Hi Matt, i love ur Bike. U inspiered me to buy a green XSR myself. I´d love to see a video about the Mounting of the Givi Crash Bars. I Have no idea how to install the holders on the suspesion but i´d love to add these to my bike. Thanks for sharing ur ideas!
Thanks for all the input. I finally got my IBEX skid plate ( about two weeks shiping from Belgium to California) and it is a nice piece of metal. Getting the attachment point for the GIVI crash bars on the rear shock was a little challenging but that is done ( a one man operation ) so I am waiting for the weather to cool to finish the job, While I am waiting for that I am hoping that the skid plate doesn't interfere with the crash bars. If it does I was hoping you could explain how you bent yours so nicely. Thanks again.
Nice one! Good job getting the bars on, they can be a pain with only one person! Glad I could be of some help with the video. With the plate, I literally just smacked it with a hammer using a cloth to not scratch it! 😂 It wasn't very elagent I must admit!
@@ballamoto Matt just finished up with the crash bars and went to check the fit of the skid plate. There is no way this skid plate is going to slip in there without the crash bars being loosened. Does this sound right or am I doing something wrong? What tires are you running they look like Shinko? Thanks again.
Hola, he comprado el protector para la zona de tubos de escape, mi modelo es el mismo que el del video y la pieza ha sido comprada a través del mismo fabricante pero me dicen en la casa oficial de yamaha que está pieza no es para mi modelo (yamaha xsr700 año de fabricación 2019) por favor podríais indicarme o remitirme instrucciones de montaje. Escribo desde Madrid, disculpen que escriba en español. Gracias y un saludo
Thanks for this! it really helps. I got the bars but still figuring out how to install them properly. Could you explain a bit better why the rear suspension part is tricky? how did you do it? Thanks!
Yes unfortunately I didn't film that! The bars need to be attached to the suspension mount. In order to do that you need to remove the bolt from the suspension. So you will need to jack the bike up, and also jack the rear wheel up, to make the suspension "neutral". I would take a look at a video of how to remove the rear suspension (same for most bikes), and that will give you a better idea of what to do 👍
Liked the video so much I went and bought the same crash bars and skid plate. I have a 2019 MT07 and I am wondering what you installed first, the bars or the skid plate? I'm hoping it doesn't require bending the skid plate like yours. I received the crash bars already and just waiting on KGL for the Ibex skid plate. I am in California and the only place I could find the Ibex skid plate was in Belguim. If you have any pull get them to find a distributor in the States.
Oh awesome! I installed the bars first, and to be honest you need to get the plate off and on with the bars installed so you can change the oil filter when it needs doing. Some guys have said they didn't need to bend the plate, so you might be in luck! Bending mine just made it a lot easier 👍 good luck!
@@ballamoto Thanks for the heads up. I was hoping the oil filter could be taken off with the plate still on. Regardless it is going to be a nice upgrade. Thanks
@@biker1106 I'm pretty sure it can't unfortunately. Also, you'd need to remove it to get to the sump plug anyway. Still, only needs removing once a year or so!
Hi ! Your video is great, thank you. I just baught an xsr 2021 (euro 5) and wonder if the skid plate and the crash bars can be mounted on my new bike. Thank you for your answer
Hey dude, love the bike! I just bought the xsr700 in forest green and I'll be looking to add a few of these parts you've got! Can I ask where you got your hands on the brogue accessories? Did you order them from brogue themselves?
Hey, that's awesome! The best colour 👊 yes I got the parts from Brogue. I ordered a few, but also have been gifted some for spreading the word about their products ✌️
@@ballamoto yeah man, I'd love to get a hold of their stuff but I'm afraid of tax charges. Is it much? Love the stuff man. There's a few people doing xsr700 cafe vibes but, let's just say, you're way more down to earth. Can't listen to them, I'll easily listen to you!
