Author Topic: MC Enterprises Concours Canyon Cage Discussion (Read 292920 times)

gPink · « **Reply #380 on:** April 11, 2012, 03:47:00 PM »

Quote from: GordonM on April 11, 2012, 03:06:04 PM

The upper fairing on the 2008s are so different and the mounting scheme would have to be modified greatly. I don't think you would ever get the 2010-2012 cage to work on a 2008. As I recall the MCE crash bars offered for the 2008 are quite different from the 2010 as well. I think somebody would have to lend MCE a 2008 to work on.

I just did a quick scale job of #11 on this picture and stretched the vertical bar up to the opening in the fairing. #11 does look better than #8 on the 2008. But the vertical bar's angle does not look right and you would not want to cut into the fairing to get the three point mounting.

Gordon

RyanMCEnterprises · « **Reply #381 on:** April 11, 2012, 03:50:54 PM »

Quote from: maxtog on April 11, 2012, 03:46:01 PM

I am *TOALLY* digging it, Ryan! Best design so far, hands-down (#11). It is a great compromise between protection and design/style. Something absolutely designed specifically for the Concours. I remain really impressed with your patience and your peoples' skills. Still not sure I understand how it would connect at the bottom, but I am sure you have that covered

Thanks! Yea, I'm really happy with that final design as well. I think it looks really great on the bike in person, too! I absolutely cannot wait to see what it looks like when it's all painted and pretty! I'll see if I can take some photos tomorrow of the front-lower mounting point and do a more thorough job of explaining it to you guys because I'm sure others are curious about this as well.

Conrad · « **Reply #382 on:** April 11, 2012, 03:51:26 PM »

Quote from: gPink on April 11, 2012, 03:47:00 PM

+1

Huero · « **Reply #383 on:** April 11, 2012, 03:53:45 PM »

If you get a cage that designed for tge 08'-09' put me down for a set.

Bosco · « **Reply #384 on:** April 11, 2012, 04:04:40 PM »

I think the last design looks good for the new gen fairing, but it leaves us 08-09 guys wanting something too.

gPink · « **Reply #385 on:** April 11, 2012, 04:05:28 PM »

Ryan, who do we have to lean on at Mama Kaw to get you an 08/09? Is there a rental company in your area that might have one?

@Conrad, Road trip?

Gumby · « **Reply #386 on:** April 11, 2012, 04:09:10 PM »

Here is a good picture of my 2011 next to ZG's '09. This really shows the difference in fairings.

maxtog · « **Reply #387 on:** April 11, 2012, 04:20:12 PM »

Quote from: LivnLoud on April 11, 2012, 04:09:10 PM

Here is a good picture of my 2011 next to ZG's '09. This really shows the difference in fairings.

Yeah, there really is a huge difference in the two. There are lots of subtle differences between the 1st and 2nd gen, but the front fairings are absolutely the most noticeable difference (and yes, I do think the 2nd gen ones are much more attractive, but that is a different topic

).

A different design is going to be needed for the 1st gen. Unfortunately, it appears that to have a similar 3 point mounting, the fairing would have to be cut in at least one location.

Son of Pappy · « **Reply #388 on:** April 11, 2012, 04:46:53 PM »

That kinda shows why I like #8 the best. I for one wouldn't be opposed to cutting the fairing, function over form and all that good stuff, when I'm done with her all she would be good for is scrap and maybe a farkle or three

Thanks Gordon, that really does a good job shwoing the differance in the two.

Chet

Quote from: GordonM on April 11, 2012, 03:06:04 PM

The upper fairing on the 2008s are so different and the mounting scheme would have to be modified greatly. I don't think you would ever get the 2010-2012 cage to work on a 2008. As I recall the MCE crash bars offered for the 2008 are quite different from the 2010 as well. I think somebody would have to lend MCE a 2008 to work on.

I just did a quick scale job of #11 on this picture and stretched the vertical bar up to the opening in the fairing. #11 does look better than #8 on the 2008. But the vertical bar's angle does not look right and you would not want to cut into the fairing to get the three point mounting.

Gordon

SANDPSYCHO · « **Reply #389 on:** April 11, 2012, 10:03:22 PM »

I think you got a winner.

Rhino · « **Reply #390 on:** April 11, 2012, 11:12:31 PM »

~$275 sounds good.

Conrad · « **Reply #391 on:** April 12, 2012, 04:53:27 AM »

Quote from: gPink on April 11, 2012, 04:05:28 PM

snip...

@Conrad, Road trip?

When can you be ready?

Conrad · « **Reply #392 on:** April 12, 2012, 04:56:25 AM »

Quote from: LivnLoud on April 11, 2012, 04:09:10 PM

Here is a good picture of my 2011 next to ZG's '09. This really shows the difference in fairings.

It's kinda hard for me to see the difference since that MASSIVE potato launcher keeps drawing mine eyes away from the fairing.

gPink · « **Reply #393 on:** April 12, 2012, 04:59:24 AM »

Did find that picture to be extremely slow loading?

Necron99 · « **Reply #394 on:** April 12, 2012, 07:16:35 AM »

Looking good! I'll be lined up for a set of raw fronts and rears!

Gumby · « **Reply #395 on:** April 12, 2012, 07:23:04 AM »

Quote from: gPink on April 12, 2012, 04:59:24 AM

Did find that picture to be extremely slow loading?

Conrad · « **Reply #396 on:** April 12, 2012, 08:38:27 AM »

Quote from: gPink on April 12, 2012, 04:59:24 AM

Did find that picture to be extremely slow loading?

Conrad · « **Reply #397 on:** April 12, 2012, 08:39:27 AM »

Quote from: Necron99 on April 12, 2012, 07:16:35 AM

Looking good! I'll be lined up for a seat of raw fronts and rears!

ZZG1400RIDER · « **Reply #398 on:** April 12, 2012, 09:48:41 AM »

Now that there is a final design its time for a drop test. I would love to see another youtube video of the bars protecting the bike. If you have to ease it down to the ground incase the mirror might hit that is the test that determins the crashability of these bars. OUTSTANDING design and I wish that we can pre order so once the first batch is done you can just ship them out to us. If that is possible let us know please. I also wonder is the 275 just for the front or is that the package price of front and saddle bag bars. :-!

ZG · « **Reply #399 on:** April 12, 2012, 10:14:32 AM »

Quote from: Conrad on April 12, 2012, 08:39:27 AM

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Author Topic: MC Enterprises Concours Canyon Cage Discussion (Read 292920 times)

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