Honda Africa Twin - Crash Bar install - Ep. 3 Installing the Light Bar/Upper Crash Bar

[@kocibo87]

Hello Sir, just installed the same on mine. On question though installing the top upper crashbar with the frame you say as well as the manual to save the bolt and nut and reuse it once you put the upper crash bar with the socket. The problem i have is the original bolt is now short and cannot put the nut on that screw since now is short. Any idea on that please ?

[@GreatEgret]

Sorry for the confusion. What I should have said is save the nut, but use the longer bolt that came in the packet. Ditch the short bolt.

[@kocibo87]

@@GreatEgret thanks - btw I used the two extra long bolts to tight the upper crash bar down to the socket with engine guard since there was extra washer and normal bolt used below was short as well there. Did you use the standard bolt down at the socket to tight up the upper crashbar or you used the extra long bolt for that ?

[@GreatEgret]

That extra washer does make it difficult. I heard some riders don't use that washer, but the correct way is to leave everything loose enough, including the mounts that you first installed so that you can get everything lined up correctly. In some cases it may be necessary to just leave the exhaust lowered during the whole process until everything is lined up. I just did this for the second time this week on a 2021 ATAS and left everything loose and the exhaust lowered until I had every bolt threaded. Then a little at a time I tighten each bolt and nut until everything was lined up. It's not easy, but with a bit of patience, it worked.

[@GreatEgret]

@@kocibo87 I feel your comment is important enough, so I decided to pin it. Thanks for watching and your comment. Super helpful!

[@kocibo87]

@@GreatEgret thanks for your great work on this !

[@drklynoonrides6674]

LOL "with the five hands you have" that cracked me up. Looking good brother.

[@jasonshortphd]

Yep, you will drop it. I took my Tiger 800 XC up in the mountains last weekend. Bars are a GOOD thing. :) AT looking awesome.

[@donhenderson5100]

Looks great and it is functional too. Hope you have some warmer weather soon. Then you can start new adventures. Really nice bike, Joe.

[@GreatEgret]

Thanks, Don! It hit 45° today and finally got a chance to ride!

[@robertlumsden942]

This will sure be video for the library. sure more complex than harley. gorgeous bike.

[@jetsen0]

Thanks for the help! Good video & voice over.

[@GreatEgret]

Thanks! Glad it helped.

[@BulldogBadger]

Looking mean now Joe! 🤘😎 Great video as always my friend and I’m sure it’s very educational for anyone who is looking to fit these at some point 👌

[@GreatEgret]

Thanks, man!

[@ZackFirstPerson]

Woah. That sure is a pretty motorcycle. Glad to see you’re doing well.

[@GreatEgret]

Thanks, Zach! I hope you’re doing well, man!

[@ZackFirstPerson]

@@GreatEgret doing great my friend. I was wondering how long it would take for you to go the ADV route

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Greetings, Great video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸. To install only the upper crash bars, do I have to loose the exhaust headers? Thanks for assisting me.

[@GreatEgret]

Thanks. You don’t need to remove them, you just need to lower them a bit like I show in the first video in this series.

[@billmcmeekin7909]

Looking good bud :-) The bike does gain some girth with these and looses a bit of it's "sleek". But I've had mine from new, and like you know it'll drop it one day. Just hoping to save a rad, lol. I also have the Honda " Givi" panniers, and when on, really fill the twin out. It's an awesome tour bike fore sure! Can't wait to see what's next eh. Nice!

[@GreatEgret]

I really like those Givi panniers too. I might get them for road touring, but for off-road I think I might go with a set of LoneRiders.

[@Kgnx]

Great video series, I could not find instructions for honda crash bar installation. That would be great if you had a chance to share scan copy of those instruction papers. Anyway, fantastic videos, appreciated greatly.

[@GreatEgret]

Thanks! I can't post a link directly to the installation instructions, but you can find them on Honda's website here: powersports.honda.com/accessories/listing?year=2020&segment=3&category=7 Just sort by the Africa Twin, then by your trim (Either standard or ATAS). Then look for the individual instructions for the Engine guard and for the light bar.

[@Kgnx]

@@GreatEgret this was the thing I’ve been looking for, I didn’t look there which is funny. Thank you so much mate ✌🏽

[@mototechsam3051]

Oh and the lower engine protection part # sir plz.. ty

[@mototechsam3051]

Nice video as I just subscribed to you sir can you tell me the partMorgan. And is it a honda #? of the crash bars as honda dealer didn't show your style of crash bar only light bar that did not have upper adjoining mount like yours on there computer .your help would be much appreciated. Ty Scott m.

