Engine crash bars - Worth fitting?

Had DP bars fitted last week and I think they enhance the look of the bike.

 

Had DP bars fitted last week and I think they enhance the look of the bike.

 

Thanks for the photos.

DP?

Jimbop, I see you have lights. What make and are they any good?

Cheers

Kevin

 

DP = Ducati Performance

LED spots are DP too but I suspect originally manufactured by Givi at a guess. Drivers are noticeably less keen to pull out on me with the spotlights set to stun, ie switched on.

 

I have crash bars, mine went over with me on it, , well I jumped off pretty quick, only damage was some scratches to the crash bars, so yes they are worth it by a long way, especially if you are short

 

Thanks madproff. I'm not short but the Mutley is very top heavy with 30+ kilos of luggage and the misses on the back.

One of my main concerns is trashing the vulnerable looking water pump housing. Do you think the bars would give more clearance between the water pump and Tarmac?

Kevin

 

I think if it went over with crash bars the tarmac would not touch the water pump housing.

 

Thanks, good info.