suspension is much better.
Al
All good thanks Al.
I have never changed a screen.  I go over the bars from time to time and big screens get in the way....
The big foot works but the rocks always remove mine prematurely.
LC suspension much better as you say - you will be happy.

About Cylinder covers - The only ones that work are Machineartmoto (MAMO).  All the others I have seen cause more damage than they prevent.
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2015, 09:44:11 am »
For safety, the original auxiliary lights, not spot lights.  These give a wide angle for traffic from the sides, but is expensive.
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2015, 05:10:44 pm »
I think the pod protectors from twalcom are quite nifty... O0
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #15 on: May 18, 2015, 05:23:55 pm »
Where and how much for those Twalcom protectors???
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #16 on: May 18, 2015, 09:38:20 pm »
Also interested in the Twalcom units........
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2015, 11:46:12 am »
Quote from: T Rex on May 16, 2015, 04:12:26 pm
Quote from: SGB on May 15, 2015, 06:53:04 pm
Depends on intended application. My list:
Nav 5
Crash bars [ top and bottom]
Bash plate
Wide pegs
Headlight protector



Please advise where you can get these and how much they are... They would definitely strengthen the crash bars significantly!

I tend to agree with these essentials .....

When buying a bash plate go for SW Motech ... It has far better protection than the standard one.

I am also a big fan of proper Pod Covers .... Also SW Motech ...? It can save your trip ....

And on the Adventure I would recommend the Chrash Bar Supports by Touratech. I have personal knowledge of one Chrash where these would have prevented serious damage ......





O, Ja .... The side stand switch is a bit exposed ..... There is a nice little protection plate for it.
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #18 on: May 20, 2015, 01:06:36 pm »
Please advise where you can get these and how much they are... They would definitely strengthen the crash bars significantly!
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Re: What are the "must have" extras for a new LC?
« Reply #19 on: May 20, 2015, 09:51:33 pm »
These bikes are heavy enough to put MORE scaffolding pipes and protectors on!

Ry net die blerrie ding, if you want to blow more dough then get a quick shifter and Akcro pipe. Then you're buying something that enhance yiur riding experience rather than protecting when you moer down
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