Hey everyone! We finally got pricing worked up and it looks like they'll be going for $300 MSRP. However, there will definitely be a nice discount for those of you who participate in the group buy. We'll probably do a similar set up where there are tiered discounts based on how many people order but I'm hoping for a maximum discount of 25% so you're looking at closer to $225 for the Canyon Cage if you get in on the group buy! That's a hell of a deal! I'll be starting a new thread for the group buy so stay tuned for that if you're interested in purchasing a set.
Ok, Got her back today. Dam that cage looks awesome !!! In person . They follow the lines of the fairing vents . And since they are black. They almost disappear , and look like it is part of the bike from the manufacturer . From a distance you can’t tell they are there . I am 5’10” and had no issues with my shins hitting the bars . I was worried bars would be in the way.
I'm glad you like them, Zulu! They sure do look great in person, don't they? Also, I'm glad to hear you had no clearance issues with your shins. In the photos it looks like they may be close but unless you're dang near 6'8" or so, you shouldn't have any issues. Thanks again for letting us use the bike! You're the best!
Guess I will be keeping my bathroom bars. If Ryan is not confident enough that the Canyon Cages will prevent damage to the mirrors during a drop test, then I will not have any confidence in them now. Right now, I have the peace of mind knowing that if I drop the bike, it will be okay, and for me that was the issue. Add the price of the Canyon Cages and a new mirror and that can be expensive. Or you can have a scratched mirror which most likely you would have if you lost your balance at the pumps, parking lot, etc and laid it over and slowed the descent of the bike until it finally laid over.
I bought my bars for the drop and knowing I can get flat black paint and touch them up.
I think some of you guys may be underestimating the level of protection the Canyon Cages will provide and that may be partly my fault based on how I worded things. In slow-to-no speed tip overs (like at a stop light or at the bottom of your driveway) the Canyon Cage will definitely protect the entire bike. In these types of tip overs the bike stops at the position pictured below which, as you can see, holds the entire bike (as well as the mirrors) off the ground thus protecting them from taking damage.
This type of spill reminds me of what ZG went through with his Top Blocks installed (
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8315.0). You can see how his bike came to rest at that "45 degree" type of angle where his mirrors are held off the ground. You can expect very similar protection from the Canyon Cages.
The only time the Canyon Cage is not going to protect the mirrors is during a much higher speed spill in which the bike has enough force to rock over that initial point (which is actually relatively difficult to do). The photo below shows how the Cage holds the bike up during such an incident however this is when the mirrors may take a bit of a hit.
I'm in the group waiting for the 08 model. So I was looking for a highway peg that is subtle and will tuck out of the way when not needed and I think these fit the bill perfectly. What do you think? Any better solutions while we wait?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lindby-Black-Wide-Band-Cruise-Highway-Pegs-/120902578639?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c265af1cf&vxp=mtr
Those look like they'd work just fine. We actually ended up using 1" bar so the Canyon Cage would match the diameter of the small saddle bag guards we make which are also 1" material. Also, a 1" bar will make it much easier for those of you interested in highway pegs to find a set that will fit!