Pro Rider Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 I'm looking for a set of crash bars. I know of Stark, Tomahawk and Lindby. My question is. Has anyone had the misfortune of using their crash bars ? How fast were you going, were you on pavement and what happened to the crash bars ? Did the bars bend or break, did the mounts hold up and did the bars protect you and the paint ? I know noone will claim that their crash bars will protect anything for insurance, but I want to know which ones actually work. If you have had to use your bars would you buy them again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest_ikonboard Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 I have Lindby. My bike fell over during an earthquake. My fault for parking it without air and also not having a short stand installed. With the bars on the bike and the center post in my barn being close by... No damage at all. Speed, zero MPH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkchop Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Went down 20mph slid thru an intersection in the rain. Lindby bars slightly bent and ground thru. Mount tabs on frame broke off, Floorbaord bent, rubbed thru left bag. Not a scratch on me.. Highly recommended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdog Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Sorry, mine are just for show. I don't plan to use them. LOL I have the bars that were provided by Indian. Don't know who made them. I had the misfortune of missing the kick stand at that pumps one day, I put it down easy. Hurt my pride more than anything. The rear bar broke a weld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest_ikonboard Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 I had the misfortune of missing the kick stand at that pumps one day, I put it down easy. :uhoh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 If only I could locate some for the late model 03 chief. Lindby doesn't have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Cheef Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Hey scottdog; What's on that derby cover? It looks kind of like the Bikers for Christ logo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Cromag Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 I went down in Oct. Was going 40 mph when I had to put her down. I have the front crash bar off a Vintage Chief on my 03 RoadMaster. The Bar bent. Foot pegs on the Bar were scraped. Lost both Bags and the Front end lost the stop so the left Tank went south. Floor boards were bent and scraped. Bars, left mirror and Front MC were all shot. Windshield said goodbye. Lets see? Oh yes! I lost the War pipe and the Buffalo Derby cover (both suffered from road rash). The Ins Co paid $6700 for repairs (I have a $250 ded so I got $6450) Without the Crash Bars I would have said goodbye to the Chief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdog Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Hey scottdog; What's on that derby cover? It looks kind of like the Bikers for Christ logo!! Uh! I'm busted! I'll show you tomrrow. I don't have a picture of it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 I don't have crash bars, but I plan on getting a set. The clincher was when I was checking my oil level after a ride and got about half-way off my chief when I realized that the kickstand wasn't down and the bike was going over in slow-motion. The floorboards bought me enough time to summon up some super-human strength and pull the beast back up. I had to look around real quick to see if anyone saw me :uhoh: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injun46 Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Bumper Catchers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BIGDogg Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Tomohawk ones 30mph into a curve deer in road ditched bike bar wrapped around my boot but I wiggled out of it did minor dent to rear fender from saddlebag and scratched front fender a little bit. passing lamp and couple minor things. They straightened out my bar at IRIP and am still using it to this day ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
335 Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 It said WE AINT KANSAS ANYMORE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
335 Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 OPP,S forgot the IN ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdog Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Hey scottdog; What's on that derby cover? It looks kind of like the Bikers for Christ logo!! It's the insignia from a far more influential organization than Christians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Cheef Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Nice!! Man it looks like you've done some polishing!! You got some shine going on that bike for real. I'm jealous!! I'll get a pick of my derby on here this morning! Bet you'd have a hard time guessing what's on there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdog Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Nice!! Man it looks like you've done some polishing!! You got some shine going on that bike for real. I'm jealous!! I'll get a pick of my derby on here this morning! Bet you'd have a hard time guessing what's on there! BUSCH - Super Shine kicks ass! I have an idea what's on it. A Jesus fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Cheef Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Nope!! I'd probably get struck by lightning for being blasphemous!! I'm not a good christian. Wish I was, but I don't fit the mold very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Last Indian Rider Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Sure have me fooled, KC. I think you fit the mold pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdog Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Sure have me fooled, KC. I think you fit the mold pretty well. What's up with your avitar, LIR? It never comes through on this end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Last Indian Rider Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Don't know. I see it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugdbdt Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Mine saved my leg. When I hit the canyon wall - The impact bent the front bar back to 45 degrees - Bent the rear bar flat - And removed the saddle bag bolts and all from the rear fender. Go get them. Thanks, Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdog Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Don't know.I see it here. Never comes though here. Is it posted on the net or just in your computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Last Indian Rider Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 it is posted on webshots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Last Indian Rider Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 does anyone else out there not see it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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