CRASH BARS

[twistedthrottle]

Good points Kev! For obvious reasons, I use frame sliders on my FJR and had (before I sold it) crash bars on my KLR. At this early stage (NO BIKE), I still don't know if I will go with crash bars on the SuperT or rely on the frame sliders for protection. I don't plan on doing any serious off-road stuff, but will ride fire roads and such when the mood strikes me. I'm guessing less than 5% of my riding will be "off pavement". Does that justify the cost and weight? Only I can answer that.............

Cost I can agree with you on but weight? It's not this thing is an underpowered kitten. She is stout and dripping with horsepower and torque. I doubt you would even notice the difference with them on or off.

 

[twistedthrottle]

I need crash bars to protect the bike from me. Like when I forget to put the kickstand down and dismount. :'(

Please tell me I'm not the only one who's done that. ???

I rode from Southern Massachusetts to Pittsburgh one day and pulled into a MC dealership with an event going on covered with road grime and over-packed luggage and just fell over on my side. I forgot to put my foot down. Talk about making an entrance.

 

[Jakeboy]

I need crash bars to protect the bike from me. Like when I forget to put the kickstand down and dismount. :'(

Please tell me I'm not the only one who's done that. ???

You're not the only one that's done that. Details will NOT follow. ;D

 

[Koinz]

My favorite line I've seen on forums for dismissing the stupid stuff we have done is. "don't ask me how I know"

....and yes, I have fallen over at an intersection waiting for the light to turn green. Very embarrassing. That was many years ago and very late at night.