It looks great to me Ryan. I really hope that this design will work on the '08/'09 models or that you can get one of these in your shop SOON.
I think I found my solution for scuffing and scraping. I am going to Rhino line the bars before I install them. Thoughts?
I like it. Are you still going with a slider on it?
I think I found my solution for scuffing and scraping. I am going to Rhino line the bars before I install them. Thoughts?
I like the latest, as soon as we know whethor it will fit a gen1 or not, I'm in, and I would prefer an unfinished set, I spent too much time and money on power to lose some to the power robbing darkness known as black If it would help, I'd be a guinea pig to see if they fit, no additional discount required, I'd pay whatever the going rate is. And FWIW, I wouldnt mind a minor mod to the plastic. I would like to really push the envelope on slow speed skills, these would help me ride a little loser, knowing things would be OK in a slow speed tip over.
Awesome! It sounds like most of you really dig the latest design! We can definitely hook you up with a raw set, too, if that's what you want. Once we get to the stage of testing this bar out on an '08/'09, I'll PM you and we can further discuss you testing out the bar for us! I appreciate your willingness to test the bar for us, though! You'd really be helping us out along with a bunch of other forum goers who are wondering if these will fit on the earlier generation!Thanks Ryan, and I mean, thanks for everything. Have you looked into Murphs as a distributor in the future? Top shelf family run buisness with a strong following 'round these parts. Can't say enough good about them.
Thanks Ryan, and I mean, thanks for everything. Have you looked into Murphs as a distributor in the future? Top shelf family run buisness with a strong following 'round these parts. Can't say enough good about them.
Yep, I do have some thoughts on this. It's like when I bought my truck. I was all set to get a sprayed on bedliner first thing. Then I got to thinking. Why not wait till the bed gets messed up a bit first and then get the bedliner sprayed on? Why not wait and see if you drop your bike first and then put the Rhino stuff on? You have to scuff it up first anyways right?
That's actually a good point C. What's up with you bro, that's 2 in one month!
Why not wait and see if you drop your bike first and then put the Rhino stuff on? You have to scuff it up first anyways right?
Thanks, Mal! Anyone else have any opinions on the newest design? If not, I think we may begin finalizing this bar and getting it ready to be finished!
OMG!! Not someone with actual SKILLS that is willing to publicize it on the fourm?
I own a 2011 C14 and love it a lot, but to me an "ultimate long distance/touring bike" this isn't. That's a Goldwing (and I have owned one in the past) or BMW equivalent. The C14's hand-numbing grips take the "ultimate" part out of the equation for me.
That"s your opinion which you are entitled to, I am not of the same opinion, I had a 800+ lb pig and it does not fit "ultimate anything" for me, except maybe 2-up. Just as others would feel a Harley fits that bill for them, it is their opinion.
Remember, opinions are like gasholes,we all have one.
Ryan, That second horizontal bar looks great. Looking forward to the ready to order date. John
Well, keep in mind that most of us have to work during the day and don't see these postings until we get home from work
I think your explanation of the easy removal works for me. Inotherwords, I think you convinced me that it is not going to be tons of work to remove them.
As for the design, I do like the looks. It is a bit more complex and heavy looking than I would have initially preferred, but I think I can roll with it. I have a user group meeting in 30 min tonight and won't get home until late and it sounds like a "done deal" now, so I am not sure my input matters now Besides, I would have to stare at it and ponder a lot, and see photos from all different angles to really form a good opinion any anything.
I am glad you are scraping the slider, I just think it will look crazy sticking way out. A nice, sturdy, plastic cap over the bolt is probably all you need. My only real concern is that if the bottom front is the most likely impact point, could the tubing around the recessed bolt get easily damaged, making it impossible to remove the bolt?!!?