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Nov 24, 2009 | 12:27 PM

semiret

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Road King crash bar pads

I drove past the motorcycle cop training range the other day and they inspired me to use the winter months to practice my turning, close order maneuvering, panic stopping, etc.

I would like to protect the crash bars on my RK against the inevitable drops.

My first thought was to clamp some split some automotive heater hose on the bars.

I would be interested what you have used to protect the crash bars while practicing.

Thanks

Nov 24, 2009 | 12:32 PM

max56

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"the inevitable drops" huh? I dunno about that one.

Nov 24, 2009 | 12:37 PM

will2002

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I've never used anything, but what you suggest should work for ya.

Nov 24, 2009 | 01:06 PM

RLembke

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Pro Guards as touted by the Motorman maybe? Don't have them, haven't heard anything about em.

http://bit.ly/5oZ4nF

Nov 24, 2009 | 01:14 PM

Manish_Hawg

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Just buy a new crash bar. LOL

Nov 24, 2009 | 02:43 PM

TideRKC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RLembke

Pro Guards as touted by the Motorman maybe? Don't have them, haven't heard anything about em.

http://bit.ly/5oZ4nF

I seem to remember him suggesting Garden Hose cut length wise so you can slid it over the bars or the foam insulation made for pipes before he started selling his own version.

Nov 24, 2009 | 04:21 PM

Harleypingman

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All are good suggestions; fire hose works well also. Just duct tape it to the bike.

Also, depending on what you are practicing, the bike can go over beyond the crash bars--be careful.

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Nov 24, 2009 | 06:15 PM

harley-jones

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Originally Posted by threeten

Don't forget to protect youirself...

Thats some funny stuff LMAO!

Nov 24, 2009 | 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by semiret

If you are practicing the "ride like a pro" type of stuff you could use some clear tubing from home depot or lowes split/cut lengthwise.
Hold clear tubing with zip ties..
The bottom outside corner is the commonly rubbed part of engine guard.