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Posted:  17 Jul 2008 23:53	[?]
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So I thinking swing arm fork and maybe handle bar sliders. What else is everyone else using? I like the darkhorsemoto stuff, but want some other ideas/opinions. I already have the pucks. Just want her protected when I do end up dropping her.

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 00:47	[?]
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Sounds like you plan on goin down... Pucks are the big one to have, then swing arm sliders and front fork sliders. As far as handle bar ends, they look pretty and might work if you drop your bike nice and easy, but for the most part or bars will probabely bend. Its a fairly easy and inexpensive fix to make, unlike the swing arm, front forks or frame replacement from road rash.

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 00:55	[?]
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Oh yeah, side from anything on the bike. If you want real crash protection dont go cheap on your helmet and other gear.ie.,boots, gloves,jacket, and pants. Thats what will really save your azz Not much reason to have a saved bike if you cant leave your bed to ride it. Advice I wish I followed early on in my days. Good luck buddy!!

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 01:16	[?]
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I dont plan on going down.. but IF it happens.. A guy before always said to "dress for the crash not the ride." I was thinking the bar ends to help keep the bike off the ground, but if they bend that defeats the purpose. My next purchase was going to be the swing arm sliders. trying to protect in order of cost. then the forks. Only gear I dont have are pants. Just blue jeans and since they are good up to roughly 30mph (so i been told) they wont last long at all. Any recommendations on any?

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 01:38	[?]
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I ride the Scorpion Duece pants in the warm and cold weather. Some do the leather thing, but thats a bit sado to me in 106 degree heat. The Duece's have knee and hip protection that I think far surpasses the Icon pants that would compare in price or even more. I like my Scorpion gear because they use harder type plastics/kevlar etc. than alot of gear I've seen out their also. The pants have a water/wind proof liner that comes out and I have a jaccket thats the same. Its a heavy mesh that the air can pass through with ease after the liners are out. I do wear a leather jacket though when it cools down.

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 11:08	[?]
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lsl has some extra crash protection for engine/header & gearcase, etc. can be found at spiegler performance parts, usa

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 12:40	[?]
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That's a great find Lefox!

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 19:17	[?]
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Quoting dave xb12r That's a great find Lefox! i know

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 21:13	[?]
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yeah i looked at their site, looks like they have some great products. i dont like the look of frame pucks and didnt know there was anything else out there. now i do.

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 21:56	[?]
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Is there anyone out there that Has a stunt roll cage on their bike or know where I can get one from?? I've seen people with them on Buells so I know they are out there (maybe they were custom made)

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 22:40   Last Edited By: FIDOSOL	[?]
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check the forum, someone posted it awhile back, just search for it on here, it will show up. Perhaps LeFox, has the link stashed away in her pocket of nifty links... speaking of nifty links, the thread I was tal ...

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 22:47	[?]
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Quoting FIDOSOL Perhaps LeFox, has the link stashed away in her pocket of nifty links... her??? did i loose something??? Quoting 1SexyBuell Is there anyone out there that Has a stunt roll cage on their bike or know where I can get one from?? anyway...powerstuntworx.com

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 22:49	[?]
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Quoting FIDOSOL speaking of nifty links, the thread I was tal ... editing cheat

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 22:54	[?]
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Quote: her??? did i loose something???  Sorry, guess I pictured you female, most of us guys aren't as nice as you are. Not lost, StAsHeD!

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 22:55	[?]
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If you ain't cheating you ain't trying, and I actually got that in before yours hit...

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 22:55	[?]
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lol started to search but since someone made this thread about crash protection and it was new, I figured I'd ask on here... thanks for the info though I appreciate it... that roll cage doesnt look too bad

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 22:57	[?]
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lol, np, oh and LeFox helped too right? Don't pretty pictures count for something?

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 23:09	[?]
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Quoting FIDOSOL lol, np, oh and LeFox helped too right? Don't pretty pictures count for something?  don't forget i have the power, fido! just saw this, but if you look at the picture...either the stuntgage was placed on after a spill or the header can still be reached.

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 23:15	[?]
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Ban....d....aid...LeFox can fix it, and by it I mean everything, in fact I insist that anyone, needing anything, at anytime, anywhere, seek out LeFox personally, at work, online, via the phone for help...no really...I....insist...lol Just Kidding, Forum only...

Posted:  18 Jul 2008 23:18	[?]
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lol I didnt even notice that... thats kinda how my header looks now ... he probably had it hit before he installed the cage (lol wouldnt be good advertisement if it was while he had the cage on)

Posted:  19 Jul 2008 23:52	[?]
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friend had the lsl's on his xb9 and they didnt hold up to a crash they snapped right off not sayin it will happen to them all but something to think about

Posted:  22 Jul 2008 00:12	[?]
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Im curious, why would a bike with an engine cage and tail guard need a steering stabilizer? Are they doing triple digit speed tricks?...lol

Posted:  22 Jul 2008 00:22	[?]
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1st thing i will replace on my next Buell will be the Frame Pucks they saved my bike from being totaled. Did a great job love em.

Posted:  22 Jul 2008 09:16	[?]
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ouch. Yea those are the first things i got for mine too. Where can you get a new front fairing? Not saying you need one, but just thought of it. I see most of the other pieces online except the tail piece and front fairing.

Posted:  22 Jul 2008 09:21	[?]
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RB70383, BPG is the one to ask about the fairing. He has his own section just look around for it if you're interested. If you were just asking for firechicken's benefit, then everything I've just said has been a waste of time..

Posted:  23 Jul 2008 00:04	[?]
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Well INS is going to cut me a check and the i will find the parts, thinking about a new color.

Posted:  25 Jul 2008 21:32	[?]
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Pink is a purdy color!!

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