if Bob sells me these, you will. I have been working on making a set for the faring model. The basic tubing I need would cost me more (because of the min amount and shipping) then what Bob is willing to sell these to me. My plan is to use this set has a model, cut/add whatever to make them fit. After that I will order the materials to make a few sets to sell. Or maybe I will be able to make and sell just the parts needed to use them.
If I do come up with a set I think I will offer them 1st to Bob, if he is interested.
OK, So Bob has sold the bars to me. Thank you Bob. I will wait for them to get here then start working on a mark up. Give me a few weeks and I will have photos and maybe a set of bars (or pcs to make these work).
Bob, I will save the shipping box...
Randy, I think you are right on adding the spacer on each bolt to move the bar away from the frame and the radiator covers. I also want to add a bar across to each side, and a lower bar on each side. Making this set the base. Like the Police bike. I want it in the end to be able to install leather lowers over the bars and if the bike was to go over, not that far over...like the foot pads do now..
So we will see, hopefully I will be able to make a basic set for everyone and a add-on set (on top of them) for that extra safely and use of leather lowers.
I forgot about this place:
http://www.defendersupply.com/gallery/honda-police-motorcycle/?album=9&gallery=202
Picture #7 is a nice close up of how they did their engine bars.
I forgot about this place:
http://www.defendersupply.com/gallery/honda-police-motorcycle/?album=9&gallery=202
Picture #7 is a nice close up of how they did their engine bars.
Let's hope that Mike is able to develop a good variation for us. If he can develop something akin to the Fehling bars, I'll be delighted.Man I wish those crash bars on the police ctx where available somewhere. I've tried emailing everyone that seemed to be involved in making that bike but no luck.
Man I wish those crash bars on the police ctx where available somewhere. I've tried emailing everyone that seemed to be involved in making that bike but no luck.
Bars are on their way! And a big +1 on the leather. It's exactly what I intended to do, that or a set of hand laid fiberglass lower "fairings" like I did on the engine bars on my GL500i Trike.
Yeah I saw where they arrived on time. Good luck on the project. And remember, I'm your first customer for a successful conversion!Bob, bars came today, did not open box yet. We got 12" of snow here so will have to wait to get to them. Has the bike in is a un-heated garage, and is snowed in. Mail me some of that sun and warm weather!
Thanks, well keep everyone posted on how I make out.
http://www.greenknights36.com/gallery3/index.php/CTX700-Police-Bike
Check out this bike with all the fancy engine guards and luggage guards....
So don't tell me the guards don't exist...and this is a fairing CTX700
Whooops well there they are MJC
LOL
I'm *very* excited. A member of the CTX owners' group on Facebook shared a link to a company in England that sells the Fehling crash bars, and will ship to the US.
Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00RYLKYKE/ref=pe_385721_148465821_TE_item
After currency conversion and shipping, I'm paying $230 and change. Expect to receive the bars within two weeks.
I'm practically happy-dancing. I've wanted these bars for a long time, but there are no Fehling dealers in the US these days. I even wrote to Fehling and several European distributors, asking if they could sell to me, but never received a single answer.
YAAAY!!!!