Good point. I have worked to have the very best product that I can come up with. I have engineered a product that fits exactly where and how it is suppose to rather than a "one-size fits all". It is show chromed rather than just nickle coated and chromed like most other accessories.

From the response, I think I would be better off just investing in the product line I have going rather than coming up with new versions.

For a good deal, I am making sure everyone on hdforums will get a discount code for 15% off the published retail pricing. The code will be announced the same day I bring my new touring line to my website. Probably around wed the 25th.

Thanks for your input. It is greatly appreciated.

Doug

 

That's not completely true, I'm sure that if you made one that resembled an upside down brake pedal, with a rubber pad. It would work nicely for shorter pipes like the Big Radius. I wouldn't mind getting one, just in case.
Can you make them in black powdercoat?

 

good idea, but im more concerned about marks and scratches on the pipes near the points cover. i have considered inventing something myself...

 

Good idea for the right setup. Personally, I am trying to strip my Rocker of anything not necessary for go or whoa.

 

I have already completed the designs for the V&H pipes. I just don't know if I should spend the money to put them into production.

The design mounts like the one on the pic of this first thread starter on the Rocker. The mounting can be more clearly seen on my webpage Old webite on homepage under details of pipe under foopeg in the left margin. New webpage under Products->Will it fit my bike (at the bottom of the page under details of pipes under foot peg. www.bitchin-guard.com New page should roll out on wednesday the 25th.

The difference is the shape. The above the foot peg is lower profile (about 3/4 of an inch, which is plenty to keep the passenger's foot on the outside where it should be. the above the footpeg profile is shaped with the same radius flow of the pipe and where the lower part of the guard wraps around the heel and toe area also match the radius of the pipe so it looks like the guard was part of the pipe kit.

Cannot do in powder coat. If I do one in black it will have to be ceramic. The current Rock Hard Boot Guards are chromed on the back side and this reflects heat. All of my guards are only warm to the touch even though they are about 1/4-3/8 inch away from a pipe that is popping hot and can burn skin and rubber on contact. I experimented with painting the back side of the guard and this caused the guard to absorb heat. It didn't get hot enough to melt rubber, but you did not want to touch it.

Thanks,
Doug

 

My old lady knows better then to get her boots even NEAR my V&H Bigshot Long pipes on my Heritage... LoL! (Looking over shoulder to make sure wife is not around!) That would be a Nay for me. Sounds like a good idea, but not something I would be interested in. It is easier to just remove the boot smudges, if and when I ever get one.

 

i don't really have a problem with me, except that my right foot does get kinda close to the pipe. probably gonna go with extenders for me. the passenger thingy looks like a good idea, but i was initially thinking of a peg with a heel rest connected to it to keep the OL's boots off my pipe. but i do like your idea for the passenger, but to me, flames are out. except flame paint jobs, the never go out of style!

 

The footboards not only keep you off the guards. They are highest quality chrome you can put on your bike. So you are actually getting two things in one. Great looks and Functionality. Also, just wanted to let you know that my guards come in several different artwork designs.
They can be seen on my web site.
Thanks,
Doug

 

I have to concur with what a few here have said. The idea for the product is a good one, albeit on the otherside maybe just not the right timing for it. Though so far you have only got a few answers, and maybe not the best representation of the riders out there. I mean no offense to those that have answered, but those of us that are on the forum alot, and answer swiftly, tend to be only one part of the riding population. We are the more core group, who live and breath riding. There is a great number of riders out there that are not represented here.
There are a ton of riders out there that might think that this is the product they have been looking for, and are just not of the type to patrol the halls of forums.
I think in time you will most likely find quite a few takers for this line, and will be going into production.
With the proper marketing language (ie. as mentioned about "high cost" changed to "great price/great investment for maintaining the prestine look of your bike") and maybe also diversifying your target audiance (i.e. there still is a huge RUB rider group out there that might love these, also target the passengers themselves, as this can be something that they might value in the so far as looks (personalizing there space on the bike (and yes passengers can torment riders into buying things for them on the riders bike)) and also maybe they value their boots/shoes and want protection from the pipes instead of protecting the pipes from their boots/shoes.)
one other point is though chrome is a predominant color (yes it is actually a color) it is not the only one people want, as it is a showy color, it might be good to offer different finishes, to allow for those that want the protection but want to hide the product more, or even those that run black pipes (remember you might not see the marks as much, but they also melt rubber (so that footware still wants protecting ).

Good luck and IMHO I think you are making a great product, albeit one I have little need for with my true duals. Hat of to you for starting a company during these hard times.

 

wow you saved me a lot of time typing what i thought thanks