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Seriously? I didn't see a thread regarding MC Enterprises manufacturing new front-end protection but if there is I apologize.
I meant my post is was a duplicate. That is post number 3. Just that post not the thread.
Here are my opinions
1) Would you guys mind a Canyon Cage that required drilling into the fairing if it meant a cleaner, better looking application?
I would prefer no drilling, but if it was better with drilling I would be OK with that
2) Or, would you rather have a slightly beefier bar that used external mounting points exclusively as to avoid fairing modification?
Beefier bar would be OK, but make sure any bar will fit the 08-09 also.
It's a tall order, but look at a Goldwing as a guide, they have probably the least obtrusive tip-over bars, but one of the most effective.
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Ryan please advise if tou get any volunteers for an 08/09. If nobody volunteers I guess I will get a set of GSG sliders for the front. I do not mind drilling if it helps with looks and strength. Otherwise I prefer to be able to lean and that is about my only concern.
I just sent a PM to So Cal Joe to see if he could help out MCE or if he knew anybody down there that would give up there bike for a week.
Looking at your pictures, those GSXR bars are a bit obtrusive looking to me, but I really like the looks of the ones on the R6. I'd agree that there needs to be a slider of some sort on that forward point to prevent it from digging in in impact.
Also, I ride a 2011, so obviously that would be my priority. Anything you'd design would have to follow the lines of the bike really well so as to make them less noticable.
1) Would you guys mind a Canyon Cage that required drilling into the fairing if it meant a cleaner, better looking application?
I would prefer no drilling, but if it was better looking with drilling, I would be OK with that.
2) Or, would you rather have a slightly beefier bar that used external mounting points exclusively as to avoid fairing modification?
I'd prefer to drill a hole rather than have some big honkin' bar hanging out there.
3) Would you prefer a single-bar, 2 point cage or a slightly beefier 2 or 3-bar, 2.5 or 3 point cage?
What's a 2.5 point cage? I'd think that a 3 point would be stronger than a 2 point.
3) How much does lean angle matter to you (this was a huge selling point for our Canyon Cages on the supersports as they protrude LESS than standard frame sliders)?
I want to be able to get the Connie over to the pegs without touching other hardware.
4) Also, are there any other things that bother you about currently available front-end protection?
The Top Blocks for the 2010+ are just plain ugly, unlike the 2008/2009 model which follow the lines of the bike really well, but their price is just way too far up there.
5) I'd really like to hear what bothers you folks about the fairing guards that are currently on the market so we can work to eliminate as much of those things as possible.
See above.
Is it possible to add a tab to the front of bar or a threaded insert for highway pegs that would look more in keeping with this sleek looking bike? If so I'm in for a set.