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CVO Technical => Riding Gear => Topic started by: jc15025 on April 19, 2016, 10:06:44 AM
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Has anybody try these, motorcycle crashbar protectors? good/bad?? Thank you, JC.
http://www.proguards.net
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No personal experience or observation.
However, from one JC to another...... if you have a need and are considering something like this you might also want to consider rear crashbars. Jusayinzall
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Thought about trying something like that to do the Ride Like a Pro class. Some recommended pipe insulation or cutting pieces of pipe but not sure how well that would hold up with a 900+ lb bike scraping asphalt. Saw some lace-up leather protectors on a web video but do not know who makes them. I figure if doing slow speed cones and pushing your skills, sooner or later your going to lay it on its side. One suggestion was to just remove the rear bags for training classes.
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I have these for front and rear, purchased for some low speed drills I was working on last year. Thankfully never had to test them in use as I never dropped the bike. They looked like they would keep the bars from getting scratched. I had to cut them to fit and used a cable tie to make certain they remained in place. Easy on/off.
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Wish I had known about these before, thanks for the heads up. I always get this scrape:
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They are a good idea, especially if you practice a lot of tight full lock turns with a hard lean. For class or practice, I do not recommend the foam pipe insulation as it just shreds off on impact. Consider instead automotive heater hose secured with duct tape or zip ties. Once again a suggestion for class or practice as those do not look good when out on on the street.
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They are a good idea, especially if you practice a lot of tight full lock turns with a hard lean. For class or practice, I do not recommend the foam pipe insulation as it just shreds off on impact. Consider instead automotive heater hose secured with duct tape or zip ties. Once again a suggestion for class or practice as those do not look good when out on on the street.
"And it looks like this......
Actually, Mark (Ironhorse) taught the Ride Like A Pro West Coast for years.....he knows what he's talking about. Took the course from him......three times because I'm either a slow learner or I'm just a knucklehead. :P
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"And it looks like this......
Actually, Mark (Ironhorse) taught the Ride Like A Pro West Coast for years.....he knows what he's talking about. Took the course from him......three times because I'm either a slow learner or I'm just a knucklehead. :P
Or you just wanted to become better.
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Ironhorse, been looking into the North Alabama class (about 1.5 hours from me). They state you can redo the class as often as you like included in the initial price. Is that typical or just this instructor? I've heard one of the local HOG Chapters may sponsor a class around Middle TN.
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I have the saddlebag guards now, just no updated picture. Thanks JCZ. JC
No personal experience or observation.
However, from one JC to another...... if you have a need and are considering something like this you might also want to consider rear crashbars. Jusayinzall
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Ironhorse, been looking into the North Alabama class (about 1.5 hours from me). They state you can redo the class as often as you like included in the initial price. Is that typical or just this instructor? I've heard one of the local HOG Chapters may sponsor a class around Middle TN.
Most likely just the same instructor. My policy was repeat once at no charge, as I am all about training and practice. Best check with the instructor though.
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They are a good idea, especially if you practice a lot of tight full lock turns with a hard lean. For class or practice, I do not recommend the foam pipe insulation as it just shreds off on impact. Consider instead automotive heater hose secured with duct tape or zip ties. Once again a suggestion for class or practice as those do not look good when out on on the street.
I used heater hose with hose clamps on mine when I took the Ride Like a Pro class, removed the lowers and highway pegs too. Looked strange on a brand new CVO but I didn't care. Never needed the protection thankfully.
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"And it looks like this......
Actually, Mark (Ironhorse) taught the Ride Like A Pro West Coast for years.....he knows what he's talking about. Took the course from him......three times because I'm either a slow learner or I'm just a knucklehead. :P
Both--------- ;D
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Both--------- ;D
Mark was just being nice. You.......well, who needs enemies with friends like you Andy. :P
When are you headed back down to San Diego?
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I have been the mechanic for the Omaha Police Dept for 27 years and work all of the certifications for the motor officers. I made similar guards for them that bolted on using muffler clamps and had hard surface weld where the contact points were. They saved a lot of $$$$ in scraped crash bars and rear bag bars. Also made some wear bars that bolted under the foot boards to keep the edges from grinding in the corners. Those guys can ride!!!!! We used fire hose between the guards and my protectors.
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When are you headed back down to San Diego?
Heck with San Diego.
Come on to Maggie Valley.
We are building a place where you both can stay.
SBB
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Would like to see pictures when you have time. Thank you, JC
I have been the mechanic for the Omaha Police Dept for 27 years and work all of the certifications for the motor officers. I made similar guards for them that bolted on using muffler clamps and had hard surface weld where the contact points were. They saved a lot of $$$$ in scraped crash bars and rear bag bars. Also made some wear bars that bolted under the foot boards to keep the edges from grinding in the corners. Those guys can ride!!!!! We used fire hose between the guards and my protectors.