Hi all
As mentioned in my intro thread I’m looking at getting a new XT1200Z at the beginning of March. I’m planning on doing some immediate accessorising (after all there is no point waiting…). Any opinions on the following would be appreciated.
Panniers:
Originally I was thinking SW Motec as they seem pretty good value but then I noticed this thread
http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=2767.msg48002#msg48002
I have very similar Zega boxes (circa 2006, 37l & 45l) for my Africa Twin and looking at the Touratech website there is a good chance new frames will suit the old panniers. I know from experience these boxes are pretty tough.
I’m awaiting a reply to see if they fit, if so I just need a top box!
Heated grips:
Planning on going for the Yamaha ones even though they are pricy, purely because they integrate well with the dashboard. From what I’ve read the computer is clever enough to detect they are there and ‘installs them’.
Centrestand:
I think this is a must have. I presume the Yamaha one is fine…
Skid (or bash) plate:
Lots of chat about these and how they mount to the frame / engine. Everyone who uses a frame mounted plate seems reasonably hardcore with proper off-road tyres. Whilst I plan on going off-road I’m not likely to do anything too extreme (green lanes / standard road tyres) so I recon an engine mounted plate would be fine. I’m mainly trying to stop stones/rocks hitting the motor, not using the plate to balance on rocks etc. Any comments on the standard Yamaha plate? (just because its easy and the shop will fit it)?
Crash bars:
SW Motec don’t get good reviews (bendy?)
Givi seem ok (a guy I met in Edinburgh rated them)
Yamaha seems expensive and doesn’t cover the radiators…?
Touratech?
All opinions welcomed
Thanks, Chris
As mentioned in my intro thread I’m looking at getting a new XT1200Z at the beginning of March. I’m planning on doing some immediate accessorising (after all there is no point waiting…). Any opinions on the following would be appreciated.
Panniers:
Originally I was thinking SW Motec as they seem pretty good value but then I noticed this thread
http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=2767.msg48002#msg48002
I have very similar Zega boxes (circa 2006, 37l & 45l) for my Africa Twin and looking at the Touratech website there is a good chance new frames will suit the old panniers. I know from experience these boxes are pretty tough.
I’m awaiting a reply to see if they fit, if so I just need a top box!
Heated grips:
Planning on going for the Yamaha ones even though they are pricy, purely because they integrate well with the dashboard. From what I’ve read the computer is clever enough to detect they are there and ‘installs them’.
Centrestand:
I think this is a must have. I presume the Yamaha one is fine…
Skid (or bash) plate:
Lots of chat about these and how they mount to the frame / engine. Everyone who uses a frame mounted plate seems reasonably hardcore with proper off-road tyres. Whilst I plan on going off-road I’m not likely to do anything too extreme (green lanes / standard road tyres) so I recon an engine mounted plate would be fine. I’m mainly trying to stop stones/rocks hitting the motor, not using the plate to balance on rocks etc. Any comments on the standard Yamaha plate? (just because its easy and the shop will fit it)?
Crash bars:
SW Motec don’t get good reviews (bendy?)
Givi seem ok (a guy I met in Edinburgh rated them)
Yamaha seems expensive and doesn’t cover the radiators…?
Touratech?
All opinions welcomed
Thanks, Chris