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15 Jan 2007
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Sump guard
I have a Honda XR 250S (XR250L engine) and I am planning to go from Greece to India and I 'll ride extensive at Himalayas. The bike sold without sump guard and I am worried about this! Why? Doesn't it need one?
Thanks, Helias
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sumpguards
Hi - lots of Japanese bikes just come with a 'token' sumpguard - usually a couple of little tubes - nothing that offers proper protection. Personally, I always fit a decent sumpguard/engine guard if im going to be riding on stony unpaved roads or offroad. Usually, when I take the guard off at the end of a trip I'm amazed at how many dings and dents it has in it.
IMHO, if you are going on a trip where the reliability of your bike is important (so, almost any) then it really isn't worth the risk of a cracked crankcase. There are lots of ways of bashing your engine off things (I've personally tried many of them :-)) - even something as simple as clipping a big rock acting as a road marker. There are lots of makes on the market. Personally, I've always found CRD stuff to be quite good. I've also just bought a SW-Motech one for my KTM (with tool boxes) - the Alu is 5mm thick - it's an absolute beast! Good luck with your ride! Andy
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I picked up two on ebay for £30 each...bargain. They come up surprisingly frequently on ebay..
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a shovel is thin, shaped right, cheap, and amazingly tough...you would be hard pressed to bend it when bolted on as a skid plate.
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