Givi Engine Guard w/Fog Light Question

[Arkyrider]

I have the Givi TN355 engine guards and am installing fog lights. The light mounted on the right side, standing in front of and looking at the front of the bike, is 2" higher than the left side. The bars were on the bike when I bought it so other than they look right and are solid, I don't know if they are installed correctly. They look like they are. The light mounts (PIAA L Bracket Mounting Clamps 74000) are solid and level, the bike is on the center stand. I have the lights snug but they are not adjusted nor fully tightened down. Anyone else have the 2" height difference?

 

[Mak10]

That’s odd. I have Givi bars and piaa mounts. Mine are the same level.

 

[gv550]

With my bike on the center stand, the left Givi bar is 1/2 inch higher than the right.

 

[bimota]

With my bike on the center stand, the left Givi bar is 1/2 inch higher than the right.

his left bar is 2 inches lower than the right yours half inch higher wow there has to be a issue somewhere can,t help but keeping this live for you

 

[gv550]

The Givi bars are not very rigid, easily bent from a tip over, and mine has been down numerous times.

 

[Arkyrider]

The Givi bars are not very rigid, easily bent from a tip over, and mine has been down numerous times.

I haven't dropped mine or tipped it over. No indications anywhere on the bike that it had been dropped by previous owner.

 

[bimota]

I haven't dropped mine or tipped it over. No indications anywhere on the bike that it had been dropped by previous owner.

yer if it had been dropped you,d think you,d see some scratch touch up paint ..

 

[gv550]

Get a 6 mm hex bit and long extension, remove the 4 frame mount bolts and you may find some will spring out of alignment. A sure sign it is bent.
From your photo, it appears the left side is closer to the side panel than the right, should be the same.

 

[bimota]

yer the gap does look a lot different to side panels they as gv550 says should be the same

 

[tallpaul]

The position of the lamps relative to the plastic tube protectors seems different too.

 

[bimota]

any updates.

rob

 

[yoyo]

The gap to the left left side panel looks about right, I know the cover is off the right hand side but that bar looks to be sticking out too much, I've got Givi bars on, when I go out the garage I'll take a pic.

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[yoyo]

Here's the front view of my bike but it needs to be taken with a pinch of salt, it only dawned on me after taking the pic that my bike has been down on both sides the bars show no signs of being bent but who knows.

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[Arkyrider]

Get a 6 mm hex bit and long extension, remove the 4 frame mount bolts and you may find some will spring out of alignment. A sure sign it is bent. From your photo, it appears the left side is closer to the side panel than the right, should be the same.

I took both sides of the bars off, checked all bolts on the panel & side supports, I did find on the right side, one of the bolts wasn't tightened, is was just in the tube. After disassembled and put back together I am now 1/2" off when measuring from the top of each light to the floor. Right side is 1/2" lower than left. I agree with comments that the right side bars may be bent, could be mfg flaw as well. Thanks for replies.

 

[sorethumb]

I have the Givi's, mine are bent from several offs. I only have one solid connection on each side, and they still work. My light pods aren't attached to the bars, but to a bracket underneath the headlight cowl. They are surprisingly protected in this position.

 

[Arkyrider]

Finished adding lights. I can't tell much difference in height with lights on. I also haven't done final adjustments yet.