@@REBUTTELER yeah I did get stung with tax unfortunately. It was a bit of a shock. But I hunted and hunted for a different front light but never found one, so I took the tax hit and went for it! Absolutely no regrets now that the money side of things has worn off! 😂 Thanks mate! Really appreciate that! 🙏👍
No problem! Absolutely not, no affect on street at all. And so far it has saved me from some very possible Exhaust and Sump damage off road! Only problem is there isn't much ground clearance!
Bike looks great. Is your exhaust a straight through? or does it have a catalytic converter? finding it hard to find out what the rules are in UK for MOT. Any advice appreciated
Mine actually has no Cat at the moment. I may have to pick one up for the MOT, although I'm pretty sure they don't check the emissions on a motorcycle MOT 🤔 only issue may be the noise level!
@@ballamoto thinking about getting the scproject 70s conical for my xsr, did you order your exhaust from a uk dealer? any recommendations? keep up the good work!
Matt just finished up with the crash bars and went to check the fit of the skid plate. There is no way this skid plate is going to slip in there without the crash bars being loosened. Does this sound right or am I doing something wrong? Thanks again.
I just about managed to fit mine in (after bending the front in a little as shown in the video), but it now goes on and off quite well! No loosening of the bars required 🤔
@@ballamoto Thanks for the reply. I have a sneaky feeling that perhaps your aftermarket exhaust might give you a little more room than stock pipes. Just had my coffee and am going to go tackle again. From the looks of your post a number of people have installed this matchup and I am the only one experiencing any problems. Makes you want to go hmmmm. Wish me luck. Then again if it doesn't squeeze in there without loosening the bars no biggie I like to wrench. Just thought I was missing something, One more thing it looks like your running Shinko tires? If so what are your thoughts?
@@biker1106 that is strange, it should fit better with the stock exhaust, or at least that's what I've heard, as the pipes are a little more bent out of the way! Well good luck! 😂 I'm actually running the Scorpion STRs now, and love them, both on and off road they're great! I was running the Pirelli MT60RS and they were great on road, but not amazing off road - ok on light gravel but anymore than that and they were a bit slidy!
@@ballamoto Well I had do take one side of the crash bar off and loosen the other a little to slip the skid plate in. I had to bend the plate like you did to get the 4 screws to line up.I think it would have fit if the front of the plate didn't have that bend at the top. It was to wide to slip between the pipes and the crash bar, Maybe next oil change I'll flatten the top edge so it will slip between. Other than that I am stoked with the outcome. Thanks for the help.
@@biker1106 that's awesome news man! Glad you ended up getting there with it. As you say, it's a bit of a pain but we'll worth it in the end. Enjoy mate!
Hi Matt,
i love ur Bike. U inspiered me to buy a green XSR myself. I´d love to see a video about the Mounting of the Givi Crash Bars. I Have no idea how to install the holders on the suspesion but i´d love to add these to my bike.
Thanks for sharing ur ideas!
Finally! Thank god I had you when I mounted those on my xsr! Nice thought about filming a video about it! 👍
Haha finally indeed! Well overdue 😂 Glad I helped 🤙
The video quality is fabulous, keep going
Thanks a lot! 👍
thank you. It was very helpful！
Awesome vid Matt, just ordered the parts!
Awesome! Good luck 🤞 👊
Thanks for all the input. I finally got my IBEX skid plate ( about two weeks shiping from Belgium to California) and it is a nice piece of metal. Getting the attachment point for the GIVI crash bars on the rear shock was a little challenging but that is done ( a one man operation ) so I am waiting for the weather to cool to finish the job, While I am waiting for that I am hoping that the skid plate doesn't interfere with the crash bars. If it does I was hoping you could explain how you bent yours so nicely. Thanks again.
Nice one! Good job getting the bars on, they can be a pain with only one person! Glad I could be of some help with the video. With the plate, I literally just smacked it with a hammer using a cloth to not scratch it! 😂 It wasn't very elagent I must admit!
