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Post by pecon on Jul 5, 2015 17:25:42 GMT
I've been looking for a decent set of front bars to compliment the rear that I found but the originals seem scarce on the ground. I saw the ones on the DS site while they're not as good looking as the ones I've seen around if they are the only option they might be worth a look. I was wondering if anyone bought a set and what they look like fitted before I make a decision. ( Or better still if anyone could be persuaded to part with a set  )
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Post by mansell on Jul 5, 2015 18:07:33 GMT
I don't think they're very pretty but they will do the job. It depends wether the cosmetics are an issue, as crash bars they will protect your engine but they won't win any beauty contests. Hold out for some originals is my advice, they do show up but often need a rechrome.
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Post by pecon on Jul 6, 2015 13:10:34 GMT
Thanks Ian
I'll hold off a while and see if anything turns up. One did appear on eBay recently which had come off a CB400A/T from Jama but they looked odd. I'm sure that bars from other models might suit but it's a bit hit and miss if the fittings would be correct.
Peter
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Post by bluedreamer on Jul 6, 2015 15:30:11 GMT
I've been looking for a decent set of front bars to compliment the rear that I found but the originals seem scarce on the ground. I saw the ones on the DS site while they're not as good looking as the ones I've seen around if they are the only option they might be worth a look. I was wondering if anyone bought a set and what they look like fitted before I make a decision. ( Or better still if anyone could be persuaded to part with a set )
Peter I recently took my David Silver crash bars off, if you are interested I will sell them to you. I was lucky enough to find a set of original ones but they needed rechroming which was not cheap! |
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Post by pecon on Jul 6, 2015 15:42:48 GMT
Thanks for the offer Bluedreamer. Would it be possible to get some photos and an idea of price including postage to Dublin please. Perhaps a PM might be best?.
Peter
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Post by Fordy on Jul 6, 2015 18:24:42 GMT
I bought a set last night off EBay, their similar to the Silver ones but curve around the engine a little more, I'm Looking forward to fitting them when they arrive, still on the lookout for originals though!
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Post by pecon on Jul 6, 2015 19:10:48 GMT
Not by any chance the ones I mentioned by Jama?. I was out and was not in a position to increase my bid on a set of these yesterday. |
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Post by Fordy on Jul 6, 2015 20:55:58 GMT
No don't think it's these as they have never been fitted, came from Germany, I remember bidding on them a few months ago and they went for double what I paid, chap has moved his SD on, had quite a few bits up for sale. We'll see what their like when fitted, fingers crossed.
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Post by Fordy on Jul 6, 2015 20:57:56 GMT
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Post by pecon on Jul 6, 2015 22:55:43 GMT
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Post by Fordy on Jul 7, 2015 5:17:01 GMT
Not sure those would have fitted anyway
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2015 19:57:08 GMT
Another 'alternative' crash bar style from back in't day:  |
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Post by rik66 on Jul 23, 2015 10:53:08 GMT
I was pleased to find this thread, as I have a David Silver crash bar kit with no fitting instructions. I would be really grateful if someone could describe, or post a pic showing, which way up and which way round it is supposed to go!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2015 17:41:52 GMT
Any chance you can show us a pic of the bars? Just wondering how long you've had them from Silvers, they may even be a genuine set for all we know - he did used to sell them!!!  |
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Post by pecon on Jul 23, 2015 19:09:32 GMT
Rik66 if they're the same bars as those on the DS site they will only fit one way. The top (open end) is slightly narrower than the bottom. You remove the top and bottom engine mounting bolts and replace them with slightly longer ones which I believe are supplied. One exhaust pipe will have to be removed for fitting.
I bought a set of these (Thanks again Bluedreamer) but unfortunately when I went to refit the exhausts I discovered that because the exhaust system on my bike had been replaced with a different setup without a collector box, they fouled the bars. If you have a look at the pipes on mine you will notice that they are much more angled. So if you have an original set up all you may need are longer bolts and your in business.
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