AltRider Africa Twin 1100 Upper and Lower Crash Bar Install

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Install video of the AltRider Africa Twin 1100 crash bars
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Installing the Brackets
8:35 - Installing the Lowers
17:55 - Installing the Uppers
25:45 Installing the Reinforcements
Why a 3-Part System?
We designed this system to be modular so that different types of riders could choose their level of protection. Some riders may be headed for a major off-road adventure, where the Full Crash Bar System will provide the most comprehensive solution. Others may not want the entire “roll-cage” type system, opting instead for just the Lower or Upper Bars. Some people may also choose to start with the Lower Crash Bars and add the other pieces over time. Whatever category you fall into, AltRider has a Crash Bar solution for you.
Made from hand-TIG welded stainless steel tubing
3 piece system crash bar system allows for customization and offers maximum protection
Available in black, red, silver, or white
Available with or without an AltRider Headlight Guard
DCT filter removable with crash bars in place
Lower Crash Bars
The 3-part system starts with the Lower Crash Bars. Knowing the engine cases are the most exposed in all tip-overs, we designed these for maximum strength so that these alone will provide substantial protection to the bike's engine and vulnerable castings. The Lower Bars are constructed of 1.25 inch (31.75 mm) diameter stainless steel tube, which is twice as strong as 1 inch (25.4 mm) diameter steel tube while only adding 10% of the weight. This allows for a compact design that will function under impact while not interfering with the rider.
Upper Crash Bars
The 1 inch (25.4 mm) diameter stainless steel Upper Crash Bars add another dimension of protection, providing coverage to the bike's radiator and plastics. Upper Bars are more important on the tall and skinny Africa Twin than on many other bikes, as a simple tip-over could result in substantial damage to these pieces.
Reinforcement Bar
The 1 inch (25.4 mm) diameter stainless steel Reinforcement Bar ties the Lower and Upper Bars together, increasing the strength of the overall system. This design allows for even large impacts to be distributed throughout the entire system, minimizing damage to the bike's engine, frame, and other vital components.
Optional Headlight Guard
New for the CRF1100 Africa Twin we have added the option of including the headlight guard with the crash bars by integrating the headlight guard into the crash bar system. A damaged headlight not only leaves you in the dark, but it can also mean over $1,200 in replacement costs from Honda. Protect your Honda Africa Twin's headlight with the AltRider Headlight Guard and avoid a costly mishap.

[@two-wheels7397]

Installed mine today. Quality stuff. Install not a cake walk, but this video will get you through. Took me 4 hours.

[@imgumby6378]

Can’t wait for mine to ship!

[@AltRiderLLC]

If you're installing upper crash bars and a headlight guard, its recommended to install the headlight guard before you mount the upper crash bars.

[@knok2222]

Bout to start my "tear-down" today. Can't wait to see her all setup. Next step I guess would be the front high fender kit & then some decent flood/fog light for the front bars.

[@AltRiderLLC]

That's wonderful! And the High Fender looks great on the Africa Twin.

[@rockmanADV]

My Black bars came in and they are sooooo nice!!! Very very high quality!!!!

[@AltRiderLLC]

Fantastic, so happy you like them!

[@AT2021Rocker]

Just finished installation of upper, lower and skid plate on my 2021 ATAS manual. Very important to leave things loose until it’s all lined up. Line up holes then tighten key anchor points, keeping in mind access to bolts ie tighten before something is in the way like the exhaust. I had to loosen off the lower crash bar anchor bolts on riders left side in order to get the skid plate flush bolt holes lined up. The lower left crash bar is also pretty close to the shift lever, will see how that works out. This video is on a DCT so there is no shifter.

[@theosager8087]

SO? How did it work????? You said, "The lower left crash bar is also pretty close to the shift lever, will see how that works out. This video is on a DCT so there is no shifter."

[@reneatsw1]

I want a set up!!!

[@brunRoyal]

Hey @AltRider , are the lower crashbars compatible with the Adventure Sports skidplate on a 22' Model?

[@AltRiderLLC]

Sorry, our crash bars are not compatible with the Honda skid plate - the mounting locations overlap

[@pisklakiwogrodzie]

Hi, how much how much does a full set of crash bars weigh ?

[@AltRiderLLC]

The full set is just under 22 lbs total.

[@rbuste]

The website states that the Adventure Sports skid plate will not work with these. Can the skid plate be trimmed to fit? What is the interference?

[@AltRiderLLC]

The interference is with the mounting locations of the skid plate and crash bars, unfortunately it cannot be trimmed to fit.

[@aronPru2660]

Does this work okay with foot operated gear lever on DCT equipped ones?

[@AltRiderLLC]

Sure does

[@ant0poli]

as explained at 14:22, the footpeg has come out 3/16 inch (approx 5mm) and the rear break lever should be moved to align with footpeg and to have more clearance vs the crashbar.... but how to do that?

[@AltRiderLLC]

It doesn't take too much to bend it... You can use some cloth to prevent scratches and grab it with a pair of pliers and give it a small twist, or even leverage something between the brake lever and the bars to bend it out.

[@ant0poli]

​@@AltRiderLLC thanks. But doing it, don't I risk to break the brake lever?

[@gregbonham8659]

Are these bars better than the Touratech ones?

[@AltRiderLLC]

Absolutely Yes! Though in fairness I might be biased... anyone else would like to chime in here?

[@gregbonham8659]

@@AltRiderLLC I was looking for arguments, reasons why it's better. Can you do that?

[@joaosoares3719]

No, the Touratech ones seem to be better. Plus, the Touratech team actually gave you a detailed answer on their video (I'm also looking for new bars for my AT), which these guys didn't, so there's that.

[@simondemuri4961]

ordered a full set two weeks ago on the AltRider website. I never got a confirmation, order number or anything.....I have left several messages and emails, all of them left unanswered....I'm freaking out a little as I have no idea what is going on.. Is it normal for AltRider to not respond to inquaryies? If so, that is very concerning...

[@AltRiderLLC]

Hi Simon, That is not normal, I cant speak on the phone messages, if we were here those should have been answered and I will follow up with CS about that. I did confirm you were sent an email response last week and that your email(s) for some reason got filtered to a spam folder. If you did not see that response email check your spam folder as I know our emails can occasionally get sent to spam.