BorS, as an alternative to fixing up the fork/brakes you already have, you can change to a later model fork with Brembo brakes. It would be a very easy change. It would not change the character of the bike. Just one more idea.
Also, the crash bars are controversial on this site because some people think they will not slide as well as the rocker covers if you are in a crash. It has been said that the rocker covers are made to withstand the abuse. The small diameter of the tubes (crash bars) can more easily catch on the road and flip the bike up in an unpredictable way.........as if anything that happens in a crash is predictable. I choose to not use crash bars. I do feel that most designs could catch.
Chuey
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Armaguidon13
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The crash bar can also help to bend the bike frame, that's why I prefer not to use them
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That, and the fact that the most expensive fairing piece on my CBR250R is only $50 (painted!), most of us on that forum tend to shy away from "sliders".Armaguidon13 wrote:The crash bar can also help to bend the bike frame, that's why I prefer not to use them
Rob V
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That is what I am thinking off, already searching for the parts.Chuey wrote:BorS, as an alternative to fixing up the fork/brakes you already have, you can change to a later model fork with Brembo brakes. It would be a very easy change. It would not change the character of the bike. Just one more idea.
Chuey
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My bike has "built in" sliders.........the rocker covers!!!Rob wrote:That, and the fact that the most expensive fairing piece on my CBR250R is only $50 (painted!), most of us on that forum tend to shy away from "sliders".Armaguidon13 wrote:The crash bar can also help to bend the bike frame, that's why I prefer not to use them
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Then: 1987 K-75S, 1988 R-100RS,Triumph T-140D, Harley FXDB Sturgis,Triumph Speed Triple,Triumph Bonneville, Moto Guzzi Norge, Yamaha FJR-1300, Victory Vision...
Now: 1983 Yamaha XV-920MK Midnight Virago with Factory Touring Package
Then: 1987 K-75S, 1988 R-100RS,Triumph T-140D, Harley FXDB Sturgis,Triumph Speed Triple,Triumph Bonneville, Moto Guzzi Norge, Yamaha FJR-1300, Victory Vision...
Re: Bor, a new member
Rebel wrote:[
My bike has "built in" sliders.........the rocker covers!!!
And besides the potential high sides and bent frames a 2nd hand rocker cover is cheaper than a new set of crash bars.
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Major Softie
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The only really good reason to have crash bars is so you have somewhere to mount highway pegs - so you can stick your feet wide apart way in front of you.
The only reason to stick your feet wide apart way in front of you on highway pegs is because you're an idiot.
Ergo....
The only reason to stick your feet wide apart way in front of you on highway pegs is because you're an idiot.
Ergo....
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They save yer valve covers in the twisties.Major Softie wrote:The only really good reason to have crash bars is so you have somewhere to mount highway pegs - so you can stick your feet wide apart way in front of you.
The only reason to stick your feet wide apart way in front of you on highway pegs is because you're an idiot.
Ergo....
Lord of the Bings
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So, there is a lot to be said about the crash bars.
one question, how about the holes in the fairing? Do you just leave them open?
one question, how about the holes in the fairing? Do you just leave them open?
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Yes, or fill them, or look for s/hand lowers without crash bar holes.BorS wrote: Do you just leave them open?
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