Replacing crash bars vs chromed guards?
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Illl buy a set for the front and rear when available. The front stock crash bars are over $300 to replace and the saddle bag bars on my Road King are probably sold by the set, have no idea what they cost.
His website states the chrome is extra. A set unchromed would work just as well they just obviously wouldnt look as nice. However, these bolt on and off for parking lot practice drills and for that I could care less about chrome for that purpose so mine wont be chromed.
There are those who could care less about parking lot practice or slow speed maneuvers skills. If that were me I would get a chrome set, not only for the protection of an unexpected drop but because the replacement bars are ridiculously exspensive to replace. Honestly, Ive seen plenty of rusty damaged crash bars, I dont really care for that look. On a clean bike anyway.
He had a set that were not chromed and according to him was the 1st set he made in his garage. They had been welded and grinded and re-welded and re-grinded I dont know how many times. Those were the ones he told me he uses for practice, instruction and competition purposes. I tried to buy those but he wouldnt part with them.
I am not expecting these to be cheap. Nothing made in USA with American steel ever is but this guy is a one man show, works full time as a Houston motor instructor and teaches privately on the side so I know hes busy. I cant believe Harley doesnt sell anything like this as it looks like a factory component. On the other hand, why would they when it would slow their replacement bar sales? All I know is I would love to be able ride like that with that much confidence. Hell I may see if he will throw in some personal instruction time, luckily hes in Houston somewhere.
His website states the chrome is extra. A set unchromed would work just as well they just obviously wouldnt look as nice. However, these bolt on and off for parking lot practice drills and for that I could care less about chrome for that purpose so mine wont be chromed.
There are those who could care less about parking lot practice or slow speed maneuvers skills. If that were me I would get a chrome set, not only for the protection of an unexpected drop but because the replacement bars are ridiculously exspensive to replace. Honestly, Ive seen plenty of rusty damaged crash bars, I dont really care for that look. On a clean bike anyway.
He had a set that were not chromed and according to him was the 1st set he made in his garage. They had been welded and grinded and re-welded and re-grinded I dont know how many times. Those were the ones he told me he uses for practice, instruction and competition purposes. I tried to buy those but he wouldnt part with them.
I am not expecting these to be cheap. Nothing made in USA with American steel ever is but this guy is a one man show, works full time as a Houston motor instructor and teaches privately on the side so I know hes busy. I cant believe Harley doesnt sell anything like this as it looks like a factory component. On the other hand, why would they when it would slow their replacement bar sales? All I know is I would love to be able ride like that with that much confidence. Hell I may see if he will throw in some personal instruction time, luckily hes in Houston somewhere.
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I only quoted you to emphasize the point, not attack your riding abilities. I have seen too many people in these demonstrations to know that I could never do what they/you are capable of. Now if I had a bike I did not worry so much about I might try to hone these skills but I have to pay for my bikes, accessories and repairs.
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And to the right of quote is multi quote. Hit it first and then consecutively to quote each person finishing with quote.
Now that I check out the product I can see it being a worthwhile investment. When I traded my last bike I was asked if it was ever dropped by the salesman. Well, dolt, of course it had been dropped. I never bought a bike to sit in a garage. Don't know what if any they knocked off the trade but this would help in that regard plus what they are selling it for, the intended purpose.
Now that I check out the product I can see it being a worthwhile investment. When I traded my last bike I was asked if it was ever dropped by the salesman. Well, dolt, of course it had been dropped. I never bought a bike to sit in a garage. Don't know what if any they knocked off the trade but this would help in that regard plus what they are selling it for, the intended purpose.
And as far as the product I bought last saturday, I used them all this week trying slow speed maneuvers on my street glide and of course dropped my bike lots of times. My bike wasn't damaged though, floorboards got a little scraped but they say thats the lean limit of the bike when you hear that. I did go to a rally today and other riders that saw them were very impressed with them too. I paid $350 for the set and honestly I would have paid $450 after using them this week as they have helped improve my skills and confidence. A buddy of mine is gonna call the guy Monday and order a set. Hopefully he has more in stock as Cbyway stated the guy was out when he saw him at the rally I bought mine at.
Thanks again for the help!!
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Serious cone kickers use something like this. Around $15 each, one or two right at the bend of the engine guard. They'll hold up for dozens of sliding drops, and if they ever wear down far enough that they're ugly, cheap to replace.
If you have black engine guard like I do, these are black oxide plated steel:
https://www.jeremywellindustry.com/p...nt=27532927169
If you chew them up, just hit them with some satin black and you're good as new.
If you have black engine guard like I do, these are black oxide plated steel:
https://www.jeremywellindustry.com/p...nt=27532927169
If you chew them up, just hit them with some satin black and you're good as new.
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Serious cone kickers use something like this. Around $15 each, one or two right at the bend of the engine guard. They'll hold up for dozens of sliding drops, and if they ever wear down far enough that they're ugly, cheap to replace.
https://www.amazon.com/Climax-Metal-H2C-125-S-Collar-Stainless/dp/B000P0Q9IC/ref=sr_1_6?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1510452669&sr= 1-6&keywords=1+1%2F4%22+split+shaft+collars
If you have black engine guard like I do, these are black oxide plated steel:
https://www.jeremywellindustry.com/p...nt=27532927169
If you chew them up, just hit them with some satin black and you're good as new.
https://www.amazon.com/Climax-Metal-H2C-125-S-Collar-Stainless/dp/B000P0Q9IC/ref=sr_1_6?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1510452669&sr= 1-6&keywords=1+1%2F4%22+split+shaft+collars
If you have black engine guard like I do, these are black oxide plated steel:
https://www.jeremywellindustry.com/p...nt=27532927169
If you chew them up, just hit them with some satin black and you're good as new.
No thanks, paid to much for my Harley Street Glide to ride with that look, plus those wouldn't last I had a buddy buy those, right before I bought my Street Glide 2 months ago....Stick with what I got...Im really happy with these cause we just repaired them tonite and it was easy and quick just like the guy said. Im ready for some more practice tomorrow...Chrome is off but I will have them re-chromed in a few months after I get some slow speed maneuvering down. And Im gonna keep these things on my bike all the time, they look really good and I got a lot of compliments and likes today at the rally i went to. By the way I found the guy for those interested, the guy that makes them is in Houston. I will post a link to the guys site when I figure out how you did that.
Last edited by nomotormanuno; Nov 11, 2017 at 10:02 PM.
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Okay I don't think you can become this proficient without dropping your bike aaaaaaalot!!!
This guy has some pretty kool stuff on youtube, nothing like what i have seen.
Last edited by nomotormanuno; Nov 12, 2017 at 04:10 PM.
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