Why do I need to install engine cover protectors on my track bike?
If you plan to ride your motorcycle on the race track with a track day organization or participate in club racing, installing a set of engine cover protectors is essential. OEM engine case covers are easily damaged in a crash, which can lead to oil leaks. This not only risks damage to your engine and ends your weekend early but also poses a hazard by potentially spilling oil on the track. This can result in track shutdowns for cleanup, inconveniencing everyone involved. Installing proper protection, such as Genuine GB Racing Engine Covers, will prevent this from happening almost every time.
I only ride on the street, do I still need engine cover protection?
As with track riding, crashing on the street is always a possibility. Spending a couple of hundred dollars on engine cover protection can help reduce repair expenses, even in a street crash. Slow-speed parking lot crashes are fairly common in street riding. In certain circumstances, the OEM engine cover can crack upon contact with the pavement, resulting in an oil leak and ending your ride. Installing a set of engine cover protectors will prevent this nearly 100% of the time.
Why should I spend more on the Genuine GB Racing Covers when I can buy the counterfeit and save?
You are installing engine cover protection to prevent damage to the most expensive component of your motorcycle: the engine. With Genuine GB Racing Covers, you get high-end protection manufactured in the UK using premium materials and supported by cutting-edge engineering. The Chinesium counterfeit covers are mere copies of older stolen GB Racing designs, made with sub-par materials.
In the video, we share the results of independent lab testing on a counterfeit cover set that GB Racing sent for analysis. Genuine GB Racing Covers use 60% long glass fiber, providing superior strength and abrasion resistance. In contrast, counterfeits contain only 35% short glass fiber, making them significantly weaker. Genuine GB Racing products also include additives, such as an impact modifier, which provides elasticity to absorb impacts without transferring them to the engine casing. Additionally, GB Racing products are made from PA66 base material rather than PA6, offering greater tensile strength, dimensional stability, abrasion resistance, and higher intermittent temperature resistance.
Furthermore, there have been numerous issues with counterfeit covers, including missing or incorrect bushings and bolts that break when torqued. Choosing Genuine GB Racing Covers ensures the highest quality and reliability for protecting your motorcycle's engine. The bottom line is that although the counterfeit covers look very similar, they do not match the quality or protection of the genuine article.
Why did we shoot this video?
When we learn something we feel is worth knowing, we like to share it. In this case, we believe it's important for people to know the difference between counterfeit and genuine products, so they can make informed purchases. Many riders might mistakenly believe that counterfeit covers are genuine GB covers being sold at a large discount, when in fact, they are cheap knock-offs.
It is also crucial to understand that purchasing counterfeit products supports thieves who stole the design from the company that invested in all the research and development to bring the product to market. Supporting brands like GB Racing, who develop products that enhance our sport, moves all of us forward. Buying counterfeit parts for your bike feeds the trolls and often results in a second purchase of the genuine article when the knock-off shits the bed. For riders looking for more information on how to identify the Genuine GB Racing Covers please view the guide below.
