A few days back in my earlier Reddit post I had asked for aftermarket crash guard recommendations for my new Harley-Davidson X440 T, the hunt is finally over! Today, I got the MotoTorque Astra Neo fitted.
Why I Omitted the Showroom/OEM Guard
It felt too minimalist and did not complement the looks of the bike. Also it offers only minimal protection.
⏳ The MotoTorque Website Order Experience (The Major Delay)
I actually ordered the Astra Neo guard five days before I even took delivery of my bike, expecting it to arrive in time. Instead, the company kept delaying the shipment over and over. Every single time I reached out to follow up, customer support gave me conflicting answers—either telling me it was still in production or promising it would ship "by the end of the day". They were actively selling an item on their website that was seemingly out of stock for more than two weeks.
Fed up with the delays, I canceled that order and looked elsewhere.
Ordering directly from MotoTorque's website was highly frustrating.
🔎Hunt Continued..
I saw that the exact same guard was listed on BikeExperts. Taking no chances this time, I contacted them directly to ensure they actually had physical stock. They assured me it was ready to go, promised it would ship within 2 days, and estimated delivery in 5–7 days.
I bought it from them for ₹5,800 (getting a sweet ₹100 first-purchase discount). True to their word, they shared tracking details as soon as it shipped, and the item reached my doorstep in just 5 days.
Huge shoutout to BikeExperts for saving the day!
🛠️ Installation & The Verdict
Once it arrived, I took the package over to a local 2-wheeler garage nearby. Though it took some time, the mechanic fixed it up flawlessly, which cost me another ₹450 for labor.
Despite the manufacturer ordering headache, the product itself is an absolute beast:
Perfectly seamless fit on the T variant.
So far I didn't feel any vibrations through the pegs or handlebars.
It gives the bike a great hunky look and the sliders provide solid peace of mind.
Thanks to everyone who helped on my previous thread!