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Re:Crash bars 3 Years, 10 Months ago  
Just read that I am going to have to drill a hole... Not a big problem. Anything you ran into specifically in drillng a hole in that location?
 
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Re:Crash bars 3 Years, 10 Months ago  
After you purchase a set of crash bars and then buy a set of highway pegs on them, you might as well go with the Lindby's for just a tad more $$$.
Here is a link to the same sight with a slightly differnt style for a little less money....Lindby's
 
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Re:Crash bars 3 Years, 10 Months ago  
here's the same style (with O-ring) on eBay for less: Crash Bar on Ebay
 
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Re:Crash bars 3 Years, 10 Months ago  
While we are discussing the safety aspect of the crash bars

Although many buy them for looks and a place to put there feet..

Attachment to the frame especially the lower portion of the crash bar has peaked my interest...how well do I think they will hold up under crash conditions..remember The R* is a 800 lb plus bike
Here is what I have discovered

The bars that attach to the engine mounts...

The Yamaha big bar is attached to the M10 engine bolts but through a very thick 3/8 steel plate...one on each side.. and the bar ends are welded to this plate...

some brands there are two thinner plates welded to a one piece bar then fastened to the engine mounts...

some brands are attached to the floorbord mounts with thin 1/4 plates
two on each side and held together by a small bolt and nut...

Now although there are no crash comparison tests...

I do think that the method of attachment and guage of the bar material
play a major role in determining if the bar is for looks or for crash worthiness
 
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Re:Crash bars 3 Years, 10 Months ago  
Yeah, I wanted the Lindby, but it was not in the wallet at the time. I have the MC Enterprises. Mounts to the engine mount bolts at the bottom and U-Clamps to each of the uprights at the top. Hope I never need to find out how sturdy they are.

BTW, I've seen the Linby's retailed for about $270, and as always, I recommend checking eBay Motors when shopping for any accessory.
 
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Re:Crash bars 3 Years, 10 Months ago  
Tbonedr wrote:
Just read that I am going to have to drill a hole... Not a big problem. Anything you ran into specifically in drillng a hole in that location?

GET A 90 DEGREE DRILL
It will make the job much easyer
 
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Re:Crash bars 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
Got em installed last night. adds a whole new look to the bike. I think I've got the Chrome Itch now. I'm in trouble!
 
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Re:Crash bars 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
I have them on mine also

Also had a mishap Monday the company transport 22 passenger Van backed up into my 6wk old Roadstar and knocked it over when the bike landed it was on the lindy bars and not a mark on my hard saddle bags....so well worth the price i paid
 
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Re:Crash bars 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
How hard are the lindby bars to install? I have been looking at them for a while and I just saw a few listings on ebay for around $217 = $15 shipping, seems like a good deal.
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Re:Crash bars 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
something about them looking like the State of Texas from that angle makes me love them even more! hahaha

had to...
 
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