Removing crash bars???
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: SE Florida
I thought about removing the backs, but not the fronts. That's until this past Monday.
I was in my driveway, and very tired, and went to make the same tight turn I always have to do. My turn was to the left and being tired I didn't bring my foot up to the boards quick enough, and my foot got stuck under the bag and guard. I was just applying the throttle also. Well my foot turned completely sideways under the bag and me and the bike went over hard, engine rpms going higher, and we dragged for about three feet. Lots of chrome damage and my knee (which has already had 3 operations and reconstructions) is full of fluid and I've barely walked since then.
Sorry for the long story, but............. I'll keep mine on!!
I was in my driveway, and very tired, and went to make the same tight turn I always have to do. My turn was to the left and being tired I didn't bring my foot up to the boards quick enough, and my foot got stuck under the bag and guard. I was just applying the throttle also. Well my foot turned completely sideways under the bag and me and the bike went over hard, engine rpms going higher, and we dragged for about three feet. Lots of chrome damage and my knee (which has already had 3 operations and reconstructions) is full of fluid and I've barely walked since then.
Sorry for the long story, but............. I'll keep mine on!!
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,231
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From: Texas
One other thing to think about. On Monday while about to pass an 18 wheeler on the interstate, one of the left outside tires on the trailer blew. I had nowhere to go and took the hit of the tread to the left side of the crash bar, the bottom of the board and my foot. It knocked the spring off the jiffy stand as well.
If I hadn't had the crash bar on there, I would have taken it all the hit to me left leg....
If I hadn't had the crash bar on there, I would have taken it all the hit to me left leg....
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: SoCal
DANG guys !! My little tip over lecture ain't nutin compaired to your stories. YACHTMAN, I hope you recover soon.
You know, when I look at your names "BEERACUDA & YACHTMAN" , there seems to be a pattern with misfortune water related folks.
You know, when I look at your names "BEERACUDA & YACHTMAN" , there seems to be a pattern with misfortune water related folks.
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Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Franklin, TN
Just something to ponder... Drop it once without them on and see if you wish you had left them on. I left 'em on and added bag gaurds but that's only because I liked the old time look. I never realy thought of taking them off, but the pics. here do look nice. Here is how I know about damage. My foot slipped (while stopped) in sand in a parking lot , bike tipped over, ZERO damage. Taught me 2 things Be careful where you plant your foot and leave the bars on. By the way, Yes I know better but I was not paying attention like I should have been
Marsh
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From: Texas
The car is a Barracuda and my partner, driver and I are all homebrewers, hence the name Beeracuda...
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From: Franklin, TN
I thought about removing the backs, but not the fronts. That's until this past Monday.
I was in my driveway, and very tired, and went to make the same tight turn I always have to do. My turn was to the left and being tired I didn't bring my foot up to the boards quick enough, and my foot got stuck under the bag and guard. I was just applying the throttle also. Well my foot turned completely sideways under the bag and me and the bike went over hard, engine rpms going higher, and we dragged for about three feet. Lots of chrome damage and my knee (which has already had 3 operations and reconstructions) is full of fluid and I've barely walked since then.
Sorry for the long story, but............. I'll keep mine on!!
I was in my driveway, and very tired, and went to make the same tight turn I always have to do. My turn was to the left and being tired I didn't bring my foot up to the boards quick enough, and my foot got stuck under the bag and guard. I was just applying the throttle also. Well my foot turned completely sideways under the bag and me and the bike went over hard, engine rpms going higher, and we dragged for about three feet. Lots of chrome damage and my knee (which has already had 3 operations and reconstructions) is full of fluid and I've barely walked since then.
Sorry for the long story, but............. I'll keep mine on!!
Marsh
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: SoCal
Nice Car you got there
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From: SoCal
I don't know about you but not worying about using my insurance would cause an increase in premiums. Besides I like my bike to much to scratch it & be without it for awhile... I ride every day.
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: SoCal
Marsh, I wen't back and looked at the pic of your bike. WHY would you want to repaint it? That color looks great. Even if you did change the bags and take the bars off.... just kidding you about the bars & Bags... nice bike!!