LikeAfox_imp
Running like a top
After reading several of these threads, I've ordered a set from bikebandit. With promo codes, they came out to $156 shipped. Thanks to everyone who contributed
Trex Crash Bars
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Ulvetanna_imp
Road warrior
I mentioned somewhere else, the engine guards don't compromise lean angle at all with stock peg feelers installed, especially if the preload is bumped up. I didn't touch even the feelers down with the Ikons to max ride height, but there again I weigh 141 pounds. Either way my take on the OEM guards is that they are the best bet as far as keeping cornering clearance.LikeAfox_imp said:
kballowe_imp
Running like a top
I don't care for all that stuff bolted onto a bike.
But, my Wife is much smarter than me.
Recently, we were riding 2-up and got rear-ended at a stop light and went down BAM! on the left side.
THis bike had crash bars.
And then we got up and walked away. Scratched the crash bars, and that's it.
Not on a CB1100. Same principle though. Right ?
So where can I get some bolt-on cages ?
But, my Wife is much smarter than me.
Recently, we were riding 2-up and got rear-ended at a stop light and went down BAM! on the left side.
THis bike had crash bars.
And then we got up and walked away. Scratched the crash bars, and that's it.
Not on a CB1100. Same principle though. Right ?
So where can I get some bolt-on cages ?
Ulvetanna_imp
Road warrior
Maybe you can get a whole new bike and some loot out of that. Sounds like you weren't hurt, that's always a good thing.kballowe_imp said:I don't care for all that stuff bolted onto a bike.
But, my Wife is much smarter than me.
Recently, we were riding 2-up and got rear-ended at a stop light and went down BAM! on the left side.
THis bike had crash bars.
And then we got up and walked away. Scratched the crash bars, and that's it.
Not on a CB1100. Same principle though. Right ?
So where can I get some bolt-on cages ?
Yep, kballowe, I also hope neither you nor your wife were hurt.
Samurider might be a good starting place?
Samurider might be a good starting place?
kballowe_imp
Running like a top
Yeah, we're just fine. Thanks.
I'm currently looking for crash bars for our '14 Dlx.
I'm currently looking for crash bars for our '14 Dlx.
There's been a bit of talk about crash bars these past days—see this thread and post #2 with a link to another thread on one aftermarket product that scraped a bit early.
dsinned_imp
Been there
Fwiw, from my online research, I came across this product at the lowest price ($139 shipped) I could find. They look good and come in either chrome or black finishes.
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
kballowe_imp
Running like a top
I looked at those. The thing that keeps me from buying a set is that u-bolt that scratches up the frame when it's mounted.dsinned_imp said:
Wonder how those black SW MotoTech bars would look on a '14 Dlx
kennyw
Road warrior
I have a set of those cheap crash bars. The only issue with them is the lower frame mounting point touches down at the same time as the peg feelers. I trimmed the u bolts back once and now I'm wearing out the lower hex nut.
flynrider
Road warrior
I crash tested the Over Racing polished stainless crash bars from Samurider. My riding pals were ribbing me when I installed them because I'd gone decades without scratching a bike. In an unfortunate deer encounter in '15 I found that the protection was amazing. I had some damage to the meter housing, headlight ring and clutch lever, but nothing on the body of the bike received a scratch (went down on the left side). Even the rear turn signal was scratch free. Mr. T. at Samurider was kind enough to offer me a smokin' deal on a set of replacement crash bars.
specialist8
Running like a top
Bought a set of the Trex crash bars I'm currently waiting on as the city is quite unkind to motorcycles. Wind storm in Chicago was so bad last week that I woke up with my bike knocked over to the left (kickstand side). My CB500-F bars are bent out of shape beyond fixing, left rear turn signal smashed, and my gauges are now askew too. I don't plan on knocking my bike over but this is the 3rd time in my almost 3 years of owning my CB it has been tipped over without me being around to 'help' it. I should have got crash bars years ago, so for anyone that doesn't have a garage and relies on street parking, they're a must. Now I need to get all this stuff fixed because I was trying to be a purist. I'll take function over fashion at this point.
Can anyone confirm that the Trex bars are able to protect the handlebars if tipped over? Pretty sick of replacing handlebars for the 3rd time. I would get Renthals but my Polly Heaters heated grips that are currently installed in my CB500f's won't transfer as the diameter isn't big enough. They're quite necessary to me as driving along Lake Michigan near daily can be pretty cold in the mornings.
Can anyone confirm that the Trex bars are able to protect the handlebars if tipped over? Pretty sick of replacing handlebars for the 3rd time. I would get Renthals but my Polly Heaters heated grips that are currently installed in my CB500f's won't transfer as the diameter isn't big enough. They're quite necessary to me as driving along Lake Michigan near daily can be pretty cold in the mornings.
Cricket, specialist, that's not good. Is there a way to tie the bike down so it can't blow over?
specialist8
Running like a top
Cormanus, would putting it on the center stand have been more stable? Given the bike fell on the kickstand side, it's hard for me to believe it could have been more stable.
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I don't know, specialist. If it blew over while it was on the kick stand, I would have thought it would either have to have rolled forward so the stand flipped up or the wind was so strong it picked the bike up first. Was it in gear? I suspect it would be harder to move the bike forward if it were on the centre stand, but I'd also worry that it might blow it over to the right where there's nothing but the vertical leg.
When I've taken my bike on a vehicular ferry that travels over pretty rough water, they make you leave it in 1st gear on the kick stand. They then have a webbing strap that had loops that go over the hand grips. They anchor it on both sides, but pull it down to the left so there's a bit of load on the suspension.
That seems to me a pretty secure way to hold the bike, although if you could lash it down on the centre stand the way people do on trailers, that ought to hold it.
It's bloody windy if it blew the bike over on the stand.
When I've taken my bike on a vehicular ferry that travels over pretty rough water, they make you leave it in 1st gear on the kick stand. They then have a webbing strap that had loops that go over the hand grips. They anchor it on both sides, but pull it down to the left so there's a bit of load on the suspension.
That seems to me a pretty secure way to hold the bike, although if you could lash it down on the centre stand the way people do on trailers, that ought to hold it.
It's bloody windy if it blew the bike over on the stand.
specialist8
Running like a top
It was definitely in neutral so the 'moving forward' element could have certainly occurred. Those tips for the ferry could prove quite vital as I'm taking a ferry across lake Michigan next month. I'll remember those tips as id hate to have anything happen on a trek like that.
The wind storm was unpredictable but putting it in first gear when something like that is forecasted could help.
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The wind storm was unpredictable but putting it in first gear when something like that is forecasted could help.
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I suspect getting into the habit of always parking the bike in 1st might be a good idea. I confess I seldom do it.
kennyw
Road warrior
I always park my bike in gear outdoors in the weather and have never had an issue.
specialist8
Running like a top
Corm/Kenny, parked my bike downtown in Chicago and put it in first this morning. Gonna start getting in the habit of that to avoid any more mishaps my bike loves to get into. Thanks for the tips guys!
NightRider_imp
Been there
I'm gonna order a set of OEM guards from Honda, been putting it off. Not really worried about what they can do in a crash, but just dropping the bike can hole the case and/or bash the crankshaft. They would not make contact with the covers due to design.Ulvetanna_imp said:
About 165 bucks shipped from bikebandit.com, best deal I could find. Not bad. Agree. They also avoid using the engine mounts to attach to which I would think is important so we don't destroy the engine mount trying to save the engine. .
Thanks for the tip on price. That is the best. Samurider quoted me 170 shipped.
