Graham, Thats exactly what I thought and not a good design by the factory. I suppose that if you take the pipes out on a bump, then you are likely to damage the sump as well. I don't think it is possible to turn it up the other way, but it is a possible idea.
Frank, Is the angled sump guard, a standard fitment of was it something you have made up.
1560, Not Nigeria, but I believe the owner does a lot of touring in the south of France, Italy and the Alps, so perhaps that why its fitted.
Neil
