Bike Factory engine cage - pics and review

[Veles]

Hi everyone,

I would like to review an engine cage that I bought recently. I think if any of you are interested in an engine cage that isn't as big as a proper stung cage yet still protect the bike better than just crash bobbins. I bought an engine cage from a company called Bike Factory in Poland. It took them about 2 weeks to get it fabricated and delivered to me in Spain. I have to say the cage is very well made, the welds are literally invisible. I had no problems fitting the cage to my bike. Everything matched the frame perfectly. Here are some pics below. Ask along if you have any questions!

Cheers

 

[azoutside]

Hello Veles, thanks for sharing! I like the cage, very clean. I also like the way you mounted the emergency jack on the rear subframe support. What did you use to mount it? Looks custom!
Also you wrapped the headers. Did that reduce heat in the cockpit, or some other benefit?
Cheers!

 

[Veles]

Thanks @azoutside
The jack is made by a company called JFG Racing. Hard anodised aluminium, super lightweight and well made. I hook it to the bobbin on the swingarm to lift the rear up to lube the chain while on the road. Highly recommended. Makes chain maintenance much easier when you don't have access to a rear stand. Takes a few seconds to lift the rear end, super stable (you can take the wheel off if you like using this stand too - I did it yesterday to fix a puncture, no wobbling at all so no fear of dropping the bike without the wheel on!) and looks cool. I made 2 plastic brackets to attach it to the frame from materials I had lying around. Will probably fabricate some proper aluminium brackets later

I live in a very hot climate so decided to wrap the headers to isolate them a bit from the rest of the bike. My bike gets quite hot while riding here during the summer, so I guess every little helps! They do seem to be a bit more insulated from the engine block and oil pan. Supposedly, because heat is more confined in the tubes, exhaust gases are hotter, hence move faster so the engine can breathe better. I believe these were the 2 main reason why people started wrapping exhaust headers. Also, the pipes are more protected from derbis and stones from the front wheel. If you live in a place where there isn't too much humidity you are unlikely to develop rust underneath them (however, do clean your headers well before wrapping them). On the top of that, I prefer the wrap look compared to shiny chrome. I only keep the end can chromed and polished. I wrapped headers on most of my previous bikes.