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Tiger Time => Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) => Topic started by: sailorcolin on August 13, 2014, 10:05:27 PM

Title: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 13, 2014, 10:05:27 PM
I did a bunch of searching and didn't really find what I needed. What crashbars will fit a 00 Girly? There are several for sale in the marketplace and I was just wanting to know if the steamer crashbars or the 955 bars will fit. Looking at Thunderbike style of bars in particular.
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: Mustang on August 13, 2014, 10:41:53 PM
no the thunderbikes are very engine specific as thats what they mount to . steamer , 885I and 955I's all have 3 different shape engines .
I left you a link to buy brand new thunder bike bars
pricey? yes
do they work ? fantastically , they can save your bacon as well as the paint .

http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/shopn/spi/156899158/tbike_3_TIG
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 14, 2014, 02:26:24 PM
Thanks! Sorry to ask a noob question, I am just picking up a Girly on Saturday and that's one of the first things I want to put on it.
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: daveb on August 14, 2014, 03:17:46 PM
I fitted these http://www.squaredeals-ltd.co.uk/tiger-955i-2001-06-crash-bars-not-885i-815-p.asp
Easy to fit but the plastic coating is coming off.

But I guess the plastic coating will come off most crash bars when used all year in all types of weather.

Thinking of getting them powder coated.
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: Chris Canning on August 14, 2014, 03:44:00 PM
If you had a 955 then it would be TouraTech because they actually design them to work when you fall off sadly the 855 isn't on the list,best advice when buying do you think they'l work when you fall off because most of us have at some time  :icon_redface:
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 14, 2014, 07:20:00 PM
I think i may build a pair that copy the Thunderbike design: http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/spi/tbike_TIG (http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/spi/tbike_TIG) I know they are worth the money but it alot of money to me and i can fab weld up some for much less than $500. Or if anyone knows of another place to get cheaper bars from?
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: Mustang on August 14, 2014, 08:59:14 PM
If you can fab well thats a big plus bikes like yours and mine and even up to the 06's . there just isn't a lot of after market available any more .
For that matter the early tigers never really had much aftermarket support at all .
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 14, 2014, 10:51:45 PM
Quote from: Mustang on August 14, 2014, 08:59:14 PM
If you can fab well thats a big plus bikes like yours and mine and even up to the 06's . there just isn't a lot of after market available any more .
For that matter the early tigers never really had much aftermarket support at all .

Ya, Im getting the bike on Saturday and I will post pics of it and start the fab of the crashbars, and post those pics as well.
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: Sin_Tiger on August 14, 2014, 11:04:43 PM
Good man :thumbsup bound to help someone in the future.
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: Bixxer Bob on August 15, 2014, 09:35:08 AM
Since you're into fabricating, have a look at the Touratech bars for Girlies before you decide on a design.  They are curved so that there are no bits sticking out to dig in when you go down.  That way the bike slides on them without flipping.  Chris did a thread a while back after his saved him and his bike from major damage.  Mine saved my bike totally the first time it went down, but the second time a kerb got in the way so some damage was done.
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 15, 2014, 04:30:16 PM
Quote from: Bixxer Bob on August 15, 2014, 09:35:08 AM
Since you're into fabricating, have a look at the Touratech bars for Girlies before you decide on a design.  They are curved so that there are no bits sticking out to dig in when you go down.  That way the bike slides on them without flipping.  Chris did a thread a while back after his saved him and his bike from major damage.  Mine saved my bike totally the first time it went down, but the second time a kerb got in the way so some damage was done.

Ya that is the design I was going to go after.
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 19, 2014, 10:24:35 PM
Anyone have these http://www.accessoryinternational.com/product/hepco-becker-crashbar-kawasaki-tiger-900.html (http://www.accessoryinternational.com/product/hepco-becker-crashbar-kawasaki-tiger-900.html) crashbars? They say they will fit my 00 885i but they are pictures with a 955? My concern is fitment around the oil cooler.
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: John Stenhouse on August 20, 2014, 12:16:41 AM
I have those on my 885i, they look the same and the blurb is correct.
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 20, 2014, 04:27:45 AM
Quote from: John Stenhouse on August 20, 2014, 12:16:41 AM
I have those on my 885i, they look the same and the blurb is correct.

Would you recommend them? Also can you pose some photos?
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: John Stenhouse on August 20, 2014, 11:59:23 PM
Well it saved mine on a couple of occasions, I wouldn't hold your breath for photos I'm useless, but I'll have quick shuftie and see if there are any ready done.
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: John Stenhouse on August 21, 2014, 12:14:07 AM
Only one I can find:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8497698600_52342863f0_s.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/dWUVJQ)DSC00051 (2) (https://flic.kr/p/dWUVJQ) by john.stenhouse1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/22387844@N05/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 21, 2014, 03:34:26 PM
Quote from: John Stenhouse on August 20, 2014, 11:59:23 PM
Well it saved mine on a couple of occasions, I wouldn't hold your breath for photos I'm useless, but I'll have quick shuftie and see if there are any ready done.

