Quote Originally Posted by learningtofly View Post

If you have the option of engine bars for your bike then consider them too. I went for the latter on advice from the guy at Triumph, and I've read some stuff online regarding frame sliders that suggests that they can increase risk/damage in some situations (e.g. catching on tarmac and causing a flip, creating a single stress point on the frame, etc).

Notwithstanding the above, I'm sure someone with real experience will be along soon

PS Just to add, remember that you can often get engine case covers too.
I would say that is sensible advice - whilst the dynamics of a crash are complex I feel the protection in the event of a minor tumble which is far more likely outweighs the additional risk if any in a high speed incident.

And just to remind how easy it is to get caught out I nearly fell off the other day as lost the front wheel on pine needles - very low speed was able to hold the bike up with my leg and some help from a car I was alongside at the time so no damage done but for a few seconds I thought I was going to be picking the bike up.



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