Honda Africa Twin: AltRider Crash Bars, an Inside Look

[@WOODZMAN]

Great video Jeremy ! Very impressive, these crash will no doubt be the best on the market. I can wait to get a set on my new AT ! Thanks for the awesome video.

[@leemski]

So after getting them, are you still happy?

[@Speedytrip]

Just installed the lower crash bars and the quality is impeccable, they look great, and feel bulletproof. If I could only recommend 2 improvements: - Color instructions with clear photos, the ones that come with the bike were pretty bad, thank god for Woodzman's video, as I'd still be wrenching. - Though these are SS and shouldn't rust, there's an open end on one of the crashbars at an angle that could collect water. Improve the instructions, close that open end and I'd give it a 11 out of 10 ;)

[@AltRiderLLC]

we will work on the instructions. closing the end of the bar could ultimately trap water at a capacity that will never evaporate. sometimes moisture mitigation is better than proofing. Thanks for the support

[@CRAIGSCHULER]

Looking good guys. I'll being going for the full system, skid plate, rad guards plus rear rack and foot stand enlarger. Great job 👍

[@crazyrebl]

Full AltRider for my AT!! For sure.

[@AltRiderLLC]

That's great to hear! Glad you like the AltRider products.

[@davidjermy2524]

Have the full system . It’s very good . Being in 3 sections the install was relatively easy. It’s heavy but it’s going to save the bike in a spill.

[@honda116969]

I just ordered the full system with the skid plate going to put it on tomorrow lol. Hope it's easy as u say 😂

[@Samuel-qe9lj]

Don't even have the bike but sold by the awesome presentation

[@antoineroy5876]

I droped m'y Africa twin on a concrète Floor Dumb story... Bented the high part of the crash bars Wonder how on going to Bent that back

[@johnnyphase]

Hi, guys, I have totally decided for this piece of art but I´d really like to know what is the weight of the full set. Couldn´t find this information anywhere. Thx

[@benjahnz]

Those bars flexed a lot even when gently laying the bike down 0:23

[@AltRiderLLC]

Hey Benjahnz, That shot showed some very early prototypes constructed partly of plastic. We do this lay down test during the development phase to ensure that the bars contact the ground first, protecting all parts of the bike. The actual production pieces are constructed entirely of 1" and 1.25" diameter stainless steel, and will not flex upon laying the bike down. Let us know if you have any other questions!

[@carlwager8248]

Thanks for posting this explanation. I shared this concern, and your reply seems reasonable. I appreciate your comparisons with other bar systems, and the detailed explanations of your design and construction processes. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[@benjahnz]

OK good to know.

[@brunRoyal]

Is the full crashbar kit compatible with Honda's OEM adventure sport bashguard on the CRF1100?

[@AltRiderLLC]

No, our crash bars mount to the same locations as the Honda skid plate, so they don't work together. If you're interested in off-road protection (more than protection from light gravel) consider the AltRider skid plate. We have a brief blog post making a comparison if you're interested: www.altrider.com/blog/detail/id/208

[@WARweezy]

With the amount of flex in the bar with just softly laying the bike down from only the weight of the bike, I'm weary of how well they protect the fairings in the case of a typical drop which would be hill climbing with the bike falling beyond 90 degrees having a decent impact. If someone has some experience with the bars and how well they protect I would appreciate it. Link to this video at 22 seconds showing bar flex. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5bNpK17rq99j7s If the bars work great, and they just need this flex to spread the impact load, awesome. I just want to know before I spend that much money on the bars.

[@AltRiderLLC]

Hi BrokeWar, As we mentioned in our reply to another commenter, the production crash bars are constructed entirely of 1" and 1.25" diameter stainless steel, unlike the early prototypes shown in that lay down test. The full system (which includes the lower bars, upper bars and reinforcement bars) not only provides great coverage but is also extremely strong. Funny you should mention falling on a hill climb, that's exactly what happened during on of our video shoots with a BMW R 1200 GS and the crash bars worked perfectly! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZvUaJ6udstraM0m6s Let us know if you have any other questions!

[@jamesmagahey5165]

i didnt see it in the video. are these compatible with the dct model?

[@leemski]

yeap I've seen them flexing too - I want to be sure also before getting those

[@lancelemay6971]

Will this work for the DCT version of the Africa Twin also or will the lower bar block access to the DCT associated filter? I also wonder if other routine maintenance items with be made so difficult that the bars will need to be removed to accomplish them. The more accessories that are added to the bike, the more opportunity for conflicts it seems.

[@xavierzave8452]

I need new connector bolts as they get damaged when it gits the ground and then difficult to remove. I do however really like the system

[@AltRiderLLC]

Send us an email at [e-mail], we'll see if we can get you helped out with that.

[@Maxdaddy543]

What about size 13 sidi boot riders? Is the any conflict with gear or break peg?

[@cano1732]

Does anyone know if this will this fit with Remus Headers?

[@WanderingBeast]

Not even a choice, Altrider wins hands down

[@jbehzad]

Does that go with OM skid plate ?

[@jbehzad]

@Bruce Nguyen My bike is none Adventure sport but its DCT version . As I understand I can keep my OEM plate with AR crash bar .Is that right ? Thanks

[@jbehzad]

@Bruce Nguyen Thanks a gain .

[@sendit1831]

Send me some I will put them to the test I ride some pretty harsh terrain and been hospitalised a few times yep that's right I come off a lot so I would be a great test pilot for your bars and if they take the punishment I will give the honest truth about these bars

[@AltRiderLLC]

Valiant effort, I can appreciate that, however I cannot be sending out free stuff, nice try though. These can be ordered here: www.altrider.com/altrider-crash-bars-for-the-honda-crf1000l-africa-twin-adventure-sports/pid/2687

[@user-ls6lq9ty5o]

а заклепки не сотрутса об асфальт?

[@AltRiderLLC]

Hi Andrii, none of our products use rivets, we use high quality TIG welds.

[@Nemesis74racer]

All talk. Now show us the walk. Let's see how it does in a crash. Prove to us what you say is true

[@AltRiderLLC]

Here are some photographs from a recent crash: instagram.com/p/BkDX6UCgdon

[@yetiiti7631]

Why you putting her so slowly on ground? With bigger hit the fairing will be probably damaged.

[@fertiglustig6122]

Too much talk . In reality he only drives without crash bars doesn't make sense 😂😂😂