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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: ZG on May 14, 2011, 12:28:18 PM
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Great product IMO, it's a French company but they communicate in english very well via email, fast shipping too... :thumbs:
http://www.top-block.com/index.php (http://www.top-block.com/index.php)
Here's some pics of mine. 8)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG00179-20110401-1457.jpg)
They make 2 options, laser engraved or removable stickers, I went with the stickers and peeled them off...
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG00181-20110401-1710.jpg)
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How much?
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How much?
I don't remember exactly but I think they were about $650 shipped, not cheap I know but I think they're the best looking option out there, and the quality is superb!
Very easy to read install instructions too, here they are in English.
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Only decent looking setup out there. They look great.
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these look like they would help a ton in that situation. what year is your bike, for fitment reasons.
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these look like they would help a ton in that situation. what year is your bike, for fitment reasons.
Mine is an 09, but they also make a set for the 10/11 that are the same concept but look slightly different, there's pics on their web-site.
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Mine is an 09, but they also make a set for the 10/11 that are the same concept but look slightly different, there's pics on their web-site.
thanks AGAIN man.
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Fred H has them on his bike: http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/topblock (http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/topblock)
He started a thread before the old forum crashed regarding tip over protection, gotten a few responses and mentioned something to the effect of "level playing field" since they do require drilling a hole in the plastic. As always, the photos he posted are a great resource. Thanks Fred. Sam
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Fred H has them on his bike: http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/topblock (http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/topblock)
He started a thread before the old forum crashed regarding tip over protection, gotten a few responses and mentioned something to the effect of "level playing field" since they do require drilling a hole in the plastic. As always, the photos he posted are a great resource. Thanks Fred. Sam
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Wow, thanks for posting that link with pics, those are some great shot's of the bike on it's side and clearly shows even the bags aren't touching the ground!! Awesome, thank you G!
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Farkle bump for MrFurious new 09 black...
Get your list going Jim! ;)
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They look like they would work if you just dropped the bike at a stand still, and that would have to be an easy drop. But if you were moving I don't think they would be much good. But I guess they are better than nothing.
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(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/134427771_lVdLo9wF.jpg)
Well that answers my question to if they protect the bags. They do look like one of the best options out there.
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They look great but cost more than a set of crash and tip over bars.
Are there any shin clearance issues? (with Top Block)
I have long legs and always planned to install police style crash bars and add cheap clamp on highway pegs. (and lights when I win the lotto)
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Are there any shin clearance issues? (with Top Block)
No clearance issues for me at all...
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Only decent looking setup out there. They look great.
+1
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They look like they would work if you just dropped the bike at a stand still, and that would have to be an easy drop. But if you were moving I don't think they would be much good.
I think if the bike is placed carefully down, it will prevent contact with the bags. But if you walked over to the bike and pushed it over, it bet it would have enough energy to bounce enough (or even cantilever over) and hit the bags. Besides, all this assumes working on a PERFECTLY FLAT and CLEAN paved area with no obstructions, holes, large rocks, curbs, etc.
Compared with no protection at all, I think they would certainly help tremendously even with a harder fall over or with a moving fall. Plus they really look nice (unlike most protective stuff). They are certainly expensive, and not as easy to obtain as other stuff, though.
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I like that they don't look like handicapped bathroom bars....
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I like that they don't look like handicapped bathroom bars....
But then you miss out on the wonderful leg rest.
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I like that they don't look like handicapped bathroom bars....
Yep, they are definitely the ones I will buy (probably be a Christmas pressie). Not so much worried about a proper 'get off' (I'm sure far more would get damaged than these would prevent), more concerned about minimising damage with the foot slip on gravel type tip over or 'U' turn f**k up.
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Yep, they are definitely the ones I will buy. Not so much worried about a proper 'get off' (I'm sure far more would get damaged than these would prevent), more concerned about minimizing damage with the foot slip on gravel type tip over or 'U' turn f**k up.
Exactly. And that is my biggest concern... especially since I was unable to lower the C14 enough for my short legs. I am at great risk of slow-drops from not having enough leverage to keep the bike from falling over when I make a mistake with slow/tight turns, or wilth a misplaced foot at a stop.
Again, I still don't think this design will prevent the bags from hitting except in the most unrealistically ideal situations. But it has to be a LOT more protection than nothing... and putting bathroom bars and cages on my bike is just not an option at all.... the bags just aren't worth it at that point.
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Farkle bump for MrFurious new 09 black...
Get your list going Jim! ;)
Will you stop trying to help me spend money? LOL
Actually, I've been looking at several tip over protection options and will likely go with the police style crash bars and small rear guards from MC Enterprises. Then again, since they give the Connie that Road Warrior look, maybe I should go with the full rear guard complete with shotgun carrier. ;D
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Will you stop trying to help me spend money? LOL
Actually, I've been looking at several tip over protection options and will likely go with the police style crash bars and small rear guards from MC Enterprises. Then again, since they give the Connie that Road Warrior look, maybe I should go with the full rear guard complete with shotgun carrier. ;D
They give the connie the ADA look......
