I think you should run a second group buy for the 08/09 bars when they are done. You may also pick up some guys that missed the 10/12 buy too.
I was thinking about that at first but they'll be so close together I was really hoping to lump them into one fat group buy if at all possible. If it's too confusing to lump them together then I'll just do them separately so nobody gets confused on which bars they're ordering. After all, it may take us longer than expected to get the bars fit up to an '08/'09. Perhaps doing it separately is the best way.
Well, I'd send a check today for a cage that won't be ready for a coupla monyhs, if nothing else then the superior support we have been witnessing since the start of this thread. I did the same for my AreaP full. Worth the wait. I do hope the 1st gen bars follow the lines of version #8, but, short of bathroom bars I'm willing to trust Ryans judgement. I haven't decided if I will get a set for the rear as I only/generally ride with them on when I'm touring. I figure a drop at speed means major damage regardless of what she's wearing for protection.
Yea, I'd wait off on sending the check just yet. It's still a bit early. I'll be sure to let you guys know as soon as the Group Buy starts so you can start getting payment arranged at that time. I'm really happy you guys are excited for these bars, though!
I had a lady last week to hit me from the side. All thou this was still just a minor tap (she had slammed on her breakes and only pushed me about 6" sidewase) and I didn't go down. The rear bar kept her bumper from crushing my leg between it and my bike. It also protected my bag which I'm 100% confidant that it would have been damaged if the rear bar wasn't there.
I guess my point is ..... the bars do more than just protect the bike if/when it goes over. They protect the rider as well.
Oh wow! That is pretty incredible. I haven't heard a story quite like that before. Those rear bars really are a great addition for how small and relatively inexpensive they are. I'm glad to hear you're okay, though! It sounds like that situation could have just as easily turned out not so good.