[steveywright]

Hi all

Anyone bought / fitted any engine or clutch protectors to their 899 yet ? ..... to cover rather than wholesale replace. Any photos ?

Steve

 

[rjjr]

Nothing is available yet. The only option is to get the magnesium side case then you can use anything that works on the 1199. Don't believe the Ducati website either. I got the one listed for the 899 and it doesn't fit.

 

[steveywright]

Sorry to hear about your Ducati one ........... Fingers crossed for new year then

 

[jumpman]

Will the ones produced by T-Rex for the 1199 fit ?

 

[JLL_899]

R&G

R&G Racing has one out that will fit the 899

Ducati 899/1199 Panigale/S/Tri (2012 onwards) Carbon Kevlar Engine Case Slider ECS0068C

 

[Evolution]

Doesn't look like that R&G one covers a whole lot. This is the first pic I've seen that looks like it's on the aluminum case cover though, so maybe I'll snag one.

 

[Tio899]

Only thing I see that wouldn't blend well with this cover is that the Carbon Fiber from Ducati is so beautiful and has a matte finish not so glossy or shiny. I have the fender front and rear plus heel guards coming if those match the rest. It would bug the **** out of me. Their Carbon Fiber is amazing....

 

[rjjr]

Doesn't look like that R&G one covers a whole lot. This is the first pic I've seen that looks like it's on the aluminum case cover though, so maybe I'll snag one.

It doesn't seem like those kinds of sliders really protect much more than the engine case itself. The post type sliders by Sato look like they'd protect part of the fairing and brake pedal and possibly the tank.

 

[Kevlar11]

Carbon world de has a pile of 1199 flat bits.

KD

 

[rjjr]

Carbon world de has a pile of 1199 flat bits.

KD

Those won't work on the 899.

 

[Kevlar11]

Carbon

Some must no?
I'm sure they'll have 899 bits soon.

KD

 

[tenderbeef03]

Anyone know if the Lightech engine protector fit the 899. Every site that sells them claimed they fit. But I can't seem to get a respond or find a pic with it on an 899.

 

[tenderbeef03]

Anyone know if the Lightech engine protector fit the 899. Every site that sells them claimed they fit. But I can't seem to get a respond or find a pic with it on an 899.

Here's another one,

 

[Brainfry]

I'm wondering the same thing… do you know of an importer? They're around $500 with shipping to the US.

Thanks,

B

 

[tenderbeef03]

I'm wondering the same thing… do you know of an importer? They're around $500 with shipping to the US.

Thanks,

B

Italianmotostyles.com have them for $425 i believe.

 

[Brainfry]

Italianmotostyles.com have them for $425 i believe.

Bonamici makes the same ones. I received confirmation from them this morning that they will NOT fit the 899. ****.

 

[willc1980]

I'm wondering the same thing… do you know of an importer? They're around $500 with shipping to the US.

Thanks,

B

for $500 u might as well put the 1199 magnesium engine cover on and get a real clutch guard like woodcraft, not to mention how much easier the 1199 cover makes servicing the clutch

 

[jarelj]

R&G makes carbon ones that fit the 899, they're $94 per side:

http://www.motospecialties.com/stor...type2=Crash Protection&category=Engine Covers

 

[Brainfry]

R&G makes carbon ones that fit the 899, they're $94 per side:

http://www.motospecialties.com/stor...type2=Crash Protection&category=Engine Covers

How does that silicone hold up?
Also, was it a pain to install the 2 piece magnesium cover?
Thinking about a slipper now…

Thanks,

B

 

[jarelj]

How does that silicone hold up?
Also, was it a pain to install the 2 piece magnesium cover?
Thinking about a slipper now…

Thanks,

B

I would have no concerns about the silicone holding up, it will stay on until you decide to remove the covers and then you can scrape the silicone off. They use a clear silicone adhesive that's heat-resistant and waterproof, it's the type used to seal up aquariums.

Installing the engine cover is not difficult, it's a complete replacement so you basically remove the entire side cover from the engine and replace it with the magnesium one. There's no real benefit to the mag cover other than a little bit of weight savings (only .7 lbs), and easier access to the clutch. But in reality, you don't need to get to a wet clutch that often anyway, so I'd say it's of marginal value for most people. As opposed to the value of a slipper clutch, which will be something you'll get some functional benefit from.