Triumph Bonneville T120, Introducing THE DEFENDER by MOTONE Customs, The ultimate sump Guard?

[@walterpalmer2749]

Stuart's unhurried and clear instruction is part of what makes these videos excellent.

[@Jonathanpaulm]

Thank you, Stuart. The quality of your videos together with comprehensive and professional commentary are excellent.

[@payres48]

Have to say I agree with your philosophy on buying the best you can afford. My dad always emphasised that with me as a teen in the 60's. He always said 'buy cheap now and regret it later'.

[@twodogs257]

Mine had a similar saying, “Do it right the first time.” I’ve handed this mindset down to my kids.

[@flyingpony59]

I just bought the same one you uninstalled 2 weeks ago. I wasn't completely satisfied with the design, it doesn't cover enough. Needless to say I just ordered the Motone and it will also put my OCD to rest. Thank you for sharing!

[@FredWilbury]

Andy Reyes ..... me as well ditched the Triumph one and fitted the motone one a couple of days ago .... 😎👌..... Fred

[@colindeans5972]

Nicely done Stuart. The sump guard looks way better than the original.

[@philipkorologos9445]

Stuart: Thanks for all you've done to help my riding pleasure as I get back into biking after 20 years. Added a Defender to my T100 today. Running out of Motone parts I want to add! Loved the tease for upcoming parts like the brass valve stem caps! Too cold and messy on the roads in upstate New York to ride for a while, but will keep watching to see what else I can do in the garage in the meantime. Ordered Burly Voyager bags which are due in late December--already added the pannier rails. Thanks for the pleasure I get watching your videos.

[@perrin6080]

Thanks for the video. It's not a difficult install, but watching your video before actually doing the install helps quite a lot.

[@twodogs257]

Thanks for the how-to video Stuart. I knew I should’ve ordered that center stand! lol

[@markb3180]

Picking up my T120 next week and this is a must have accessory for me! Thanks for the video.

[@nickrichardson6416]

Informative video thanks...question ....can you do the install with just a side stand? I assume the two bolts could line up just as well on the side stand as a paddock stand?

[@brockett]

Another superb video. I laughed out loud at your comment about holes in a sump guard as that is why I have never bothered with one before. What a pity that Triumph, like all other manufacturers, have no means of knowing what customers want. Their customer relations process is essentially a means to bat away any hint of imperfection in their product.

[@Ormsmoto]

Thanks for this Stuart - I just bought the guard from Motone and was looking for fitting advice. Thanks to you, I have that now. Perhaps something I should feedback to Motone. Well done!

[@rogerinwales]

Thanks for the video Stuart, good quality part, worth the money. Just fitted one to my Thruxton R.

[@grahamrussell9116]

Just an observation, I've just fitted this to my 2019 T120 and it's not a big deal but the hole for the sump plug does not line up with the sump plug on the T120, just and extra 10 mins for an oil change. On the upside it does look great and finishes the bike off really well.

[@stuartfillingham]

Its a drain hole Graham, not for access to the sump plug. The OEM triumph guard is the same.

[@grahamrussell9116]

@@stuartfillingham that makes sense but it would be useful to be able to remove the sump plug without taking the guard off, might see if I can modify but think it might be too close to the edge.

[@grahamrussell9116]

I've checked with Motone directly and it is supposed to be be access for the sump drain plug, it is the right position for the Street Twin as it was originally designed for that model it but it seems not for the T120 although it fits the T120 perfectly in every other aspect and it looks great. Triumph use the same casting for the sump and you can see the alternate plug position for different models as there is a hole in the casting directly in line with the hole in the sump guard.

[@stuartfillingham7011]

@@grahamrussell9116 how odd. I am aware that motone used a street twin as a template however triumph must have done the same. As I said earlier the hole is in the same place on the OEM Triumph T120 version. Makes me wonder why Triumph would base it on the street twin and not the flagship model of the time. Either way oil never flows smoothly from a sump plug and trying to drain it through a small hole like that would inevitably be a very messing business with oil dripping for days or weeks afterwards. So no big deal in my mind, I would still remove it either way and save some cleanup work.

[@hopgood007]

Great video Stu and lovely to see the T120 back in action. Another quality product from Motone who just seem to be getting better and better. It's a shame they don't build the bike in the first place so we don't have to keep replacing inferior parts! Ah well. All the best sir.

[@Don-lw4cb]

A great quality and worthwhile accessory, with your usual good instructions.

[@thorpluto4527]

Good guide. It looks pretty simple. Now I know how to mount the guard under my Street Twin without try and possibly make damage. Unfortunately Motone has not included any assembly instructions for this. I'm on the way to my garage ... :-) Thank you very much.

[@louislucas9446]

Defender fitted today, in large part to your expert guidance and the Motone discount code on a recent vid. Many thanks 👍😊

[@ianwilliamson2778]

Thanks Stuart even though this is a reasonably simple bolt on it is always great to watch you fit something before doing it myself & also I do not need to look up the Nm! Ace as always.

[@sheldonpaula]

That is way nicer and more practical than the OEM version you had on previously.

[@rickwillemse9840]

Looks great! Do the cut outs allow access to the drain bolt and oil filter or does the guard need to come off for oil changes?