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Will you stop trying to help me spend money? LOL
Actually, I've been looking at several tip over protection options and will likely go with the police style crash bars and small rear guards from MC Enterprises. Then again, since they give the Connie that Road Warrior look, maybe I should go with the full rear guard complete with shotgun carrier. ;D
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OK Jim, I'm taking you off my buddy list... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/mad.gif) (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/facepalm.gif)
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How much for the MC enterprises crash guards?
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How much for the MC enterprises crash guards?
I haven't called to check myself, but I remember someone posted a figure like $520 for both the fronts and the small rears.
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OK Jim, I'm taking you off my buddy list... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/mad.gif) (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/facepalm.gif)
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Does someone know if the Top Block sliders are available from a US source or do I need to deal with Top Block directly?
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Does someone know if the Top Block sliders are available from a US source or do I need to deal with Top Block directly?
You need to get them direct from Top Block. Very straight forward though IMO, no problem at all with the ordering process for me, they speak english via email and shipping was fast too.
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Thanks ZG.
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Yep emailed them asking for price inc shipping and they replied by the next day. Trouble was the price nearly NZ $1000!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still cheaper than repairing a bag and fairing though. Father Christmas better be in a generous mood this year ;)
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Thanks ZG.
Send an email to Tatiana at commercial@top-block.com she's awesome and made my purchase very pleasant indeed, plus in my mind she's hot... ;) ???
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Send an email to Tatiana at commercial@top-block.com she's awesome and made my purchase very pleasant indeed, plus in my mind she's hot... ;) ???
I emailed Top Block a couple of times with no response. I spaced my mail a couple of weeks apart thinking I may have hit a French holiday or possibly a shop summer shut down (lots of small businesses do this). After hearing about the good customer support and responses in English I am a bit surprised that I have not heard from them.
Has anyone else had the same experience?
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I emailed Top Block a couple of times with no response. I spaced my mail a couple of weeks apart thinking I may have hit a French holiday or possibly a shop summer shut down (lots of small businesses do this). After hearing about the good customer support and responses in English I am a bit surprised that I have not heard from them.
Has anyone else had the same experience?
That very well could be the case, my company has factories/offices in Finland, France, and Italy, and they all 3 close down in mid summer for about a month and a half. (must be nice huh...)
Have you tried sending an inquiry from their website page? That was what I did first and then got a response from Tatiana the next day...
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Hi guys,
Just thought I'd share that the Top Block guards for 08 - 09 are exactly like the ones offered by Kawasaki as a dealer option. That is what I have installed (thanks, ZG, for showing that lost balance while doing a U-turn on a gravel road - you can't see the incline of the road in the photo - is the reason why I love my guards btw) AND I noticed underneath mine there is a stamp that reads, "Registered Community Design" with the TBR logo next to it.
So the only discernable difference is that mine have the "official" Kawasaki print logo on them.
I don't like the way the 2010+ model guards look (I agree that the tube design looks like a handicap rail lol) but I think they did very well with the 08 - 09 ones.
-Wanderlust
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Hi guys,
Just thought I'd share that the Top Block guards for 08 - 09 are exactly like the ones offered by Kawasaki as a dealer option. That is what I have installed (thanks, ZG, for showing that lost balance while doing a U-turn on a gravel road - you can't see the incline of the road in the photo - is the reason why I love my guards btw) AND I noticed underneath mine there is a stamp that reads, "Registered Community Design" with the TBR logo next to it.
So the only discernable difference is that mine have the "official" Kawasaki print logo on them.
I don't like the way the 2010+ model guards look (I agree that the tube design looks like a handicap rail lol) but I think they did very well with the 08 - 09 ones.
-Wanderlust
Yep, hope you didn't mind me using your pic to illustrate them in action brutha, I had it saved from our old forum...
Yes, Top Block manufactures the Kawi branded sliders, so they are the exact same design, I opted to go with the TBR ones because I wanted solid black with no logo's. 8)
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Yep, hope you didn't mind me using your pic to illustrate them in action brutha, I had it saved from our old forum...
Yes, Top Block manufactures the Kawi branded sliders, so they are the exact same design, I opted to go with the TBR ones because I wanted solid black with no logo's. 8)
You mean that C-14 wasn't layed down for demonstration purposes? :)
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You mean that C-14 wasn't layed down for demonstration purposes? :)
Nope, Wanderlusts went down all on her own... :'(
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any hope for a black option?? or don't they look that out of place in person??
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any hope for a black option?? or don't they look that out of place in person??
The slider part is black, or are you referring to the arm part? Here's a pic of them on mine, I think they look great! The silver arm matches the swing arm and bars etc on my bike, so I think they fit right in nicely IMO... You could have the arms powder coated black though if you wanted prior to installing them, that might look pretty cool too...
