Why dont 06/07 crash bungs fit the 04/05?

Im looking at buying R&G bungs, but the aero style dont start until the 06/07 model and state not for the 04/05. As my 06 plate is an RR5 am i stuffed?

 

No idea but I have the round ones on my 04.

 

maybe that the fairings need drilling on the 04/5 as the 06/7 are a bit more open?

if it is that (and cant see what else it could be as the mounts are the same on the chassis) then as long as you dont mind drilling your fairings then you should be fine.

obviusly this is all theoretical as i'm only assuming

 

If the engine mounts are the same, they will fit, but ya DO have to drill the fairings on an rr5.

 

The r & g site also says that the rr6 needs drilling too. The reason i ask is 'cos the rr6 fairings fit the rr5, so why wouldnt the crash bungs?

 

If they are the engine mount ones I would say they fit, how can they not? I cant see the thread being different?

 

Funny thing is that they quote that both fit the RR6, see http://www.rg-racing.com/browseBike/Honda/CBR1000RR_Fireblade/2006.aspx

I may just buy the aero style and send them back if they dont fit :-D

 

Well I received an email back from R&G today, simply saying that they are not compatible. However, I had already ordered them and went ahead to fit them anyway. And guess what... They fit :-D

 

Look good!, pal im gonna grab some of these was they easy to fit any mod to the fairing??

 

You have to drill holes in the fairing.

 

Yeah, as long as you can line the holes up. Start with a a small hole and work your way up so you can make fine adjustments towards where the hole will sit. I find a dremel drill with sanding wheel works best.

 

Knew they'd fit.

 

I wish I'd waited a few weeks before I fitted the round ones as the aero ones look far better!

 

Could you add a pic of each side to the thread. I just wanna check that they are in the same position as mine.