KST v Factory47
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KST v Factory47
Thinking about putting bars on. the KST Double Trouble bars are about $200 less expensive than an equivalent Factory 47, difference being KST is polished stainless vs Factory 47 which is chrome.
I guess the question is this: For those of you who considered both and went with KST, are you happy with your choice?
I guess the question is this: For those of you who considered both and went with KST, are you happy with your choice?
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I had KST Mayhem bars on a bike a few years ago. They were very nice finish, comfortable and affordable. Could not find a fault with them. Factory 47 bars are 1 1/2" diameter while KST are 1 1/4". While the 47 look and are no doubt more beefy, handlebars are not a place I would stress over that.
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+1 for the KST's.Again slightly biased as that's what I bought,but I was very impressed with quality for the price.My friend also bought a set of the same-Mayhem Baggers-and was pleased as well.Very nice bars.
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From: Tomball, Tx.
I just helped a buddy install some KST's on his bike and found them pretty sorry for my liking. I ran my bore scope through them and noticed lots of slag buildup and rough areas, lots of sharp edges where the wires entered/exited the bars. Before he called me to help, he actually pulled the wires through and the exit area around the trees cut his wiring.
I am currently running the Factory 47's and the fit/finish is great. I've also had Road 6 before and found them to be just as good.
I am currently running the Factory 47's and the fit/finish is great. I've also had Road 6 before and found them to be just as good.
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I share the same biased opinion...The polished stainless looks great hard to tell a difference from chrome and if you get a nick or scratch it can easily be polished out.
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Originally Posted by Blue Tick
I just helped a buddy install some KST's on his bike and found them pretty sorry for my liking. I ran my bore scope through them and noticed lots of slag buildup and rough areas, lots of sharp edges where the wires entered/exited the bars. Before he called me to help, he actually pulled the wires through and the exit area around the trees cut his wiring.
I am currently running the Factory 47's and the fit/finish is great. I've also had Road 6 before and found them to be just as good.
I am currently running the Factory 47's and the fit/finish is great. I've also had Road 6 before and found them to be just as good.
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From: Tomball, Tx.
This was my first experience with them, so I won't base anything off a 1 time deal. If they were my bars though, I'd have been making a phone call to them for sure. But my buddy acts like a fat kid in a candy store and has to have it right then.....