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG00396-20110713-1747.jpg)
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My only question is: Will they fit with Ronnie's Highway pegs installed?
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My only question is: Will they fit with Ronnie's Highway pegs installed?
Sorry Alexx, I have no clue on that one...
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My only question is: Will they fit with Ronnie's Highway pegs installed?
Yes, Fred H. (who is conspicuous by his absence from this forum) has Top Blocks and Ronnie's Hwy pigs installed on his bike. They look good together.
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You mean that C-14 wasn't layed down for demonstration purposes? :)
I was doing a U-turn on a gravel parking area where there was a significant incline. I misjudged the road camber and when I put my foot out to steady the bike, my boot slid on the gravel. I had to lay it down in a semi-controlled fashion. Most embarrassing part was having to flag down someone to help me lift the bike because of the loose gravel and incline (there was no way I was going to be able to lift it and put it up on the sidestand steadily with all the loose crap on the ground). Since the bike did not rock on the ground, I sustained no damage other than a tiny scarring of the plastic guard - and of course some temporary damage to my dignity and wits lol.
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I just did a search for them under the kawaski part number 123CPS0032 and found some on ebay for 577.00 but they have the logo. May be an option if TBR does not get back to you.
http://cgi.ebay.com/KAWASAKI-GTR-1400-ENGINE-GUARDS-123CPS0032-/190474501560 (http://cgi.ebay.com/KAWASAKI-GTR-1400-ENGINE-GUARDS-123CPS0032-/190474501560)
I still dont understand why we do not get all the same accesories as Europe, what do we not drop our bikes as much?
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I just did a search for them under the kawaski part number 123CPS0032 and found some on ebay for 577.00 but they have the logo. May be an option if TBR does not get back to you.
http://cgi.ebay.com/KAWASAKI-GTR-1400-ENGINE-GUARDS-123CPS0032-/190474501560 (http://cgi.ebay.com/KAWASAKI-GTR-1400-ENGINE-GUARDS-123CPS0032-/190474501560)
I still dont understand why we do not get all the same accesories as Europe, what do we not drop our bikes as much?
If you do want the Kawi branded ones the problem is finding a shop that will ship them to the US, the ebay link you attached says they only ship within the UK...
If you do want to order the Kawi ones I did find a shop that will ship them to the US, I even spoke with them on the phone back when I was hunting for a set, here's a link to their shop.
http://www.cornwallkawasaki.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cmd=listproducts&cat=754&id=1262&pageOffset=1 (http://www.cornwallkawasaki.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cmd=listproducts&cat=754&id=1262&pageOffset=1)
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If you do want the Kawi branded ones the problem is finding a shop that will ship them to the US, the ebay link you attached says they only ship within the UK...
If you do want to order the Kawi ones I did find a shop that will ship them to the US, I even spoke with them on the phone back when I was hunting for a set, here's a link to their shop.
http://www.cornwallkawasaki.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cmd=listproducts&cat=754&id=1262&pageOffset=1 (http://www.cornwallkawasaki.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cmd=listproducts&cat=754&id=1262&pageOffset=1)
Just checked it out and it says they are only available for 2008-2009. Thoughts?
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Just checked it out and it says they are only available for 2008-2009. Thoughts?
Sorry, I only hunted for ones for my 09, I'm not sure about the 10/11...
You could send them an email to see if available for the 10/11, I emailed them about shipping cost and they emailed me back the next day.
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The slider part is black, or are you referring to the arm part? Here's a pic of them on mine, I think they look great! The silver arm matches the swing arm and bars etc on my bike, so I think they fit right in nicely IMO... You could have the arms powder coated black though if you wanted prior to installing them, that might look pretty cool too...
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG00390-20110713-1741.jpg)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG00396-20110713-1747.jpg)
Man I love the looks of that black bike with the duel carbon silencers!
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Man I love the looks of that black bike with the duel carbon silencers!
Thanks Rhino, much appreciated brutha! :)
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I have just bought these as cannot afford the other types..
http://projektd.com/product_info.php?products_id=71 (http://projektd.com/product_info.php?products_id=71)
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I also enquired @ MC Enterprises for the cost of the Police Accessories for the GTR1400 09 Model, Here are the prices that have been quoted to me. 1400-100 Engine/Fairing Guards black $350.00, 1400-300 Small Side Bag Guards black $175.00. The estimated shipping cost via USPS is $83.00 to the UK..... I wont be getting any but you now have an idea of price.
http://www.mcenterprises.com (http://www.mcenterprises.com)
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I am new here so I thought I would upload a pic of my baby.. :)
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On your frontal shot, what are the humps on your mirrors, and are the mirrors also carbon covered? ???
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They are blind spot mirrors and both are covered in carbon wrap. Looks so much better.
