Thanks for the video, looks quite a bit easier than the Africa Twin. I wish I could find a nice light belly pan similar to the OEM one on the Africa Twin. I don't plan on doing any serious off roading so even a cheap plastic one would do. Cheers!
Thank you, glad it was of some help. I think SW Motech do a black or silver belly pan, however I don’t think it’ll fit with the HEED bars. I think HEED make one though. I’m sure there’ll be a few more aftermarket options soon. It’s a shame Honda don’t offer the lower bars & pan in black.
My full set is on the way from Polland to the USA. Everything else was sold out but honestly these looked like the best value for the $$ and everyone who has the Heed set seems to recommend them. Plus they are the only set that has bags! Thanks for the vid, I'm sure it will help!
Thanks for the response. I’m sure you’ll be happy with them. The bike has been dropped twice on one side & they didn’t bend or break, only light scratches which I painted out & more importantly no damage to the bike apart from a bent front brake lever. (Honda hand guards are rubbish, get barkbusters or similar) Someone told me putting tape across the back of a ring spanner will hold the nut in place for the bottom bracket… I’d definitely give that a go, much easier option.
Hi, thank you…glad you liked it, hope it was helpful in some way. The tank protectors are optional extras from Honda. You can order them separately. If they’re not available where you are I could probably get some ordered & post them out. Just let me know
@@SHAUNYPALLACE oh nice one. Didn’t know if you were in the U.K. It takes a few weeks for the air bubble look to come out so don’t worry. My wife’s bike was like it when she collected it & they didn’t come out until after the 1st service
Hi...have you experienced any change in the vibrations since fitting the crash bars? Another tip for holding awkward nuts in situ is to stick some gaffer tape over one side of a ring spanner, so the nut stays put...
Ah good call, I’ll remember that for next time 👍 I haven’t noticed any more vibrations since fitting the bars. The TA does have a bit of foot peg vibration but that’s because it’s got the rally pegs on. We’re going to put the original pegs on for long journeys or possibly get some aftermarket ones that are larger than standard but have removable rubber.
@@toejamtimmy4402 A few reviewers have commented on vibrations and snatchy throttle but I reckon much depends on how many miles the demo bike had covered at the time. My CB500X settled in after a 1000 miles or so. I can recommend SW motech EVOs if the stock pegs are still vibey. They have removeable rubber inserts, but you can also adjust the height, angle, fore and aft....not cheap but a good upgrade. Still weighing up the new TA against a Tiger 850 Sport....I do like my Hondas though ;)
@@billyb6043 it’s shameful but in 39 year riding I’ve never ridden a Triumph despite really liking them. It pains me to say but the Triumph probably has better build quality but not sure on price comparison. I want to get her Barkbusters & adjustable levers first, the Honda guards are useless except for wind & rain & she’s having trouble reaching the clutch lever with her small hands 😁 once that’s done it’ll be springs & footpegs. Thanks for the recommendation, much appreciated 👍
@@toejamtimmy4402 I'm not totaly convinced with this 'fit n' finish' thing everyone applies to Triumphs....a few years ago they were top drawer but some of the latest bikes have had a few quality control issues (based on the owners' forums). I'll admit the components on Triumphs look the business compared to Honda (castings, gear and brake levers etc.) but looks can be deceptive when it comes to longevity. The Tuareg is another example: a bike with proper off-road chops but rear brake and gear levers are snapping off, plastics are easily trashed. Imagine some of the adv Triumphs are similar. Not sure how the new TA would fare in a drop but atleast with steel controls you can bend them back! Proper brushguards (Barkbusters) are a must. I'm going to book a test ride soon. I'm coming from a CB 500 X so I'm pretty sure the TA will feel much the same but on steroids...which is exactly what I'm looking for. Have fun farkling....
These are Heed bars which are a popular aftermarket choice. The Honda bars fit a lot easier (onto the same place as the lower bars) but they’re not very strong, quite expensive & only come in silver.
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Thanks for this, I wasn't sure how to pop those plastic things out of the fairing and the tip to ensure not breaking that plastic is very helpful!
Thank you, nice to know it’s helped. 😊
Thanks for the video, looks quite a bit easier than the Africa Twin. I wish I could find a nice light belly pan similar to the OEM one on the Africa Twin. I don't plan on doing any serious off roading so even a cheap plastic one would do. Cheers!
Thank you, glad it was of some help.
