Struts: Jail bars or Biltwell Struts?
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Struts: Jail bars or Biltwell Struts?
I was checking on getting myself some struts for my Nightster, i plan to bob the tail, take a crap load of things off, relocate the tail lights, and add the struts. All in order to show off a better tail and the new whitewall i plan to put and make it a nice replica of a bobber.
I was checking on the struts, and right now i'm between the Jail Bar Struts, which are a lot thinner and allow for a better view, or the Biltwell Struts, which are a lot more beefier.
The question is, which do you think is better? Will the beefier struts be better on the long run, or will the jail bars do as well?
Price is not an issue, the Jail Bars are $79 while the Biltwell Struts are $99, don't care on the price.
WHat do you guys think?
I was checking on the struts, and right now i'm between the Jail Bar Struts, which are a lot thinner and allow for a better view, or the Biltwell Struts, which are a lot more beefier.
The question is, which do you think is better? Will the beefier struts be better on the long run, or will the jail bars do as well?
Price is not an issue, the Jail Bars are $79 while the Biltwell Struts are $99, don't care on the price.
WHat do you guys think?
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Yeah, and even more so on me, i gave my car to my little sister, so my daily driver is my scoot. Not just that, i do a lot of long distance travel, so better start on the iron butt deal haha
nah but really, i guess it's just a matter of looks and personal likes. I guess what i was thinking was, if the Biltwell are much thicker, will this make a huge difference?
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I'd rethink the strut idea if I were you. I sure wouldn't want 'em on anything but a bar-hopper.
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OP, I have no experience with Jail products, I have met the Biltwell crew, wear their helmet, and gotten a chance look at the rest of the bike parts they make...I think they are very well made and they def stand behind what they are making. Sounds like you have a good idea of the look you want to accomplish, ebay, jail, biltwell...im sure they will all work for your purpose, for me it would come down to what the people behind the parts are like
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Anyway, don't know **** about the Jail Bars but the Biltwells are nice pieces. Very strong.
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Yes I have - about 5 years on a strutted bike back in the 70's. Rode it many thousands of miles. Rigid is OK if you see the big bumps before you hit 'em. Generally, strutted bikes ride rougher than true rigid framed ones. Just a little friendly, unsolicited advice for the OP to think over if he's never gone rigid. To each his own, but I've been riding and wrenching bikes since 1966 and know a little about it, too.
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I can speak on the matter as I just sold my 2002 strutted sporty with "Jail bars" I also have a iron 883 with shox and a true rigid sucker punch bobber. Strength wise, Theres no diff between the two struts, if your comparing biltwell to licks struts wich are what I had. It comes down to looks. I like the biltwells because when you loose the rear shox, its a little suprising when its replaced with such a think bar. The biltwells have a little design to em. Stay away from ebay stuff, as you said, its under a hundred bucks so why try to save $40. I know a couple people who had ebay struts break. When your dealing with suspension, buy from a co with a good rep. Back pain will happen. How much depends on a lot. Yooll appreciate a spring seat and some taller bars you can roll back toward you. Drag bars will cause you alot of back pain. The idea is the more your leaning forward or hunched over, the more pain. Its ok for short rides, But long ones can be rough. Every one has different levels of tolerance.
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Those look nice, Squash. Sturdy lookin' too. Can I make a suggestion, maybe you've tried it already but I think the seat springs would look better flipped around.
What's that scoot in the background?
What's that scoot in the background?
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