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Offline Bryn

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Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« on: February 21, 2013, 07:48:40 AM »
Anyone fitted a pair of the OEM fairing protectors?

Was wondering if they do as good a job as the ones from Top Block...mine's an '09 and Idon't think Top Block do them ( tried emailing and got no reply.. Great customer services) 

Seen pics of the Top Block ones with the bike on its side and the panniers are still off the ground.. I'd like to know if £375 in the Uk spent on the Kawasaki ones would be worth it  I'm thinking of protecting what's there if the bike over balances etc..   
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2013, 07:55:50 AM »
You may also want to check out murphskits.com as he is now selling the ones from Top Block.
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2013, 08:01:58 AM »
Murphs kits stating on their sites 2010 onwards at the moment...they are hoping to do 2008/9 sometime soon  ;)
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2013, 08:16:37 AM »
We don't get OEM on this side of the puddle.
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2013, 08:32:39 AM »
Quote from: gPink on February 21, 2013, 08:16:37 AM
We don't get OEM on this side of the puddle.

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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2013, 08:45:47 AM »
They didn't come out with that accessory in the US for the 1st gen bikes.  Don't know about the 2nd gens.  Sore point with me.  Asleep at the wheel, they were and still are.
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2013, 09:23:50 AM »
Quote from: Bryn on February 21, 2013, 07:48:40 AM
Anyone fitted a pair of the OEM fairing protectors?

Was wondering if they do as good a job as the ones from Top Block...mine's an '09 and Idon't think Top Block do them ( tried emailing and got no reply.. Great customer services) 

Seen pics of the Top Block ones with the bike on its side and the panniers are still off the ground.. I'd like to know if £375 in the Uk spent on the Kawasaki ones would be worth it  I'm thinking of protecting what's there if the bike over balances etc..   
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The Kawi ones for the 1st gens "are" the Top Block ones, they are just Kawi badged.
 
http://www.cornwallkawasaki.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cmd=listproducts&cat=754&id=1262&pageOffset=1
 
 
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2013, 10:47:09 AM »
I've been searching all afternoon and now going with a set of these... Available in  the U.S from twistedthrottle...

http://pdq1.com/part.php?PartID=2469&MakeID=16&ModelID=122&YearID=5967&Year=
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2013, 10:52:05 AM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on February 21, 2013, 08:45:47 AM
They didn't come out with that accessory in the US for the 1st gen bikes.  Don't know about the 2nd gens.  Sore point with me.  Asleep at the wheel, they were and still are.

I hear you there.  I had to order some parts from a UK dealer for my Versys.  Called Kawasaki US and they said they weren't doing those accessories in the US.  WTF?
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2013, 11:26:36 AM »
Bryn, have you looked at the Canyon Cages from MC Enterprises?
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2013, 11:59:48 AM »
Quote from: gPink on February 21, 2013, 11:26:36 AM
Bryn, have you looked at the Canyon Cages from MC Enterprises?

Yes, did look at them... the 09 ones didn't seem as nice as the 2010 onwards ones... I hope the ones I've now ordered as above will do the job if the bike should fall over or be lowered through necessity   :o
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2013, 12:02:35 PM »
Quote from: gPink on February 21, 2013, 11:26:36 AM
Bryn, have you looked at the Canyon Cages from MC Enterprises?

These would offer you better protection than the sliders. Unfortunately I know as it didn't protect my lower fairing in a tip over, minor scratches. Would hate to see how much damage would be done with a little forward momentum. :(

http://www.mcenterprisesusa.com/products/search/dsp_searchForm.cfm
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2013, 12:04:04 PM »

Quote from: Bryn on February 21, 2013, 11:59:48 AM
Yes, did look at them... the 09 ones didn't seem as nice as the 2010 onwards ones... I hope the ones I've now ordered as above will do the job if the bike should fall over or be lowered through necessity   :o
I felt the same way for my 08. Got the small rear bag bars and will wait til Murph stocks the Top Block.
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2013, 12:35:09 PM »
Ordered the GSG sliders now.. So will stick with them... Hoping I never need to try them  ;D
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2013, 01:04:03 PM »
I also like the first gen Kawi badged Top Block ones because of the squared silver portion vice the rounded tube style ones Murphs is selling.

But you have to use the ones for year bike, so I'd have to go use the 2nd gen ones for my 2011.
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #15 on: February 21, 2013, 03:31:51 PM »
Quote from: Bryn on February 21, 2013, 10:47:09 AM
I've been searching all afternoon and now going with a set of these (GSG)... Available in  the U.S from twistedthrottle

You might want to reconsider....  we have a fair amount of evidence they do not provide all that much protection.  And they do nothing for the bags.  My recommendation would be the McE Canyon Cages front with their bag guards for rear...
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2013, 04:34:43 PM »
Quote from: maxtog on February 21, 2013, 03:31:51 PM
My recommendation would be the McE Canyon Cages front with their bag guards for rear...
Thats what I'm going to order but Ryan said they wont have any ready to ship for 2 to 3 weeks because they're in the process of moving.
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #17 on: February 21, 2013, 04:36:40 PM »
I just wanted to pop my head in and thank those of you who recommended products from MCE! To the OP: Whatever you decide to do, I hope it works out for you. However, if you have any questions regarding our accessories, don't hesitate to ask here or send me a PM!

Quote from: Madcow on February 21, 2013, 04:34:43 PM
Thats what I'm going to order but Ryan said they wont have any ready to ship for 2 to 3 weeks because they're in the process of moving.

That's correct. We just got into our new facility and are still getting things set up. The Canyon Cages have been so popular that it's been tough keeping them in stock while we made the move because production has been halted for nearly two weeks while we moved all of our machinery. However, we should have more ready to go in about two weeks.
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2013, 04:46:22 PM »
Ryan, in todays economy it's good to hear your business is doing well. Keep up the good work.
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Re: Genuine Kawasaki engine protectors
« Reply #19 on: February 22, 2013, 04:45:27 AM »
Quote from: maxtog on February 21, 2013, 03:31:51 PM
You might want to reconsider....  we have a fair amount of evidence they do not provide all that much protection.  And they do nothing for the bags.  My recommendation would be the McE Canyon Cages front with their bag guards for rear...

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