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I see. Thanks. So it is essentially a dust and debris boot...is that right? Are there any cautions on using them?
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I see. Thanks. So it is essentially a dust and debris boot...is that right? Are there any cautions on using them?
Dust and debris, yes, but also keeps bug splatter off your fork tubes. Dried bugs, if not attended to, can damage fork seals and cause leaks.
An alternative with less protection, but a different look, is these Triumph fork protectors that also fit the NC.
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Hi,
Do you have a Triumph part number for those fork protectors/shields?
Thanks
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I see. Thanks. So it is essentially a dust and debris boot...is that right? Are there any cautions on using them?
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Hi,
Do you have a Triumph part number for those fork protectors/shields?
Thanks
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This style is difficult to get out of way to clean tube. Some dust will get past and one should periodically wipe it off the tube. As was already said, main benefit is to prevent damage from impact such as a pebble from passing traffic or dried bugs.
Thanks Sliphorn. I am from Chicago...born and raised...retired cop from the city...have a family home in Wisconsin not too far from the Dells. It's where I first rode too funnily enough. So do you think that the evoguard is good because of its ease of installation or becuase of its protective qualities...or both. Sorry for all the questions. Type A. Also, any thoughts on a centerstand in general and OEM or aftermarket?I'll chime in here. I can't speak about the fork protectors as I have no experience with them on an NC, but the standard Extenda Fenda from pyramid-plastics.co.uk works fine for me. I secured it with gorilla glue and did not use the included rivets. I just finished a 1000 mile trip riding the driftless region of Wisconsin and all is well. I also have an evotech-performance.com radiator guard that is excellent. It's a very good design and easy to attach.
I don't have an aftermarket skid plate, but the one from altrider.com looks very sturdy.
The full gators cover more and don't require any maintenanceThanks, Fuzzy. Are there alternatives to this style that allow for ease of maintenance...that you are aware of? Also, does anyone know if there is a difference in quality on skid plates? If so, which brands are better and why? I am going to do very little, if any, off road riding but I really think that filter should be protected. Same question for radiator guards. And last question for this post...fender extender...are there better brands than others? Can they be atttached with no exposed hardware (adhesive i presume)?
Thanks Sliphorn. I am from Chicago...born and raised...retired cop from the city...have a family home in Wisconsin not too far from the Dells. It's where I first rode too funnily enough. So do you think that the evoguard is good because of its ease of installation or becuase of its protective qualities...or both. Sorry for all the questions. Type A. Also, any thoughts on a centerstand in general and OEM or aftermarket?
Bike gets here next week on the 10th!
Thanks, Fuzzy. Are there alternatives to this style that allow for ease of maintenance...that you are aware of? Also, does anyone know if there is a difference in quality on skid plates? If so, which brands are better and why? I am going to do very little, if any, off road riding but I really think that filter should be protected. Same question for radiator guards. And last question for this post...fender extender...are there better brands than others? Can they be atttached with no exposed hardware (adhesive i presume)?
If money is no object for a bash plate, Dale/HondaBikePro's excellent product. Otherwise, I'd be going Hepco & Becker if this was a priority for me. EDIT: I don't think Hepco & Becker makes a fit for DCT however...
'm 6'1. My ergo suggestions are:
Rox handle bar risers. Raise the bars and can adjust forward and back. I have mine positioned slightly forward.
lowering foot pegs. several different vendors of them. Some are adjustable forward and back. If you are looking at running dirt roads where you will stand then get off road versions
Highway pegs
New seat. Several versions on it. I did Seat concepts. also look up slope mod on the forum.
For rear visibility I did Admore light. Many options on this.
taller windscreen. While expensive it is hard to beat Madstad
Again for riding dirt or gravel, get a skidplate.