popty bing Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 I've noticed on my 2015 Factory that the yolks on the forks have marked the frame downtubes in a crash situation as the standard bumpstops are rubbish! I have made the following homebrew bumpstops: from some 20mm plastic conduit that I cut into 50mm long pieces then sliced lengthways, and then applied some mastic and clipped them onto the frame. Must admit I stole this idea from someone at Penrith today! Hope this is of some use to others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automagp68 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Does not apply to me really but just wanted to say i applaud you for your effort and I'm sure this thread will help someone in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Does not apply to me really but just wanted to say i applaud you for your effort and I'm sure this thread will help someone in the future! It does apply to you if you crash hard enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automagp68 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 It does apply to you if you crash hard enough! ha true i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I did this with the first tubular model(2010) and take it from me, it doesn't work that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popty bing Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Well, I've used them in anger today.... well and truly threw the bike away and the yokes smacked the frame protector big time! In fact within 5 minutes of starting riding with new grips and new rim stickers on. Had to happen..... There was a large impact mark on the conduit, and a corresponding mark in the paint on the down tube when I removed the conduit. I hate to think how big a dent there would have been without them. I know they are not a perfect solution for what is really poor design, but better than nothing, and definitely better than relying on the factory version... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony27 Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmutiger Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 That is pretty nasty! Did they change the offset on the factory editions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_earle Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) This happens because the edge of the bottom yoke is thin where it hits the stop. Had this happen on my 11 bike, I'm not sure if the standard yokes are different but the Factory ones do a good job of denting the frame. If the frame tubes are slightly crushed, your frame is severely weakened and will be sure to start cracking the gusset plate very soon. I suggest making two half round, heavy gauge, plates and have them welded to the frame, This will put strength back in the affected area and reduce the chances of it happening again. A plastic tube will not provide enough protection although it will protect the paint on the frame. Edited June 22, 2015 by steve_earle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Those plastic tubes will definitely do more than just protect the paint. The thick plastic will absorb a lot of the energy in case of a crash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgas Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 How come the factory model has been re advertised on the front page ? I thought it came out weeks ago ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revbeta Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 It's called the racing NOT factory, it has all the bling of the factory but with a standard engine in & different forks & rear shock compared to the factory.......probably a way of using up all the spares, I tried to order a standard & a factory 300 last week only to be told sherco are not making any more as they are concentrating on the 2016 model BUT they are bringing out a racing model as shown on the front page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Im sure youre right, they holiday all of August so new model (october?) will be prority? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbull Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Wow that is scary stuff. I noticed mine had paint chips after the 1st ride and made some nasty comments about it on another forum, I had no idea this could happen though. And this wasn't from any rough riding or crashing. Just a simple easy 1st trail ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascao Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) Protected mine with a PVC pipe sleeve. Edited October 6, 2016 by cascao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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