| Author | Message | ||
     Newbuellertoo |
On my old bikes (Japanese) I always had Crash bars of one design or another to protect the bike when dropped. What is everyone using on their tube frame bikes? I can't seem to find anything that looks like a good mounting point to provide protection to the engine cases or body work. Anyone have any pictures of what they are using? Thanks, | ||
| Rde48 |
Erik designs his bikes so they minimal tip over damage compared to other bikes. I don't think there is anyway to put crash bars on a tuber. Check these out http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/6095.html I know its not a crash bar but it will help minimize the minimal damage. Or you could just invest in a fer turn signals, foot pegs, and shift linkages. I think these are the parts that most people need if they have a tip over, but a CRASH may be different. | ||
| Brokeneck |
If you keep the "lunchbox " air cleaner, the right side's good to go -- Bneck | ||
| Bad_karma |
Gary The engine cases aren't likely to get crunched. The bar ends, turn signals, shifter/brake lever and bags generally take the majority of the damage. Joe  | ||
| Newbuellertoo |
Thanks for the input guys. I guess I never really thought about the bags (or the bread box) . I've never had a bike with saddle bags before. Joe, That is some nasty road rash on the bag in that picture. Hope it wasn't painful for you too. | ||
| Newbuellertoo |
Joe, p.s Just noticed the windscreen is gone too. What happened? | ||
| Bad_karma |
Gary The bags are a bit expensive for bumpers. I was heading back from white water rafting the Gauley, following a Blond in a old Escort in the West Virginia mountains. Came to a trunk lane, went to pass her on the right after she indicated that she was not going to pull over. The trucks had spread the crush-n-run nice and even. Did a two wheel drift for awhile then a slide into the slate filled ditch. Picked it up, took the whole body inventory all seem to function within normal expectations after a day on the river and a night in the bevy. Road about 300 miles home with out any problems, other than shifting without the toe peg. Next time I believe I will just check it clear and pass on the double yellow. The windscreen was a zero gravity, not sure exactly why it broke, guest it didn't like flexing. Joe |