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I have just bought these as cannot afford the other types..
http://projektd.com/product_info.php?products_id=71 (http://projektd.com/product_info.php?products_id=71)
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I also enquired @ MC Enterprises for the cost of the Police Accessories for the GTR1400 09 Model, Here are the prices that have been quoted to me. 1400-100 Engine/Fairing Guards black $350.00, 1400-300 Small Side Bag Guards black $175.00. The estimated shipping cost via USPS is $83.00 to the UK..... I wont be getting any but you now have an idea of price.
http://www.mcenterprises.com (http://www.mcenterprises.com)
me too purcahsed Projekt D Frame Slider, they are very good customer support, my own opinion and i m not working for them, just a happy customer.
The slider is great, easy to install with clear instruction but the problem with it is if you bike dropped, even slightly on it, you have to re-tight the bolt that hold the slider in place and after 2 drops, the bracket is gone.
I just got the Top-block ones, dar** they are expensive, nicely packing and very lousy instruction, i do speak French but the printed photos are there to prove that they have photo only, you cannot see a thing and hardly understand a word in there. Photos from Fred Hammond is all you need to do the installation
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me too purcahsed Projekt D Frame Slider, they are very good customer support, my own opinion and i m not working for them, just a happy customer.
The slider is great, easy to install with clear instruction but the problem with it is if you bike dropped, even slightly on it, you have to re-tight the bolt that hold the slider in place and after 2 drops, the bracket is gone.
I just got the Top-block ones, dar** they are expensive, nicely packing and very lousy instruction, i do speak French but the printed photos are there to prove that they have photo only, you cannot see a thing and hardly understand a word in there. Photos from Fred Hammond is all you need to do the installation
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I'm reading this post for the first time, and as I go through it I can't believe nobody has addressed the obvious. If the bike falls over it's going to mess up those nice looking "sliders". At around $600, whats the point of having them. I doubt if it would cost any more to replace the fairing side panel that its designed to protect. Am I missing something? I don't read french so I didn't spend any time looking at their site, but the only plausible answer I have is if it has an inexpensive plastic cover that can be replaced. But if not, why spend money on a $600 part to save a $600 part? While my numbers may be off, I'm sure ya'll see my point. Any thoughts?
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I'm reading this post for the first time, and as I go through it I can't believe nobody has addressed the obvious. If the bike falls over it's going to mess up those nice looking "sliders". At around $600, whats the point of having them. I doubt if it would cost any more to replace the fairing side panel that its designed to protect. Am I missing something? I don't read french so I didn't spend any time looking at their site, but the only plausible answer I have is if it has an inexpensive plastic cover that can be replaced. But if not, why spend money on a $600 part to save a $600 part? While my numbers may be off, I'm sure ya'll see my point. Any thoughts?
1)most tip-overs have resulted in alot more than $600 in damage. 2) I'm pretty sure that if all you needed was a single block, not all the hardware and mounting components, you could purchase one for less than the price of the entire kit. (However, I couldn't find anyinfo on purchasing these from the english version of the web site.)
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i installed the Top-block one today, it s beautiful, based on my own experiences with a few crash, slides and tip-overs on different bikes, these are the best sliders in term of look, protection and sure it s the most expensive ones too ;D ;D ;D.
Unless it s a crash or slides, these sliders wouldn't be that bad damage if you just tip your bike over, unlike the case with the Projekt D ones.
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1)most tip-overs have resulted in alot more than $600 in damage. 2) I'm pretty sure that if all you needed was a single block, not all the hardware and mounting components, you could purchase one for less than the price of the entire kit. (However, I couldn't find anyinfo on purchasing these from the english version of the web site.)
Correct, you can buy just a replacement pad (just the black part) for about $150 from them.
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i installed the Top-block one today, it s beautiful, based on my own experiences with a few crash, slides and tip-overs on different bikes, these are the best sliders in term of look, protection and sure it s the most expensive ones too ;D ;D ;D .
Unless it s a crash or slides, these sliders wouldn't be that bad damage if you just tip your bike over, unlike the case with the Projekt D ones.
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Congrats AT! :thumbs:
Post up some pics of how they look on your Connie bro. :chugbeer:
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Here you go with the Top-block Sliders.
Personally (i saw some same comment in here too) i would prefer to have the the full black Delrin side upward instead of in this picture but for the moment i m keeping the silver alu part upward as it s designed for, fearing that if it s downward, sand/dust might stuck in there ....i might turn it up side down later to see
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Here you go with the Top-block Sliders.
Personally (i saw some same comment in here too) i would prefer to have the the full black Delrin side upward instead of in this picture but for the moment i m keeping the silver alu part upward as it s designed for, fearing that if it s downward, sand/dust might stuck in there ....i might turn it up side down later to see
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Remus Hexacone Ti? :chugbeer:
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Remus Hexacone Ti? :chugbeer:
yeah, "she" deserves it :) :) :), i also chopped off the Cat making the sound deeper
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Here you go with the Top-block Sliders.
