stock joint guard explains why I might have fallen over.......

[Balmorerider]

Universal Joint Protector

Hello!

I have been reading on this forum about people getting their pant leg caught on the UJP and had a question re my 2015 ST. The joint protector on the 2015 is sloped in a bit at the top which seems to prevent such a calamity from happening. Is this a design modification by Yamaha in response to these incidents or are UJPs on older models also shaped that way?

Thank you for your feedback!

Chris

 

[snakebitten]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

Haven't seen the one on the 2015, but this pretty much alleviates the issue.
(perhaps a bit of overkill, but built for RTW ruggedness)

Unfinished, in this pic.

 

[78YZ]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

The one on my 2013 was vertical. I read the report about someone getting his pants caught and breaking his ankle. That was enough for me to replace it with an Altrider guard.

 

[yz454]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

Yes I did , and I don,t run a cover any more .

 

[shredmeister]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

Based on the pictures I've viewed of the 2015, the protector looks the same as my 2014.

 

[Balmorerider]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

Based on the pictures I've viewed of the 2015, the protector looks the same as my 2014.

I guess I will have to put on the Altrider protector after all.....

 

[Tyke]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

The one on my 2013 was vertical. I read the report about someone getting his pants caught and breaking his ankle. That was enough for me to replace it with an Altrider guard.

I did the same and the Altrider one is much better

 

[frez]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

Touratech do replacement heel plates too.

 

[Nig5]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

Just fitted the Touratwat one, smaller and you don`t need to bolt to the subframe, OK if you don`t mind waiting 2.5 weeks for delivery

 

[Checkswrecks]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

If you are just worried about getting pants leg caught, you can fix the problem for about a dime and it sure is lighter than the alternate plates. Simply put a small hole in the existing plate and run a tie-wrap between that and the sub-frame.


"the supreme goal of all theory is to make the irreducible basic elements as simple and as few as possible[/size]" - Einstein 1933

 

[Spaggy]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

If you are just worried about getting pants leg caught, you can fix the problem for about a dime and it sure is lighter than the alternate plates. Simply put a small hole in the existing plate and run a tie-wrap between that and the sub-frame.


"the supreme goal of all theory is to make the irreducible basic elements as simple and as few as possible[/size]" - Einstein 1933

How is Touratech supposed to sell their over priced crap with guys like you around?

 

[JRE]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

I installed the Altrider part. Then while riding the other day, I damn near fell over at a stop light when my boot lace caught on the shift lever. ??? I usually tuck the laces up under the velcro strap (which is likely its main purpose) but apparently a I did a poor job of it. You can fix stupid.

 

[Vanderwho]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

How is Touratech supposed to sell their over priced crap with guys like you around?

::026::


Actually, I put one of these on https://www.advmotorrad.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_81_82&product_id=214 for $40 and saved a bunch o' dough.

 

[Balmorerider]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

Touratech do replacement heel plates too.

Which one is better - Altrider or Touratech?

 

[frez]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

They are both functional, it depends on whether you like the carbon look or the stainless look, and the availability/price in your country. This is what the Touratech ones look like fitted:

 

[shrekonwheels]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

Was the guy who got his pant legs caught wearing bell bottoms?


As for myself, I wear riding pants anyhow s not remotely worried about it. The touratech one does not look like it does much IMO.

 

[BarkSlayer]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

I just ordered (the left side) from Touratech. Should have it by Christmas.

 

[oldbear]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

I did the same and the Altrider one is much better

+1 and the Altrider is a great fit-just be Sure to specify the year-there IS a difference in the top bolt position.

 

[Poohbear]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

When you guys refer to pants (meaning trousers) are you talking about ordinary denim jeans? As I always wear either leathers, that are inside my boots, or textile bike trousers, which have a velcro tab to hold them in tight around my boots, it's not possible for me to catch my trouser leg on the plate.

 

[frez]

Re: Universal Joint Protector

I think that's the case. Like you I *almost* always wear suitable 'pants', but I figured I might just jump on it in jeans, or more likely, my son might borrow the bike wearing just jeans, which, along with the originals being scuffed, meant I decided to buy replacement heel plates that I can always sell for a chunk of what I paid for them when I come to sell the bike. A small investment in peace of mind.