I got the natural anodized aluminum because I didn't want it to scratch up. Plus, it'll match my Flatlands Skidplate.
Here they are with all attendant tools. The covers DON'T come with the high temperature silicone needed to affix the plates. Instructions on the Adventure Spec website say to go to "any hardware store" to obtain the silicone. Home Depot didn't have any. Advance Auto Part had some, but it was bright red (more on that later).
Installation is pretty straightforward; squirt goo and affix.
Notice the tape. It takes 24 hours for the silicone to "cure." In the mean time, the cover will slowly creep with gravity unless it's supported.
Now the clutch side. Notice how nice and new it is--because I
**** my old one (I hadn't even made a payment on the bike yet).
Some of the silicone slipped out the sides. It wipes up pretty easily.
It didn't seem like I had enough silicone on the other side, so I popped it off and added more.
This ended a bit messily, and I spent the next 10 minutes cleaning silicone off the case. If you can find black or clear hi-temp silicone, I'd recommend it.
We'll see how well it manages to stay on. I'm gonna be ****ed if I lose one commuting on the freeway. I'm a little disappointed with the coverage on the left side.
See where my shifter has already gouged into the case? I don't think this will help in that regard. I seems like the cover is too skimpy on the left side.
I'll update my impressions as I use them.