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They look great AT! :chugbeer:
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I'm reading this post for the first time, and as I go through it I can't believe nobody has addressed the obvious. If the bike falls over it's going to mess up those nice looking "sliders". At around $600, whats the point of having them. I doubt if it would cost any more to replace the fairing side panel that its designed to protect. Am I missing something? I don't read french so I didn't spend any time looking at their site, but the only plausible answer I have is if it has an inexpensive plastic cover that can be replaced. But if not, why spend money on a $600 part to save a $600 part? While my numbers may be off, I'm sure ya'll see my point. Any thoughts?
There are falls, and there are falls. A fall where the bike goes down while in motion, during an accident, is going to tear up the bike no matter what sliders may be installed. Sliders will limit the extent of the damage internally in that scenario but the fairing will be toast. However, in a fall like the one I had last year (that is, a lost balance "fall" where I was able to set the bike down without it slamming onto the pavement), the sliders are worth their weight in gold.
I lost my balance on what is called "chipped seal" pavement (essentially pea-size gravel held together with a tar binder; very cheap compared to asphault) because the car park had a lot of loose gravel on the pavement surface, and the area was not level. I put my foot out to steady the bike and my foot slid in the gravel. Down the bike went. After a panic moment where I saw very expensive repair invoices flash before my eyes, I looked the bike over and discovered that other than the bottom of the slider, no part of the bike fairing - including side bags - was touching the ground. And better still, once I got the bike back to vertical (with the help of a passer-by due to the angle of the pavement), I looked over the slider plastic and saw that the only damage was a slight impression at the bottom. Looking down to the slider from above, no damage was visible.
Without that $600 slider installed, that situation would have likely resulted in bodywork being required for side fairing, right mirror, and right saddlebag. Not cheap at all.
After that incident I added the bolt-on sliders to the front axle and at the rear just for good measure.
-Wanderlust
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I have long legs and always planned to install police style crash bars and add cheap clamp on highway pegs.
Has anybody done this? I would like to see a pic of highway pegs one of these.
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That's what insurance is for.
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That's what insurance is for.
Having Top Block on my Connie is insurance... :)
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The price here looks pretty good...I did not contact them about shipping to the USA.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190474501560?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190474501560?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
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The price here looks pretty good...I did not contact them about shipping to the USA.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190474501560?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190474501560?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
I priced em both when I got mine RC, the to door cost was within $80 IIRC... I ended up going with the Top Block (actually they're both Top Block, they made them for Kawi) because I wanted all black without the white Kawi badge.
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I priced em both when I got mine RC, the to door cost was within $80 IIRC... I ended up going with the Top Block (actually they're both Top Block, they made them for Kawi) because I wanted all black without the white Kawi badge.
what?! you liked black? why didn't you say so? ???
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what?! you liked black? why didn't you say so? ???
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Oh Martin... :battle:
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what?! you liked black? why didn't you say so? ???
Yeah, really. I am shocked to learn this new information!
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The price here looks pretty good...I did not contact them about shipping to the USA.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190474501560?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190474501560?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
I did contact them and the answer was......NO!
I'm sorry but we only post within the UK. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Regards.
- admcparts
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Call me crazy if you will, but if I'm sitting on multiple sets of 700.00 side guards, I MIGHT find a way to ship them anywhere except maybe Nigeria. Actually, dont you feel sorry for the Nigerian guy trying to get his Vintage KZ900 running again?
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Totally agree, at $560.00 plus shipping at $50.00 that is still only $610.00, and that is close enough to the McEnterprise bars to justify it IMO.
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* What is missing in this thread are some good pictures of the Top Block installed on a 2010+.
* It was mentioned that the design is different from the 2008/9 and "not as nice". How are they different?
* Someone else mentioned there were installation instructions somewhere out there. Where? I just don't understand how these can be mounted without drilling holes in the fairing....
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OOps, I answered some of my own questions from that OTHER forum search results:
http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/topblock (http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/topblock)
Yep, the 2010+ version of the Top Block is much less attractive than the older model. Yep, requires drilling. They are really not making this an easy decision (not as attractive, way expensive, no USA dealer, extra fees and risk, drilling fairing)
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* What is missing in this thread are some good pictures of the Top Block installed on a 2010+.
* It was mentioned that the design is different from the 2008/9 and "not as nice". How are they different?
* Someone else mentioned there were installation instructions somewhere out there. Where? I just don't understand how these can be mounted without drilling holes in the fairing....
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OOps, I answered some of my own questions from that OTHER forum search results:
http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/topblock (http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/topblock)
Yep, the 2010+ version of the Top Block is much less attractive than the older model. Yep, requires drilling. They are really not making this an easy decision (not as attractive, way expensive, no USA dealer, extra fees and risk, drilling fairing)
Max, here's my advice bro...
