Which shark fin?

[Mike-AK]

...is the best for a 2012 TE310? Also, what are your opinions regarding the need for front disk protection. Pics of what you are running on your bike would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[fasteer]

Motosportz sharkfin is fantastic for the 310.
I don't run a front disk guard but it depends where & how you ride.

 

[robertaccio]

Cafe Husky's own MotoSportz has a really simple/well engineered rear shark fin for X-Lite models

 

[robertaccio]

PS front disc guard thoughts, I personally have never used one (I have used Acerbis covers in the past).
And yes I have hit and bent discs but very infrequently....less unsprung weight is most important to me. Its gotta be a rider individual decision for the use of a front guard.

 

[Colo moto]

The rear disc guard tends to take a little more of a beating for a couple of reasons. First, your front tire is out of harms way more than the rear. Think of wheeling over a rock pile or trail trash. Your front tire goes over while your rear goes through. Second, your front tire can deflect when the disc hits something while the rear can't deflect as easily. When I was designing and testing our disc guards the rears would get some serious gouges while the fronts typically had lighter scratches.

I agree with robertaccio on the unsprung weight thing. The lighter your tires are the better they react to bumps. This is why we decided to build a complete new rear brake hanger. There was weight that could be easily removed there without sacrificing any strength.

 

[Motosportz]

I was going to let the customers speak but since we are going there...

Look Motoz tires and rotor guards mounted to the axle spacer... where have I seen that before for the last several years? I guess I should be flattered.

Yep, rears get hammered more than the front. Super EZ mounting, no need to mess with the caliper and spacer mount keep a ton of crap out of the rear wheel bearings. 7 years of off road testing and these have stood the test of time.

...but I had the front one save me more than once in the last 7 years we have been building these. You can see some nicks here. If you ride in deep ruts and rocks it helps.

As for weight they are 8oz. Pretty light and as you are subtracting the spacer from the bike it's more like 7oz gain. Tires and tubes can very the weight a LOT more as in several pounds but I fully understand the point.

We make them for the left hand side WR models as well (smaller disk too)

 

[Rearwheelin]

My Motosportz front disk guard has deflected big rocks thrown by some of the guys i ride with and comes in handy when dropping into deep rut lined with rocks...

 

[Mike-AK]

Cafe Husky's own MotoSportz has a really simple/well engineered rear shark fin for X-Lite models

Where did you get the plain aluminum one? All I see on their website is red and black. Not real interested in anodized colors, as they will only look worse as they get scratched up.

 

[rancher1]

Where did you get the plain aluminum one? All I see on their website is red and black. Not real interested in anodized colors, as they will only look worse as they get scratched up.

Special request from kelly.

 

[Blakelpd5]

Where did you get the plain aluminum one? All I see on their website is red and black. Not real interested in anodized colors, as they will only look worse as they get scratched up.

FWIW, I'm not a big fan of anodizing either. I like the metal / industrial look myself. It's kinda back-yard hillbilly style, but I have taken several anodized parts and wire wheeled them. They turn out pretty neat. They come out metal colored, and almost have a textured look by the different pattern marks from the wheel (not from eating the metal away)

 

[Rearwheelin]

If you can't get raw aluminum, oven cleaner will remove anodize coatings.

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNAB45zQUtk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[Motosportz]

If you can't get raw aluminum, oven cleaner will remove anodize coatings.

Yep.

 

[Mike-AK]

Seems dumb to have to remove something you pay extra for. Anybody know if Zip Ty makes a fin for the TE310?

 

[Motosportz]

Seems dumb to have to remove something you pay extra for. Anybody know if Zip Ty makes a fin for the TE310?

You don't have to remove it. The reason we ano them all is for looks and protection / oxidation. Like the post says if you want one unanodized I'll save a few out. Simple. I sell far more red ones so the majority of the people want the look. The ano adds very little to the overall cost, about a buck and protects the aluminum. CNC machine time is the main cost in anything machined.

 

[robertaccio]

Red and black have the looks.
But if you see my sharkfin after a couple of months you'll know why I requested an unfinished one. I've cleaned it up/smoothed it a few times and have had it on the press a few times to get it back into proper alignment as well. This is very good product no matter how its finished.

 

[Motosportz]

and have had it on the press a few times to get it back into proper alignment as well. This is very good product no matter how its finished.

Nice your using it so hard If it needs replaced let me know and I'll replace it for free as i like customers that thrash test stuff and use it for what it is intended.

 

[Purple Haze]

I put Motosportz shark fins on the front and rear of my TE310 a little less than a year ago. I'm amazed how well they have held up to the rocks in Md,W Va,an Pa . They were pretty when I got them but will take function over bling . Thumbs up to Kelly for some quality products as you can see they have been used well.

 

[Mike-AK]

Between the Motosportz and the 7602, which is the best and why?

 

[Blakelpd5]

Between the Motosportz and the 7602, which is the best and why?

That is like asking which oil is best... Everyone has their opinions, and both options will work well.

I personally would opt for the Motosportz, but that is because Kelly is a good friend of mine, and I like to support my riding buddies when I can. He is as passionate about the sport as you can be. Not saying the other guys aren't, but that is my opinion.

 

[MikeB]

+1 on the Motosportz rear disc protector. My red anodized unit has lots of dings on it. And the price was right for a well engineered unit. I haven't bent a front disc yet so haven't run one.