I think SW Motech do a black or silver belly pan, however I don’t think it’ll fit with the HEED bars. I think HEED make one though. I’m sure there’ll be a few more aftermarket options soon. It’s a shame Honda don’t offer the lower bars & pan in black.
thanks a lot
My full set is on the way from Polland to the USA. Everything else was sold out but honestly these looked like the best value for the $$ and everyone who has the Heed set seems to recommend them. Plus they are the only set that has bags! Thanks for the vid, I'm sure it will help!
Thanks for the response. I’m sure you’ll be happy with them. The bike has been dropped twice on one side & they didn’t bend or break, only light scratches which I painted out & more importantly no damage to the bike apart from a bent front brake lever. (Honda hand guards are rubbish, get barkbusters or similar)
Someone told me putting tape across the back of a ring spanner will hold the nut in place for the bottom bracket… I’d definitely give that a go, much easier option.
Hi there, thanks for the video, love those side pads on the tank, where did you get them from?
Many thanks
Hi, thank you…glad you liked it, hope it was helpful in some way.
The tank protectors are optional extras from Honda. You can order them separately.
If they’re not available where you are I could probably get some ordered & post them out. Just let me know
Thanks mate, I’ve just ordered them from fowlers Bristol, appreciate that 👍🏻
@@SHAUNYPALLACE oh nice one. Didn’t know if you were in the U.K.
It takes a few weeks for the air bubble look to come out so don’t worry. My wife’s bike was like it when she collected it & they didn’t come out until after the 1st service
Hi...have you experienced any change in the vibrations since fitting the crash bars? Another tip for holding awkward nuts in situ is to stick some gaffer tape over one side of a ring spanner, so the nut stays put...
Ah good call, I’ll remember that for next time 👍
I haven’t noticed any more vibrations since fitting the bars. The TA does have a bit of foot peg vibration but that’s because it’s got the rally pegs on. We’re going to put the original pegs on for long journeys or possibly get some aftermarket ones that are larger than standard but have removable rubber.
@@toejamtimmy4402 A few reviewers have commented on vibrations and snatchy throttle but I reckon much depends on how many miles the demo bike had covered at the time. My CB500X settled in after a 1000 miles or so. I can recommend SW motech EVOs if the stock pegs are still vibey. They have removeable rubber inserts, but you can also adjust the height, angle, fore and aft....not cheap but a good upgrade. Still weighing up the new TA against a Tiger 850 Sport....I do like my Hondas though ;)
@@billyb6043 it’s shameful but in 39 year riding I’ve never ridden a Triumph despite really liking them. It pains me to say but the Triumph probably has better build quality but not sure on price comparison. I want to get her Barkbusters & adjustable levers first, the Honda guards are useless except for wind & rain & she’s having trouble reaching the clutch lever with her small hands 😁 once that’s done it’ll be springs & footpegs. Thanks for the recommendation, much appreciated 👍
@@toejamtimmy4402 I'm not totaly convinced with this 'fit n' finish' thing everyone applies to Triumphs....a few years ago they were top drawer but some of the latest bikes have had a few quality control issues (based on the owners' forums). I'll admit the components on Triumphs look the business compared to Honda (castings, gear and brake levers etc.) but looks can be deceptive when it comes to longevity. The Tuareg is another example: a bike with proper off-road chops but rear brake and gear levers are snapping off, plastics are easily trashed. Imagine some of the adv Triumphs are similar. Not sure how the new TA would fare in a drop but atleast with steel controls you can bend them back! Proper brushguards (Barkbusters) are a must. I'm going to book a test ride soon. I'm coming from a CB 500 X so I'm pretty sure the TA will feel much the same but on steroids...which is exactly what I'm looking for. Have fun farkling....
Hello, can you please tell me how much the width is including the KNUCKLE GUARD & EXTENSION? Thank you 🙂
Hi, the handlebars including hand guards is around 38” - 96cm
Why can't Honda design an easier mounting setup for the bars?? Gee wiz.
These are Heed bars which are a popular aftermarket choice. The Honda bars fit a lot easier (onto the same place as the lower bars) but they’re not very strong, quite expensive & only come in silver.
Actually it's not that hard to do, go for it.
Good luck removing the panels once the bars are installed, ffs.
Once the brackets are fitted it’s only 4 bolts to remove the each bar… you can remove one side in about 3-5 mins. Not bad at all 👍