Deep breath, exhale out... drink somewhere between 1 and 12 beers, then email Tatiana your order! Just trust me for once will ya?? I wouldn't steer ya wrong man, I promise... ;D
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Max, here's my advice bro...
Deep breath, exhale out... drink somewhere between 1 and 12 beers, then email Tatiana your order! Just trust me for once will ya?? I wouldn't steer ya wrong man, I promise... ;D
ZG - I have tried to contact Top Block a half dozen times over a few months with no response. I took your advice about Tatiana a few weeks ago. Still no luck. I have no idea what the deal is. Do you have some special contact information?
Mark
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ZG - I have tried to contact Top Block a half dozen times over a few months with no response. I took your advice about Tatiana a few weeks ago. Still no luck. I have no idea what the deal is. Do you have some special contact information?
Mark
Did you email her at commercial@top-block.com??
That is how I was always able to reach her... Before getting her email address l just reached out to Top Block through their website, which is how I then got an email from her which is how I got her email adress.
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Did you email her at commercial@top-block.com??
That is how I was always able to reach her... Before getting her email address l just reached out to Top Block through their website, which is how I then got an email from her which is how I got her email adress.
Is that the whole email address or do you have to add her name to it? (Like tatiana.commercial@top-block.com)
Mark
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Is that the whole email address or do you have to add her name to it? (Like tatiana.commercial@top-block.com)
Mark
Nope, just commercial@top-block.com
I'm guessing it's a group email, not person specific, but I would always got replies from Tatiana. Did you try doing a query through their website?
It boggles my mind that folks have such a tough time getting through to them, I did not have that problem at all... ???
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Nope, just commercial@top-block.com
Got it. I gave it another shot. I included her name in the subject line this time. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for the help ZG.
Mark
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If the TB protection looked as nice, and followed the lines of the bike as nicely as they did for the '08-'09, I'd be all over them. They just don't look nearly as good on the '10+. :'(
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If the TB protection looked as nice, and followed the lines of the bike as nicely as they did for the '08-'09, I'd be all over them. They just don't look nearly as good on the '10+. :'(
I totally agree. It looks like a totally different company designed them..... totally.
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Got it. I gave it another shot. I included her name in the subject line this time. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for the help ZG.
Mark
Good news. Tatiana did contact me with the message that I can order via PayPal. I have no idea why my other messages didn't get their attention. At the current exchange rate, it's looking close to $700. I am going to go for it.
Mark
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Good news. Tatiana did contact me with the message that I can order via PayPal. I have no idea why my other messages didn't get their attention. At the current exchange rate, it's looking close to $700. I am going to go for it.
Mark
Congrats Mark! 8) :thumbs:
Make sure to post up some pics when you get them installed!
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Congrats Mark! 8) :thumbs:
Make sure to post up some pics when you get them installed!
Will do!
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Did anybody try to set up a group purchase from Top Block? Cause I just emailed her and I speak and write french. Maybe we could negotiate something like the deal negotiated with MC Enterprises. Should we be able to save even 15%, that's $105. I will keep everyone informed cause I'd like to get some at a more reasonable price for my new 2012 to replace the GSG's I had on my 2008. Hate the fact that I would have to drill but Fred Harmon has a very good set of pictures with the how to do it so I guess I could do the same.
Would anyone be interrested in purchasing the top block sliders on a group purchase if they are willing to go ahead with a group reduced price?
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Would like to know from Fred or another person that has the TB installed on the 2008-09 or on the 2010-12 if it's easy to remove when you need to work under the fairing.
If someone knows that is also an important factor.
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Did anybody try to set up a group purchase from Top Block? Cause I just emailed her and I speak and write french. Maybe we could negotiate something like the deal negotiated with MC Enterprises. Should we be able to save even 15%, that's $105. I will keep everyone informed cause I'd like to get some at a more reasonable price for my new 2012 to replace the GSG's I had on my 2008. Hate the fact that I would have to drill but Fred Harmon has a very good set of pictures with the how to do it so I guess I could do the same.
Would anyone be interrested in purchasing the top block sliders on a group purchase if they are willing to go ahead with a group reduced price?
:feedback:
I tried to gage interest on here for a group buy when I got mine Tom, but for the most part even at $100 savings they were still more $ than the majority of folks wanted to spend... :(
Good luck with it though, I love mine! 8) :thumbs:
And to be honest if you're gonna drop the $ for em a $100 give or take wouldn't keep me from or motivate me to get em... You either want em or you don't IMO. ;)
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I had enquired last year for ten sets sold they said they would give $30 dollar discount not enough in my mind so I dropped it. But if your up to it have a go maybe things have changed some since.
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* What is missing in this thread are some good pictures of the Top Block installed on a 2010+.
* It was mentioned that the design is different from the 2008/9 and "not as nice". How are they different?