[@stefanfrittiert1038]

Exactly the video I was looking for. I was not decided between the original and the Motone guard. Now I know what to buy 😅.

[@SteveInskip]

Looks like a very well designed and well though-out piece of kit. Good video and very well presented! Did the manufacturers produce a KZbin ‘fitting’ video? I find these increasingly helpful.

[@stuartfillingham7011]

No steve but I did at the end!

[@SteveInskip]

Stuart Fillingham yes I saw that....well done!

[@WayneWoodruff]

Nice review mate! I don't have a guard and this one looks way better than the OEM

[@MattSeals]

You have got among the finest videos.

[@xk104]

Hi Stuart. The guard looks great but I noticed you put the original cat back on. Were there any issues on it as I'm thinking of "de-catting" my T100. Thanks. Kenneth

[@stuartfillingham7011]

Lol no I haven't! I fitted the motone xpipe which accepts the original cat guard! So may give the impression that the cat is still fitted!

[@AkhileshVeldanda]

Do they make it for Royal Enfield classic as well?

[@EcoPax11]

Hi there! Is it possible to instal the sump guard only with the side stand or rear paddock stand?

[@kilyunglee]

Hope this is available for the Bobber! Would look fantastic.

[@walttanner5813]

What is the rubber adhesive strip called you put on your bash plate that you said you could buy at a dyi store? No seems to know what I am talking about

[@comhghallgeraghty3541]

Looks great. Any idea if motone are planning to do any parts for the interceptor?

[@rostfomin]

8:00 large allen bolts. What's the size exactly? I've got this sump guard, now I need to buy a key to put it in place haha

[@triumphrider9796]

Typical Motone quality, which is to say, excellent; I imagine the clear anodized finish would be on brushed aluminium, should match up nicely with the engine cases.

[@thebigempty_5792]

I'm trying to find the clear aluminum version here in the states. It seems like all the dealers/on line sites only have the black version. I wonder why the clear coated aluminum is harder to find. I may have to order from your side of the pond. Any suggestions?

[@pereiradylan]

Hello Stuart, would this fit the Interceptor? Does Motone have one like this for the Interceptor? Thanks.

[@Kito66j1]

Is that the original cat I see??? Nice product and nice to see the T-120 again.

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

Thanks Stuart, comprehensive as always 👍🏻

[@fabry979]

Can I lift up the motorcycle by a motorcycle lift with this sump guard? Many thanks!

[@stuartfillingham]

yes

[@daveyoude2828]

Nice vid Stu.... very well made piece of kit. Here’s a strange question for you... what is the type and make of the general purpose red grease you use.... I’m looking for some alternatives from my usual brand... thx again... ride safe...... 🏍

[@stuartfillingham7011]

Thanks dave, I use silkolene rg2 grease.

[@snowh2o]

Hi Stuart, I only have a side stand on my T120 and also having trouble removing the two big Allen bolts on the left bottom side of the bike. What did you mean by having padded stand? Am I able to remove these bolts safely while resting on the side stand? Any advice would be really appreciated.

[@stuartfillingham]

PADDOCK STAND Austin!

[@snowh2o]

@@stuartfillingham still looking for one that works with the Bonneville. These pea shooters are in the way.

[@jpa8724]

hi Stuart, just wondering if the oils filter and drain plug are accessible with the defender in place? Thanks John

[@stuartfillingham]

No John, ive never had a sump guard that allows that!

[@tinks43]

Looks the biz! & easy to fit 😀 As you know I fully agree with all the comments you stated at the start 👍🏻

[@fazilersath7679]

Can you review the jawa 42...)??

[@clintbabu]

Installing the official sump guard in RE 650 is a complicate process ( removing the two exhaust pipes and so). Can you show some insight to how to properly install that?

[@stuartfillingham]

In hand Clint, I have one and will fit it in due course.

[@scottygdaman]

Any plans for a long ride in the future? I bet a ride across America would be great. I'm sure you would connect up with quite a few of the channels fans. And would make an awesome video.

[@stuartfillingham]

I wish I had the time Scott, maybe one day!

[@ryangowing]

This made me buy one. Thanks. Great videos btw. Do you also do ASMR?

[@walterpalmer2749]

We need to get Stuart a good "work shirt" so he doesn't ruin all his good clothing. Good videos and thanks, Stuart.

[@joshnnik]

Looks a really purposeful product Stuart, thank you. I know that you don’t always have time to reply to questions but are still using and happy with Motone tank rack on your Royal Enfield?

[@stuartfillingham]

yes I still use it Roger!

[@wzorian]

I think I found Sump guard for my Bonnie thx! ;)

[@keepersofthedeep]

Yep, me too :)

[@servantofgod5642]

Will it stop a wombat?

[@scottygdaman]

Ever feel.. motone..that sometimes ..motone.. products....motone motone... Can get ..motone ...mentioned a bit ...motone...to much.. Motone.. Lol . Love the ...motone...vids.

[@fungiformenow]

Champion!

[@charly777frasca5]

Non usare la sella come bancone da lavoro

[@high-velocitymammal5030]

It's getting waxoiled instantly.