@@ballamoto Matt just finished up with the crash bars and went to check the fit of the skid plate. There is no way this skid plate is going to slip in there without the crash bars being loosened. Does this sound right or am I doing something wrong? What tires are you running they look like Shinko? Thanks again.
Very professional video here 👏
Thanks very much!
Nice mods, and a nice ride.
Thanks! 🤙
nice video and great information. Not my thing..... yet.
Thank you for the compliment! Haha, I like the word "yet" in there ;)
I've seen you're Story on Instagram,
Beautiful bike man.
Thanks a lot!
Hola, he comprado el protector para la zona de tubos de escape, mi modelo es el mismo que el del video y la pieza ha sido comprada a través del mismo fabricante pero me dicen en la casa oficial de yamaha que está pieza no es para mi modelo (yamaha xsr700 año de fabricación 2019) por favor podríais indicarme o remitirme instrucciones de montaje. Escribo desde Madrid, disculpen que escriba en español. Gracias y un saludo
Thanks for this! it really helps. I got the bars but still figuring out how to install them properly. Could you explain a bit better why the rear suspension part is tricky? how did you do it? Thanks!
Yes unfortunately I didn't film that! The bars need to be attached to the suspension mount. In order to do that you need to remove the bolt from the suspension. So you will need to jack the bike up, and also jack the rear wheel up, to make the suspension "neutral". I would take a look at a video of how to remove the rear suspension (same for most bikes), and that will give you a better idea of what to do 👍
Nice video Matt! When you make the small revs in the end, is that down quick shifting?
Yes, well not 'quick shifting' as such, but rev matching to change down smoothly yeah 👍
Liked the video so much I went and bought the same crash bars and skid plate. I have a 2019 MT07 and I am wondering what you installed first, the bars or the skid plate? I'm hoping it doesn't require bending the skid plate like yours. I received the crash bars already and just waiting on KGL for the Ibex skid plate. I am in California and the only place I could find the Ibex skid plate was in Belguim. If you have any pull get them to find a distributor in the States.
Oh awesome! I installed the bars first, and to be honest you need to get the plate off and on with the bars installed so you can change the oil filter when it needs doing. Some guys have said they didn't need to bend the plate, so you might be in luck! Bending mine just made it a lot easier 👍 good luck!
@@ballamoto Thanks for the heads up. I was hoping the oil filter could be taken off with the plate still on. Regardless it is going to be a nice upgrade.
Thanks
@@biker1106 I'm pretty sure it can't unfortunately. Also, you'd need to remove it to get to the sump plug anyway. Still, only needs removing once a year or so!
That Seat is incredible. WOW! Could anyone please point me where to get this?
It was custom made I'm afraid. I would talk to some local upholsterers if I were you! 😁👍
Hi ! Your video is great, thank you. I just baught an xsr 2021 (euro 5) and wonder if the skid plate and the crash bars can be mounted on my new bike. Thank you for your answer
I'm really sorry but I don't know!
@@ballamoto thank you for your answer! I keep on searching :-)
What jacket are you wearing at the begining? I'm looking for something similar
It's the Merlin Stockton jacket 👍
@@ballamoto thanks!
Does anyone know reason why Givi TN2130 only fits MT07 2018 + model years as far I know there is no changes in frame from 2015 > 2018 model
Not too sure really. But I have seen it fitted to earlier versions and it fits fine!
Do you need to remove the whole thing to change oil/oil filter or just the front bracket?
I remove the bash plate, it's only 4 bolts and slides away from the bars
@@ballamoto Dammit now I have to buy this 😅
@@pavloscore 🤣 I recommend! It's a great setup 👍
Hey dude, love the bike! I just bought the xsr700 in forest green and I'll be looking to add a few of these parts you've got!
Can I ask where you got your hands on the brogue accessories? Did you order them from brogue themselves?