[@GreatEgret]

Thanks! Here are the part numbers all from Honda: Lower engine guard: 08P71-MKS-E00 Upper crash guard/light bar (For Adventure Sports): 08P70-MKS-E20 Upper crash guard/light bar (for the standard model): 08P70-MKS-E00 mount required for the light bar and lower engine guard: 08P75-MKS-E00

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Greetings, Do you know the diameter of the upper crash bar? Would you provide me with the link to order. Thanks again, keep producing more videos 🇺🇸🎉🍾🇺🇸

[@GreatEgret]

Link: shop.powersports.honda.com/p/light-bar-3?pp=24 Diameter: 25mm Did you see my response when you asked about this part number in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3fTdZuDhp2oatk&lc=UgwJHJ0H7DEdMsnJ8ZV4AaABAg

[@rywanou4282]

Hi. Are crashbars the same for dct and manuel? If not do you know how to recognize them? Thanks

[@GreatEgret]

The light bar/crash guard are the same for manual and DCT, but they are different for the standard and Adventure Sports models. The engine guard is the same for all models. Each one has a product code: Engiine guard for both Standard and ATAS, DCT and maual: 08P71-MKS-E00 ATAS Light bar/Upper crashbar, DCT and manual: 08P70-MKS-E20 Standard Light bar/Upper crashbar, DCT and Manual :08P70-MKS-E00 Engine guard attachment you'll need for both engine guard and light bar/upper crash bar: 08P75-MKS-E00 Also, If you head to the Honda Powersports website, you can filter by bike and find the correct one you need. There you will also see the porduct codes.

[@bernardlooby3553]

Will the upper crash bar,fit with the standard bash plate.

[@GreatEgret]

Yup. I show that in these three videos. You just need to remove the bash plate to install it.

[@oscarmardones]

Great video! Thanks. How about your experience with these Honda OEM crash bars? I have heard if you don’t have a bar joining both bars there is a risk to damage the bike. For example the hepco ones don’t have this option but Givi does.

[@GreatEgret]

Thanks! I know this is a “you’re mileage may vary” type of situation, but I have dropped this bike with the OEM bars a lot and it’s done it’s job every time. I’ve seen bars damaged, but never damage to a bike to the point it wasn’t rideable. While the bars get mangled in a bad drop, I feel that’s what they are designed to do. Take the brunt of a drop to protect the bike. With that said, I may feel differently after another riding season. I’ll probably do a video on my thoughts on these bars at the end of the year.

[@oscarmardones]

@@GreatEgret thanks for you answer. I will buy these one!

[@GreatEgret]

No problem! Let me know how it goes!

[@mototechsam3051]

I agree as to the the bars must join to protect and keep from collapse. I was at honda looking at the crash bar for the 22 AT had no adjoining top mount they called it light bar. I didn't want it. I need part # as I can get the same as in video

[@kentowers2802]

Do the side pipes need to be removed to removed the fairings?

[@GreatEgret]

Side pipes? Do you mean the crash guard? Yes, after installation, you will need to remove the crash guard to remove the fairings.

[@jorgej.fernandezmunoz3223]

Hi guys. Do you know were can I get the installation instructions?

[@jorgej.fernandezmunoz3223]

OK. I already see where they are 😁

[@GreatEgret]

Hi! You should get a hard copy of them with the crash bars. If your dealer negotiated to provide them, you can find them on the Honda Powersports website. I can’t post a link directly to them, but if you plug in your year and model, then click on the bars, there should be a PDF you can download: powersports.honda.com/accessories/listing?year=2020&segment=3&category=7

[@GreatEgret]

@@jorgej.fernandezmunoz3223 cool. Good luck with the installation!

[@StefanSu91]

How did these handle drops??

[@GreatEgret]

I’ve dropped it more times than I care to admit. One time so hard the brake lever broke. Every time the engine guard and the “accessories bar” took the brunt of the impact and protected the bike. Are there stronger bars than these? For sure, but but for me, theses worked great! YMMV.

[@StefanSu91]

Thank you. I'd like to go as minimal as possible. Not a fan of the Outbacks for example. @@GreatEgret

[@GreatEgret]

Yeah, not a fan of those either. Takes away from the great looks of the bike.

[@CarlosPereira-sm6fh]

Sorry may inglês not good ..the crash bars is original from honda..??

[@GreatEgret]

No hay problema mi amigo. Crash bars are from Honda. número de pieza: 08P70-MKS-E20: KIT, FR SIDE PIPE 08P71-MKS-E20: KIT, ENG GUARD 08P75-MKS-E20: KIT, GUARD ATT

[@CarlosPereira-sm6fh]

@@GreatEgret obrigado ..

[@tedsalmon2533]

Christ, what an ordeal!

[@GreatEgret]

It took me four days to get these installed. Granted, I was shooting a video that made it take longer, but yeah, definitely an ordeal.

[@BulldogBadger]

@@GreatEgret less of an ordeal than painting an engine and replacing a tank and fairings though, so totally worth it, and it looks cool af too 🤘😎🤣

[@321cachou]

the front of the bar is not in line with the front of the motorcycle

[@GreatEgret]

It actually is. The camera angle is deceiving you.

[@vetter847]

Who’s a good boy? 🐶

[@GreatEgret]

Max is a classic English Labrador. Except he's more chill by 10X.