* Someone else mentioned there were installation instructions somewhere out there. Where? I just don't understand how these can be mounted without drilling holes in the fairing....
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OOps, I answered some of my own questions from that OTHER forum search results:
http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/topblock (http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/topblock)
Yep, the 2010+ version of the Top Block is much less attractive than the older model. Yep, requires drilling. They are really not making this an easy decision (not as attractive, way expensive, no USA dealer, extra fees and risk, drilling fairing)
Thanks for the link. Now I am wondering what the cost is if I buy them in France.
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Thanks for the link. Now I am wondering what the cost is if I buy them in France.
I would think the cost would be the same, just no shipping cost... :-\
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I would think the cost would be the same, just no shipping cost... :-\
Well I went to a Kawi dealer here in Genoble today, 477 euros, or about $650. They had a '12 GTR1400 but no price tag. A ZXR1400 had a price tag with 15,699 euros or about $21,350!!! Zow!
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Good news. Tatiana did contact me with the message that I can order via PayPal. I have no idea why my other messages didn't get their attention. At the current exchange rate, it's looking close to $700. I am going to go for it.
Mark
So I sent my PayPal payment on March 23rd. I didn't hear a word from Top Block after that. I was starting to get a bit worried until the package arrived yesterday. Wow! that was really fast!! Eleven days including 2 weekends. I have done my fair share of international shipping and this is about the fastest I have seen.
On to the installation this weekend.
Mark
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So I sent my PayPal payment on March 23rd. I didn't hear a word from Top Block after that. I was starting to get a bit worried until the package arrived yesterday. Wow! that was really fast!! Eleven days including 2 weekends. I have done my fair share of international shipping and this is about the fastest I have seen.
On to the installation this weekend.
Mark
Sweet! Congrats Mark!! 8) :thumbs:
Get those babies installed and show us some pics bro... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/wait.gif)
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I talked about my install in another thread....now posting pictures....they do not look bad at all in person pictures just don't tell the tale...then again beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.LOL They are a top quality product here's hoping I don't ever need them. Looks llike ZG's did him good...Sorry pics are not the best cheap camera...Comtemplating turning the silver top plate into black but they do look OK in person.
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u36/Alf55/BikerideApril222012004.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u36/Alf55/BikerideApril222012003.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u36/Alf55/BikerideApril222012002.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u36/Alf55/BikerideApril222012001.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u36/Alf55/BikerideApril222012007.jpg)
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Looks great bro, congrats! 8)
Here's to hoping you never need em, but if you ever do I know they work! :-[ ;D :thumbs: :hail:
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Comtemplating turning the silver top plate into black
+1. I am not sure why they would use a silver plate on the 2nd gen version. Makes no sense. I think in another thread someone was saying it might be possible to reverse the two sides, so you are turning them upside down with the black rubber facing up. Does it look like that is a possibility?
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I think in another thread someone was saying it might be possible to reverse the two sides, so you are turning them upside down with the black rubber facing up. Does it look like that is a possibility?
Nope, they look the same but they are side specific... I saw somebody powder coated or painted that silver plate on the 10+ version and it did look alot better IMO...
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And they work!! :thumbs: :thumbs:
See this thread below for pics... :o
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8315.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8315.0)
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I finely finished my TB tip-over protector installation. I was very impressed with the fit, quality and design. The styling makes it look like OEM equipment. Being in engineering that’s high praise coming from me. I now understand why they are expensive.
I de-badged my bike so I was a bit disappointed that the black plastic pieces had the “KAWASAKI” logo printed on the vertical surfaces. All the pictures that I have seen did not have the logo. I tried wiping them off with lacquer thinner with no luck. I will give them a rub with wet 600 grit sandpaper to see if that works.
ZG – After seeing your pictures it appears that you have your black plastic parts installed on the wrong sides (right should be left and left should be right). With my KAWASAKI logoed parts installed in the right orientation the small white lettering that reads “Registered Community Design” should be facing the pavement.
I hope I never have to use these but it’s good to know that I have them!
Mark
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Congrats Mark!
But...
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/cdsioduyf8we.gif)
As for the right vs left I find that intriguing, I was told by TB they aren't reversable?? ??? :-\
If that's the case though then it makes buying spare plastic grinders all the more worth it! Buy one spare grinder and you're good to go no matter which side goes down! :)
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I'll update this thread for future searches, powder coated the arms black... they blend in quite nicely now IMO. 8)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5720.jpg)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5716.jpg)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5688.jpg)
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I'll update this thread for future searches, powder coated the arms black... they blend in quite nicely now IMO. 8)
Let's see.... you still need black caliper holders, black rotors, black exhaust, and....
BTW- What camera are you using now... really sharp pictures.
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Let's see.... you still need black caliper holders, black rotors, black exhaust, and....
:rotflmao: :thumbs:
BTW- What camera are you using now... really sharp pictures.
