Crash Protection Bits For The 765 R

Hi,

I’m getting the bike prepped for riding schools and track days.

Today I installed a set of Triumph engine and clutch case covers.

I hope neither side leaks after making this change. I don’t have a torque wrench that goes down to 9nm so I just went by feel. Maybe I’ll get a small torque wrench for peace of mind.

Also, according to triumphinstructions.com, there should have been 1 M6 washer which I didn’t see in the bag of screws. I just grabbed a washer that I had in a bin that’s small enough.

I thought I’d share before and after pics for those that might be interested at adding these on as well.

Personally, I like it better without the covers. But having crashed a few times before I appreciate the protection that a fairing provided. I hope these covers, plus frame sliders can limit damage from initial impact.

 

I just got done installing frame sliders.

I read so many posts about folks having a hard time with factory engine mount bolt removal because there’s not a lot of room to put a wrench on the nut that’s holding it.


Hipefully these pictures and trxt help those that want to add frame sliders i. The future.

















If you look at the photos with a wrench hanging off the nut, the trick is to remove the bottom bolt of the radiator and loosen its 2 bolts at the top. This would allow you to swing the radiator away for more room to get to the engine mount nut.

 

I think both of those look great. But I don't have real experience with them.
Woodcrafts are just a fraction of the cost so I went with these.

If I had to do it again, I would look for sliders similar to the Woodcrafts but those that would stick out farther. I didn't know until I read the instructions that these were actually designed to fit under the 675R fairing.

 

I took and passed this MN advanced rider course last weekend...https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/mmsc/rider-training/Pages/mn-advanced-rider-course.aspx.

During one of the drills I had to zig-zag very slowly thru cones and at one of the left turns I didn't have enough throttle input, or wasn't smooth enough with the clutch, or both. The engine died and got me off-balanced. I slowly had to lay the bike down on its left side. It was the engine case cover and the swingarm spool that touched the pavement and got scuffed up. I'm glad I had these. Knowing that my bike is protected gave me confidence to keep trying and get really good at the exercise.