G'day everyone, I completely forgot the price. They are $389. Also, MAP has given us 10% off all products on their website. Use 10%OTBW for the discount. Cheers!
If you like the induction noise of your Tuareg, just remove the snorkels on the air cleaner lid of your 800DE. You don't need to take the air cleaner lid off. Just the seat. Push the hose down and fold it where it goes into the air cleaner lid. Comes right out with no damage. Sounds good on hard accel, throaty! Might even put one back in?? I like what you're doing with your DE! Thanks for the good videos. Fun to watch!
You'd think the bike would come with the crash bars like the GSA. Looks good. The black blends well. On my Versys I have black Givi crash bars and you can't even tell they are there - the black on black hides it. I think crash bars are essential even if you aren't off-roading in my opinion.
Suzuki offers two 800DE models, standard and Adventure. The "Adventure" comes with the addition of hard hard-paniers, a metal skid plate and full engine crash bars, it also comes in a nice blue on black color way. Here in the US the Adventure is about $1100 more than the standard 800DE
They definitely suit the style of the bike & look quality. I always tend to think that even after development, testing of add-on parts, the welding & powder coating the shape can “deform” slightly making installation just a little bit tricky. The LHS connector location is always where you need to get to on some bikes. Can it be zip-tied to the tab itself somewhere? Otherwise, quality 👌 Did you look into the bolt that connects the bar end & plastic handguards? Can you provide a photo of the bar end bolt? Cheers,
Thanks mate.... always good to see you posting. Given your demonstrated riding skills, not sure why you too are concerned about crash bars. :) I hates frucking with crash bars but good to see the install. Be safe out there and have fun.
Bars are always a pain to install. You’re right those were a relatively easy install. Quality stuff. I bought the Tusk brand for my 2018 KLR and it was missing some hardware. I got in touch with RM/ATV and asked for a hardware kit and they wouldn’t provide one. Told me to go to a hardware store. So I asked them to provide me with the sizes, they wouldn’t. That ended my days of buying Tusk products.
I picked up an 800de last weekend (in the US). Also a bit shocked the aftermarket is so barren. It's a toss up between these and the SW Motech set. Not sure which I'm going with yet. But as the riding season where I am is nearly over I think I'll just wait until spring and see what my options are.
I have been watching your videos mate and got me the purple de and the other day I come across sw motech brand I think it was anyway was a bundle with engine crash bars bash plate hand guards radiator bars all $1200 pack
Looks good. Parts for the Transalp are a pain in the arse to get as well. Wish H&B would sell direct rather than waiting for containers to arrive to Aussie distributers.
They look great Curtis, planning on test riding a DE in a couple of weeks, if I get one I’ll be grabbing those crash bars for sure. Keen to see why everyone is mentioning engine vibrations, hopefully it’s not too bad as my back gets sore if too bad when doing long runs, have you noticed this? Cheers Rich
Looks heaps better then the original ones. Good product, you could mention the price, but since they are rare and look great, really complement the bike estetics, I guess they are the ones to order.
Would it be possible to mount auxiliary lights to these bars in a way that protects them (the lights) from falls? With the OEM bars, it seems like the lights might be the first thing to hit the ground in a lay down. Thanks!
@@onthebackwheel so far the only hand guards I've found are sw motech and they want 199.99 us for them couldn't imagine what that translates to Australian..
nice to hear about the seat, I was referring to the lack of chain guide on the bottom of the swing arm, the DE doesn’t have one and they are designed to help the chain from coming off which has the potential to damage a case I am quite keen on picking one of these up but this is the only thing holding me back
G'day everyone, I completely forgot the price. They are $389. Also, MAP has given us 10% off all products on their website. Use 10%OTBW for the discount. Cheers!
Thanks for the Aussie review Curtis. Look forward to watching more great V-Strom content on your channel. Safe travels.
If you like the induction noise of your Tuareg, just remove the snorkels on the air cleaner lid of your 800DE. You don't need to take the air cleaner lid off. Just the seat. Push the hose down and fold it where it goes into the air cleaner lid. Comes right out with no damage. Sounds good on hard accel, throaty! Might even put one back in??
I like what you're doing with your DE! Thanks for the good videos. Fun to watch!
Hey mate. I'm tempted to do that!
they fit nicely on the motorcycle, I have the same plus H&B engine protection 👍🏻
SW Motech have a full adventure kit you can purchase for the bike. Or buy seperately.
I had a look at their crash bars and didn't like the design as much. Bash plate looks like a tank though!
Love the Yellow n Blue. Looks good, in the right spot & should take a decent hit.
They look great on the bike, they don't detract at all from overall appearance.
Agree, good product
You'd think the bike would come with the crash bars like the GSA. Looks good. The black blends well. On my Versys I have black Givi crash bars and you can't even tell they are there - the black on black hides it. I think crash bars are essential even if you aren't off-roading in my opinion.
Suzuki offers two 800DE models, standard and Adventure. The "Adventure" comes with the addition of hard hard-paniers, a metal skid plate and full engine crash bars, it also comes in a nice blue on black color way. Here in the US the Adventure is about $1100 more than the standard 800DE
@@painsrides3616 Oh okay. Maybe in USA, but not here - I just had a look on their website. We don't always get the full range here in Australia. 🙄🤷♂
Nicely done mate.
