wanted Rear Pannier Guards from GL1800

[zevk]

Would any member have a pair of rear pannier (saddlebags) guards for sale? The Goldwing GL1800 uses them and appear to be mountable on the ST1300

I dont want to spend $200 for a new pr. although $100 incl shipping for this item seems ok...

Does anyone have these mounted on thier ST1300?
Do they actually keep the body bits off the ground on the event of a tip-over?
Do they pose any problems for rider or pillion feet?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-Goldwing-GL1800-chrome-saddlebag-guards-extra-nice-01-10/221345549814?_trksid=p2050601.m2451&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D266%26meid%3D3875072319836705657%26pid%3D100103%26prg%3D1141%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D301057038333%26clkid%3D3875074355774189098&_qi=RTM1582274

[Brian]

Have you had a tip over ? Or are you being cautious?

[West Aussie Glen]

I would be surprised if those will fit an ST1300. I fitted these to my ST1300.

http://www.bygdawg.com/

Scroll down on the lefthand side and select Tip Over Bars

Unfortunately above what you want to spend.

[tj189]

They do fit apparently, need to squeeze the ends to line up with the holes on the ST and also longer bolts.  Here is a link from the US,

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?132655-Saddlebag-protection-bars

[zevk]

I have only had one tip over when trying to put the bike on center stand on uneven pavement, my stoopidity.
The higher I lifted, the more it leaned to the right and away from me.
luckily it was a slow drop and not much more than slight scuff to plastic tip-over cover,,,,

TJ and WA Glen thanks for the info!
The bygdawg bars look more compact and tailored for the bike but also more expensive, I guesse u get what u pay for... thanks again!

[West Aussie Glen]

If you are happy with the look of the GL1800 ones I am sure you would be able to find some at a wreckers in Australia at the right price and less postage.

[tj189]

I agree with Glen 

Must admit I have these from Motorcycle Larry (MC L)   http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=320

I would suggest if you go with the MCL then get the rear foot peg extensions at the same time 

[zevk]

thanks, still looking for gl1800 type guards pre-loved if available.

thanks for the advice

[Malcolm6112]

Have a look at these Zevk.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rear-Engine-Guard-Set-Kit-For-Honda-GL1800-GOLDWING-01-11-02-03-04-05-06-07-08-/321276380584?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4acd9085a8&_uhb=1
From China, it's a start.

 

[zevk]

thanks malcom!

[StinkyPete]

Hi Zvek.     Do you really need the guards?    Unfortunately I know from personal experience that if you drop the bike, the panniers do not hit the ground.   The tip over guards hit, and not much else.   Sadly, I know this from testing the theory for both the right and left sides.

[zevk]

thanks Pete,

I also had 2 "driveway/parking" tip overs,  one on Right and one on Left side. No damage to rear sides either but for a small investment in rear crash bars, I may gain extra protection... just a thought.
thanks anyway

[Biggles]

In my tip-over, because of the camber of the road, the bike went past the engine cover and landed on the mirror cover, breaking the mirror. 
I wonder whether a rear bar might have been enough to arrest the progress?
No way of knowing without reproducing the situation, but thinking it adds a bit more leverage down low.