Thank! Do you think they provide adequate protection?
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: John Stenhouse on August 21, 2014, 11:24:07 PM
Yep
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 22, 2014, 05:56:44 PM
Sounds good!
Title: my right foot
Post by: motoOzarks on August 22, 2014, 10:18:15 PM
Lookie, my right foot.
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: motoOzarks on August 22, 2014, 10:43:03 PM
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7CTm2D37_qNZmRNeDZiX09XYWc/edit?usp=sharing

forty dollars
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: pineygroveshop on August 24, 2014, 02:20:02 AM
Quote from: sailorcolin on August 14, 2014, 07:20:00 PM
I think i may build a pair that copy the Thunderbike design: http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/spi/tbike_TIG (http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/spi/tbike_TIG) I know they are worth the money but it alot of money to me and i can fab weld up some for much less than $500. Or if anyone knows of another place to get cheaper bars from?

Wanna make some money?  Fab up some bash plates!  We'll buy 'em!
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: daveb on August 24, 2014, 02:39:34 PM
Quote from: pineygroveshop on August 24, 2014, 02:20:02 AM
Quote from: sailorcolin on August 14, 2014, 07:20:00 PM
I think i may build a pair that copy the Thunderbike design: http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/spi/tbike_TIG (http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/spi/tbike_TIG) I know they are worth the money but it alot of money to me and i can fab weld up some for much less than $500. Or if anyone knows of another place to get cheaper bars from?

Wanna make some money?  Fab up some bash plates!  We'll buy 'em!

I have bash plates designed for the 955i, dimensions in metric and imperial.  Anyone wants the drawings (free) just send me a pm.
They are drawn in autocad, however I am redrawing them in solid works. So they can be laser cut or Cnc machined.
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 25, 2014, 03:14:45 PM
Quote from: motoOzarks on August 22, 2014, 10:43:03 PM
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7CTm2D37_qNZmRNeDZiX09XYWc/edit?usp=sharing

forty dollars

Are you selling?
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: motoOzarks on August 25, 2014, 04:39:10 PM
No
Just what I gave for em
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 25, 2014, 05:01:38 PM
You got them for $40?
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: motoOzarks on August 25, 2014, 06:23:27 PM
yep
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 25, 2014, 06:47:42 PM
Damn  :icon_cry: I was hoping you were selling them for $40. Would of made my day!
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: Moorso on August 26, 2014, 09:51:05 AM
Yep - fitted the ones in the above image to my 00 Girly.
Bought from here: http://www.motorbikesandparts.co.uk/hepco-becker-black-engine-bars-for-triumph-tiger-after-99-2000-501703-00-01.html (http://www.motorbikesandparts.co.uk/hepco-becker-black-engine-bars-for-triumph-tiger-after-99-2000-501703-00-01.html)
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 26, 2014, 05:44:09 PM
So Im going to build a crash bar, similar to this (http://moto-madness.com/Product%20Pictures/Sick%20Innovations/05_gsxr_crash_cage.jpg). I know of the two fame mounts at the top of the motor but will this mount pictured below in the rectangle work for a lower lateral support mount?

(http://i.imgur.com/QyfqKty.png)
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: daveb on August 26, 2014, 08:25:05 PM
just checked the mounting of the crash bars on mine as in your photo top 2 studs, the bottom fixing is via a brace from left to right.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/DaveBelton/bike%20stuff/IMAG0278_zps2390ccf7.jpg) (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/DaveBelton/media/bike%20stuff/IMAG0278_zps2390ccf7.jpg.html)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/DaveBelton/bike%20stuff/IMAG0279_zpsc05a6af6.jpg) (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/DaveBelton/media/bike%20stuff/IMAG0279_zpsc05a6af6.jpg.html)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/DaveBelton/bike%20stuff/th_IMAG0280_zps6bc9372a.jpg) (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/DaveBelton/media/bike%20stuff/IMAG0280_zps6bc9372a.jpg.html)

sorry state on the bar in last picture, going to remove them and get them re-coated
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 26, 2014, 08:33:46 PM
Quote from: daveb on August 26, 2014, 08:25:05 PM
just checked the mounting of the crash bars on mine as in your photo top 2 studs, the bottom fixing is via a brace from left to right.

sorry state on the bar in last picture, going to remove them and get them re-coated

Thanks! Seriously, this helps a lot. There a no good pictures like this anywhere online!
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: daveb on August 26, 2014, 09:30:51 PM
The crash bar kit came with longer studs, might be worth remembering when making your own
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 26, 2014, 09:37:30 PM
 :iagree Ahh! That's right! And seems to Veres switch to Allen Vs Torx, not that that makes a difference.
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: sailorcolin on August 26, 2014, 09:38:09 PM
Quote from: sailorcolin on August 26, 2014, 08:33:46 PM
Quote from: daveb on August 26, 2014, 08:25:05 PM
just checked the mounting of the crash bars on mine as in your photo top 2 studs, the bottom fixing is via a brace from left to right.

sorry state on the bar in last picture, going to remove them and get them re-coated

Thanks! Seriously, this helps a lot. There a no good pictures like this anywhere online!

How do you like that crashbar? Has it paid for itself yet?
Title: Re: Crashbars
Post by: daveb on August 26, 2014, 09:59:33 PM
well, I havn't fallen off yet or dropped the tiger. but riding 12 months of the year has taken its toll on the coating. however I have used them for mounting bullet camera.

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