Hey, that's awesome! The best colour 👊 yes I got the parts from Brogue. I ordered a few, but also have been gifted some for spreading the word about their products ✌️
@@ballamoto yeah man, I'd love to get a hold of their stuff but I'm afraid of tax charges. Is it much?
Love the stuff man. There's a few people doing xsr700 cafe vibes but, let's just say, you're way more down to earth. Can't listen to them, I'll easily listen to you!
@@REBUTTELER yeah I did get stung with tax unfortunately. It was a bit of a shock. But I hunted and hunted for a different front light but never found one, so I took the tax hit and went for it! Absolutely no regrets now that the money side of things has worn off! 😂
Thanks mate! Really appreciate that! 🙏👍
Love it
Thank you for sharing this. Adding the plate below limit somehow the street performance in the curves? what is your experience so far with it?
No problem! Absolutely not, no affect on street at all. And so far it has saved me from some very possible Exhaust and Sump damage off road! Only problem is there isn't much ground clearance!
@@ballamoto thanks a lot for the reply. I was also suspecting the issue for the clearance… our bike is not so enduro oriented ;)
@@killick8086 haha ain't that the truth! If only it had another 4 inches clearance, it'd be great for it! 😂
Bike looks great. Is your exhaust a straight through? or does it have a catalytic converter? finding it hard to find out what the rules are in UK for MOT. Any advice appreciated
Mine actually has no Cat at the moment. I may have to pick one up for the MOT, although I'm pretty sure they don't check the emissions on a motorcycle MOT 🤔 only issue may be the noise level!
@@ballamoto thinking about getting the scproject 70s conical for my xsr, did you order your exhaust from a uk dealer? any recommendations? keep up the good work!
@@tomjenkins6597 that's a good choice. I ordered mine through a third party, but I can't remember where! Thanks mate 👍
Where did you get your seat?
I had that reupholstered locally 👍
do these fit the 2023 xsr700?
I'm not sure because of the euro 6 exhasut, but if you have an aftermarket one then possibly
Matt just finished up with the crash bars and went to check the fit of the skid plate. There is no way this skid plate is going to slip in there without the crash bars being loosened. Does this sound right or am I doing something wrong? Thanks again.
I just about managed to fit mine in (after bending the front in a little as shown in the video), but it now goes on and off quite well! No loosening of the bars required 🤔
@@ballamoto Thanks for the reply. I have a sneaky feeling that perhaps your aftermarket exhaust might give you a little more room than stock pipes. Just had my coffee and am going to go tackle again. From the looks of your post a number of people have installed this matchup and I am the only one experiencing any problems. Makes you want to go hmmmm. Wish me luck. Then again if it doesn't squeeze in there without loosening the bars no biggie I like to wrench. Just thought I was missing something,
One more thing it looks like your running Shinko tires? If so what are your thoughts?
@@biker1106 that is strange, it should fit better with the stock exhaust, or at least that's what I've heard, as the pipes are a little more bent out of the way! Well good luck! 😂
I'm actually running the Scorpion STRs now, and love them, both on and off road they're great! I was running the Pirelli MT60RS and they were great on road, but not amazing off road - ok on light gravel but anymore than that and they were a bit slidy!
@@ballamoto Well I had do take one side of the crash bar off and loosen the other a little to slip the skid plate in. I had to bend the plate like you did to get the 4 screws to line up.I think it would have fit if the front of the plate didn't have that bend at the top. It was to wide to slip between the pipes and the crash bar, Maybe next oil change I'll flatten the top edge so it will slip between. Other than that I am stoked with the outcome. Thanks for the help.
@@biker1106 that's awesome news man! Glad you ended up getting there with it. As you say, it's a bit of a pain but we'll worth it in the end. Enjoy mate!
nice!, thanks for sharing. btw, what is your height bro?
I'm only 5' 8"... On a good day! 😂
@@ballamoto Hmmmm, 🤔 wonder why Taste Ride asked that one 😜