They definitely suit the style of the bike & look quality. I always tend to think that even after development, testing of add-on parts, the welding & powder coating the shape can “deform” slightly making installation just a little bit tricky. The LHS connector location is always where you need to get to on some bikes. Can it be zip-tied to the tab itself somewhere? Otherwise, quality 👌
Did you look into the bolt that connects the bar end & plastic handguards? Can you provide a photo of the bar end bolt? Cheers,
Thanks mate.... always good to see you posting. Given your demonstrated riding skills, not sure why you too are concerned about crash bars. :) I hates frucking with crash bars but good to see the install. Be safe out there and have fun.
Mate I come off or drop it all the time! Need all the protection I can get haha
@@onthebackwheel I hear ya. My bars are so tweaked I don't even try to take them off anymore. If you're not dropping it, your not riding it.
Bars are always a pain to install. You’re right those were a relatively easy install. Quality stuff.
I bought the Tusk brand for my 2018 KLR and it was missing some hardware. I got in touch with RM/ATV and asked for a hardware kit and they wouldn’t provide one. Told me to go to a hardware store. So I asked them to provide me with the sizes, they wouldn’t. That ended my days of buying Tusk products.
Well there you go, that's terribly customer service
I picked up an 800de last weekend (in the US). Also a bit shocked the aftermarket is so barren. It's a toss up between these and the SW Motech set. Not sure which I'm going with yet. But as the riding season where I am is nearly over I think I'll just wait until spring and see what my options are.
It's light on for sure. SRC is about to release all their gear, I'll share their photos on my community page for everyone
I had Hepco & Becker on my XT1200 its quality gear, The Suzuki is looking good.👌
It's getting there mate
I have been watching your videos mate and got me the purple de and the other day I come across sw motech brand I think it was anyway was a bundle with engine crash bars bash plate hand guards radiator bars all $1200 pack
Gday mate. Sw motech make good gear
Looking good, H&B stuff tends to be great quality. Just waiting for the first field test haha
Me too, can't wait to get out
Awesome mate, I had a set of H&B on my 2013 vstrom, loved em, super strong and better quality than the Suzuki/GIVI branded ones.
That's good to hear mate. Happy with the initial quality
Was hoping you would lower the bike to the ground on each side to show us how protective they are.
I'll do that on a ride. No doubt I'll come off and will video that too
Looks good. Parts for the Transalp are a pain in the arse to get as well. Wish H&B would sell direct rather than waiting for containers to arrive to Aussie distributers.
Makes it tricky hey
They look great Curtis, planning on test riding a DE in a couple of weeks, if I get one I’ll be grabbing those crash bars for sure. Keen to see why everyone is mentioning engine vibrations, hopefully it’s not too bad as my back gets sore if too bad when doing long runs, have you noticed this? Cheers Rich
It's extremely smooth, but at higher cruising speeds (120kmph+) it can get buzzy in the pegs
Nice bro! Same ones I put on mine. Just wish I had them before I laid it down once lol
Ooops. Much damage?
@onthebackwheel no serious damage. Just scratched up the graphics and plastics. Got lucky lol
@@craighartman108 Ah ok, some battle scars! Sounds similar to mine. I actually managed to get a small crack too 😬. Very minor though
Looks heaps better then the original ones. Good product, you could mention the price, but since they are rare and look great, really complement the bike estetics, I guess they are the ones to order.
Completely forgot as I was in a rush. Very well priced. I'll put a link to them
Would it be possible to mount auxiliary lights to these bars in a way that protects them (the lights) from falls? With the OEM bars, it seems like the lights might be the first thing to hit the ground in a lay down. Thanks!
I had a look and it would be pretty tricky 😬
Thanks for letting me know about the tires..what are your plans on hand guards??
None yet, working on it!
@@onthebackwheel so far the only hand guards I've found are sw motech and they want 199.99 us for them couldn't imagine what that translates to Australian..
Great addition...
have you checked out the hessler products for the 800? they do a nice rally screen
Yeah I have. I want their tail tidy
Hey mate what are your thoughts on the lack of chain guide on the DE? Also how are you finding the taller seat?
No issues with the chain guard. The tall seat is the best thing I've done, fantastic
nice to hear about the seat, I was referring to the lack of chain guide on the bottom of the swing arm, the DE doesn’t have one and they are designed to help the chain from coming off which has the potential to damage a case I am quite keen on picking one of these up but this is the only thing holding me back
@@MarkLamkin-f2z hasn't been an issue yet but I'll keep an eye on it. Someone will make something you'd think
I am hoping so, I am tossing up between this and the T7 honestly the DE is the better value machine since Yamahas price hike
Sweet machine!!
She's getting there mate
Beside the look, how do they compare vs the oem one (as far as protection)
The OEM ones are not really crash bars, more for lights and bags. They are quite thin too
Are you gonna put those hand guards too by hepco ?
Nah probably not, I don't like how they look. Looks like I'll just have to get a set of bark busters as I haven't been able to get my others to work
@@onthebackwheel point is the ustilze OEM handguard and adding that metal bars for protection around like engine guard
Just curious..what tires are you running??
Pirelli rally scorpion. MST front and the 150/70 rear
Those will do the job
They've been great so far
Any thoughts on the OEM accessories?
I wouldn't bother with the OEM bars. Thin and more a light bar
NOTHING TO SEE HERE EXCEPT COMMERCIAL FOR NAU........... WHERE'S THE CRASH BARS??????????????
What is NAU?