Engine bars connecting with tarmac ?

kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

On my ER6, I have fitted engine bars.crash.

However I am concerned with going for a full lean, where the pegs would normally go down. I am concerned with the consequences of the bars touching the road.

Does anyone know the outcome?

Because as I look at the bike , I think the bars will go down before the pegs. (Is it going to flip me?, or just grind?)

(Prior to the ER6, I had an ER5, but that had R&Gs, so not a problem, the same with my Z750 )

I don't really want to take them off, because I think they could save the bike in a slide.
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tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Karma :

Should just grind on the road surface if they do only problem would be if they catch or dig in on a poor surface, some BMW R series riders have been known to grind there rocker covers on the road.
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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

I'm sure the pegs will touch before the bars. However, I think you should find out & post up the results. Thumbs Up

kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

Might just have to try it, have been a bit worried.
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iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

I would be very surprised if engine bars would hit the ground through normal usage.....

You have fitted them the right way Laughing

Would be a nasty shock, as unlike foot pegs they will not rise up and give. More likely to pivot the bike and spit you off.
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Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

You could always stick sliders on them with a ski sort of profile so that they can't / won't dig in to the ground a few plastic milk bottles cut up should make a decent enough and cheap to wear shape I suppose, I very nearly got the crash bars down on the Africa but then I realised I fit them wrong and they drooped down a fair bit.
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Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

I ground right through the alternator casing on my xj1100 - didn't pitch me off Very Happy

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Similarly, I've occasionally got racing-rearsets down on track (solid) and haven't had a problem. Engine bars are less likely to dig-in too, but I wouldn't make a habit of it on the road, however should be fine touching down gently if you're going just that bit faster than the last time you took the corner.

TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

I used to have engine bars on my Bandit, grinded them along fine, as someone said potholes would not be fun..
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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Remember though pegs will lift the back wheel up first . . No biggie. But engine bars if they touch down will take the weight off the front wheel.
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yen_powell · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Karma :

Bolt some little shopping trolley wheels on the end of them, problem solved! Very Happy

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Charlie · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 May 2007 Karma :

I was out on a ride with some of the guys off xrv.org.uk and we where going over hart side pass (best road ever) and experienced an Africa twin get its sump guard down... needless to say the rider is slightly mad Laughing

I think you will be fine, the first time it will scare shit out of you I bet.

Then again following my Dad when he is on his Transalp and watching his metal mule panniers look centimeters from touching out is quite scary. Although do seem to keep tucking under Thinking

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I ground the engine bars away on the hire bandit I had, It's abit worrying the first time it happens just be prepared for it.
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