Wish I could take the credit for those recent pics Max, I agree they are awesome quality! :thumbs:
They were actually shot by the shop that I go to owners son, kid has mad skills and a $1500 camera... :hail:
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I really like the looks of the Top Block protection on the '08-'09 models, but it's really ugly on the '10+. Not surprised you had yours powder coated black. ;)
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They were actually shot by the shop that I go to owners son, kid has mad skills and a $1500 camera... :hail:
Ahhh Haaa, so I was right, you did wear out your camera taking pictures of your C14. ;D
BTW- What camera are you using now... really sharp pictures.
Exif data sez: Canon EOS 5D
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Not surprised you had yours powder coated black. ;)
:thumbs: 8)
Ahhh Haaa, so I was right, you did wear out your camera taking pictures of your C14. ;D
:rotflmao: :chugbeer:
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Murph is going to start selling these next month, first the 2010's and up, then the '08-'09s.
$575, a much better deal than I got with Tatiana@Top Block or whatever her name is..
http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=504 (http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=504)
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Murph is going to start selling these next month, first the 2010's and up, then the '08-'09s.
$575, a much better deal than I got with Tatiana@Top Block or whatever her name is..
http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=504 (http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=504)
Great price indeed! I think I paid close to $700 USD shipped back when I got mine... :(
Sounds like he's also going to carry the fork and swingarm sliders from them too. :thumbs:
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=7642.msg91621#msg91621 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=7642.msg91621#msg91621)
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Great price indeed! I think I paid close to $700 USD shipped back when I got mine... :(
Agreed. Mine totaled $675.
Mark
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Well, pig may be too strong a word. However it is clear to most that the second gen Top Block sliders
don't look as good as the first gen did. Anybody that's seen a picture of ZG's bike (that would be everybody :D)
knows that the first gens look pretty good. I might be spoutin' crazy talk, but IMHO Honda STs have the best
looking tip over protection. In an effort to make my 2nd gen top blocks look better I covered them with
some Honda ST covers and ran some auto door weather gasket around them. Not perfect by any means,
especially the gasket, which is kind of wavy, but over all I think it's much better. I may be biased, could I be
so invested in my lipstick idea that I think I'm looking at Angelina Jolie, when everybody else sees Tammy Faye Baker? :-\
(http://fartymarty.smugmug.com/photos/i-9PMV6Mg/0/L/i-9PMV6Mg-L.jpg)
(http://fartymarty.smugmug.com/photos/i-7mw6M5C/0/L/i-7mw6M5C-L.jpg)
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(http://fartymarty.smugmug.com/photos/i-LPBR6TD/0/L/i-LPBR6TD-L.jpg)
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I agree, not very attractive compared to the earlier ones.
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I agree, not very attractive compared to the earlier ones.
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Looks like they were trying for the look of the tip over protection on a Honda ST.
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Looks like they were trying for the look of the tip over protection on a Honda ST.
Dude! Did you read his post? See the bolded part below.
Well, pig may be too strong a word. However it is clear to most that the second gen Top Block sliders
don't look as good as the first gen did. Anybody that's seen a picture of ZG's bike (that would be everybody :D)
knows that the first gens look pretty good. I might be spoutin' crazy talk, but IMHO Honda STs have the best
looking tip over protection. In an effort to make my 2nd gen top blocks look better I covered them with
some Honda ST covers and ran some auto door weather gasket around them. Not perfect by any means,
especially the gasket, which is kind of wavy, but over all I think it's much better. I may be biased, could I be
so invested in my lipstick idea that I think I'm looking at Angelina Jolie, when everybody else sees Tammy Faye Baker? :-\
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Dude! Did you read his post? See the bolded part below.
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Good eye though. :)
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Hi All, I know this post is old but if anyone is interested, I have a set of these top blocks that I currently have listed on EBAY. They have been used so the black plastic caps shown signs of this but I am sure for the money I have them up for, someone could repair and repaint the outers and end up will a really good set. Here is the link if anyone wants a look.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141466356854?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141466356854?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
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Hey plazy, did they work as advertised? These fit first gen? How much is 120 in USD? Is that shipped?
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I have a set of these top blocks that I currently have listed on EBAY. They have been used so the black plastic caps shown signs of this but I am sure for the money I have them up for, someone could repair and repaint the outers and end up will a really good set. Here is the link if anyone wants a look.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141466356854?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141466356854?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
I'm not trying to ruin a sale, but since your listing says "what you see is what you get", I'd like to point out that your for sale Gen I set is incomplete. In addition to what is shown in your listing there is a long cross bolt (it goes all the way from one side of the bike to the other) and two vertical bars missing. Not quite as easy to source as just missing bolts would be. Perhaps you have the missing parts but didn't recognize them as part of the set?
The whole set should look roughly like this Gen II set in Fred's photo below:
(http://m4.i.pbase.com/g4/41/9841/2/134427754.EwkF7Wuv.jpg)