jimvonbaden
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I don't like bars either, so I went with the machineartmoto covers. They look good and are very strong, plus cost less than one valve cover:I'm glad to hear all the positive comments on the new RS. I'm seriously considering this as the replacement to my S1000R very soon. If I can swing it, I'll keep them both. I was wondering if the engine bars are really essential? I know a fall as speed would probably cause quite a bit of damage, but I'm more concerned with a static drop from uneven footing when stopping. Would it be just cosmetic damage to the heads , or serious mechanical damage? I notice BMW and other companies offer covers for the heads as an alternative and wondered if they are good enough? Basically I just don't like the looks of the large bars surrounding the engine but will live with them if necessary.
Thanks.
They work too. My bike was hit while parked and went over hard on the valve cover. No doubt it would have severely damaged it, maybe knocked a hole in it:
Jim