Phoenix
Husqvarna
AA Class
I wanted a pipe guard for my 2010 TXC 250 and found that there are currently a limited number of products. You can really (AFAIK) get the P3 carbon fiber guard or the Touratech aluminum guard. Since I'm also buying a Rekluse Core, I decided to cheap out and get the Touratech guard.
Overall, Touratech offers an impressive number of products for Husky on their website. I found myself wanting to add about $500 of bling to the cart, but decided to try out the exhaust guard before going too crazy.
I ordered it on Monday and it arrived the following Monday via UPS. I happened to be home, so I rushed to the door and scooped up the box. My initial reaction was OH MY GAWD THAT IS THE HEAVIEST PIPE GUARD EVER! What in the heck is this thing made of? I take it to the counter and slice it open to find an extremely light pipeguard and a beautiful full color catalog that was about 2 inches thick and dimensions of your average paperback. On a side note, the catalog seems to have even more products for Husky than you can see on the site. They even have Ohlins cartridges for the Marzocchi forks...verrrrry interesting.
Anyway, back to the pipe. The material is *okay* in thickness. Its not nearly as thick as the aluminum guard on my KTM (unknown manufacturer), but seems thick enough to do what I expect it to do - deflect a light impact from a drop on a rock. The finish is nice and the cuts are very precise. There are no logos, so you don't have to be a brand ambassador if you don't want to (but they provide you a huge sticker if you'd like to trumpet your support for Touratech).
Fitment is easy. Hold the guard up to the pipe and bend until it conforms to the pipes curves. The bend points are perfectly positioned for the stock Husky pipe. The pipe secures with two hose clamps. The hose clamp is a bit annoying to thread though the holes cut for the purpose - you pretty much have to straighten out the hose clamp. Other than that, tighten 'er up. The clamp in the front (as I have it positioned now) looks like it could possible rub the frame so I'll probably reposition it.
Overall, at $27 + shipping I'd say its a good investment to prevent a ding in the pipe itself.
Overall, Touratech offers an impressive number of products for Husky on their website. I found myself wanting to add about $500 of bling to the cart, but decided to try out the exhaust guard before going too crazy.
I ordered it on Monday and it arrived the following Monday via UPS. I happened to be home, so I rushed to the door and scooped up the box. My initial reaction was OH MY GAWD THAT IS THE HEAVIEST PIPE GUARD EVER! What in the heck is this thing made of? I take it to the counter and slice it open to find an extremely light pipeguard and a beautiful full color catalog that was about 2 inches thick and dimensions of your average paperback. On a side note, the catalog seems to have even more products for Husky than you can see on the site. They even have Ohlins cartridges for the Marzocchi forks...verrrrry interesting.
Anyway, back to the pipe. The material is *okay* in thickness. Its not nearly as thick as the aluminum guard on my KTM (unknown manufacturer), but seems thick enough to do what I expect it to do - deflect a light impact from a drop on a rock. The finish is nice and the cuts are very precise. There are no logos, so you don't have to be a brand ambassador if you don't want to (but they provide you a huge sticker if you'd like to trumpet your support for Touratech).
Fitment is easy. Hold the guard up to the pipe and bend until it conforms to the pipes curves. The bend points are perfectly positioned for the stock Husky pipe. The pipe secures with two hose clamps. The hose clamp is a bit annoying to thread though the holes cut for the purpose - you pretty much have to straighten out the hose clamp. Other than that, tighten 'er up. The clamp in the front (as I have it positioned now) looks like it could possible rub the frame so I'll probably reposition it.
Overall, at $27 + shipping I'd say its a good investment to prevent a ding in the pipe itself.
