Gilles Crash Protectors - VFR 800 / VTEC
FW - F8 / F2A - F8A (98-08)
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1 user reviews.
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Product Description
Gilles introduce their innovative and patented new Crash Protection system with a built in "Damper" on the slider, which absorbs some of the initial impact and prevents transfer of shock energy into the mounts. This helps reduce the risk of broken frame lugs and other key mounting points.
DRILL FAIRING NO
- Built in patented "Shock Absorber" system
- Absorbs and reduces shock load to frame
- Helps prevent expensive broken mounting points
- Attractive CNC machined slider
- Bike specific mounting kits
- Mushroom made from ABS plastic for best sliding characteristics
| HONDA | |
| VFR 800 | 1998 (FW), 1999 (FX), 2000 (FY), 2001 (F1) |
| VFR 800 V-Tec | 2002 (F2), 2002 (F2A), 2003 (F3), 2003 (F3A), 2004 (F4), 2004 (F4A), 2005 (F5), 2005 (F5A), 2006 (F6), 2006 (F6A), 2007 (F7), 2007 (F7A), 2008 (F8), 2008 (F8A) |
Questions & Answers
Q. I just want to verify that I don't need to drill the fairing to fit Gilles crash bungs? - 11/01/12
A. No drilling is required. The information from the manufacturer states that the crash bungs are mounted off the fairing mount points.
Q. I have a 2003 vfr800 vtec. Do I need to modify or drill into my fairing to fit the crash protectors? Can I fit these myself? - 19/12/11
A. The Gilles Crash Protectors for the VFR800 / VTEC require no drilling and are located on to an existing point on the framework. Instructions are supplied which will enable easy fitting.
Q. Please can you advise if these will fit a Honda VFR800 A6 and if the protector is fitted via a chassis mount or fitted to the fairing mount. - 23/06/11
A. The Gilles crash Protectors are mounted from a frame point. The manufacturer has confirmed that they fit all VFR800 models from 1998 – 2008.
Customer Reviews
Very smart product, easy to fit, would recommend t, 7 Jun 2011
Beautiful looking piece of kit, very simple to fit, really good looking, a pleasing addition to the bike. Not tried the performance and hope never to!!
Anonymous - New Mills





