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Renntec drop bars, engine protection

Started by Troyskie, December 30, 2017, 08:03:23 PM

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Troyskie

 :good2:
After a recent off I'd like to suggest the Renntec drop bars.

Here's a pic.

Accident was rider incompetence &
Bike was spinning latitudinally,  not endo. Was probably doing about 50km/hr (30mph) when it hit the ground.

The drop bars stopped any engine case damage.

They also make fine mounts for lights, camera, etc. They are also handy in the workshop.
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
After all is said and done, more is said than done :)
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do a lap of Oz

Sparky84

Quote from: Troyskie on December 30, 2017, 08:03:23 PM
They are also handy in the workshop.

I think they're handy in the workshop too but
I'm thinking it's time to fit them to my bike  :good2:

Those Renntec bars look almost unscathed.
Good to see the Aldi gear worked also.
Looks your filling in your time Troy

Cheers Alan
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

racerrad8

There are two different engine bars which are dependent of the year model FJ you have.

84-90 FJ Engine Bar Set
91+ FJ Engine Bar Set

They do work great. I know of one forum member who has tested his set out three or four times. Each time there has not been any engine damage sustained.

Thanks for the mention Troy, I'm glad they worked well on your FJ. Based on those photos of you injury, you will no longer be able to get through airport security very easily...

Follow the doctors orders and take the proper time to heal, it will benefit you more in the long run over rushing it.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

FJmonkey

Yep, I was present for 3 of the field tests from one owner (same set of bars) and the FJ was ridden home by the owner (proper gear for rider and bike). He did mention needing to weld up a few thin spots. I can also attest personally to the benefits from a low speed drop and a few zero speed tip overs.  :blush:
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

FJ Flyer

Saved my engine during a 20+ yard slide down the highway about 12 years back.

Chris P.
'16 FJR1300ES
'87 FJ1200
'76 DT250

Wear your gear.


Troyskie

1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
After all is said and done, more is said than done :)
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do a lap of Oz

Charlie-brm

Do the bars make raising a dropped bike any easier? To keep the scenario simple: dropped on level asphalt, is the bike laying at a slightly higher angle so getting started to upright it is any less initial grunt?
If someone wants to see any images I refer to in posts, first check my gallery here. If no bueno, send me a PM. More than glad to share.
Current Model: 1990 FJ1200 3CV since 2020
Past Models: 1984 FJ1100 - 2012 to 2020
1979 XS750SF - 2005 to 2012

FJmonkey

The bars did not seem to help much when I picked mine up. But the ability to ride it after, was worth the investment.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Troyskie

I overbalanced once at a petrol station. A slow and gentle lay-over, I managed to kick the rear peg out and made sure the handlebar was turned to straight, the drop bars kept everything off the ground. There were three points of contact, the drop bar, rear peg, and the tip of the handlebar. The Renntec made it a little harder to get started, but easier once moving as it acted like a fulcrum till the wheels took over. Aside from a tiny nick on the bars, not a mark on the bike, including the mufflers!!!!

If you're struggling to lift a bike, turn around, squat, and lift with the bike behind you till it is upright enough so you can turn around whilst keeping it steady. I saw a YT vid, I think from the forum, of a lass lifting a BMW. I tried it myself for laughs after a workshop whoopsie (the not so funny part) & yep, much easier, but you do have to think about it a little more, and go a bit slower.
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
After all is said and done, more is said than done :)
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do a lap of Oz

Sparky84

Quote from: Troyskie on December 30, 2017, 08:03:23 PM
:good2:
After a recent off I'd like to suggest the Renntec drop bars.

Had a look at mine (that aren't fitted) to fit and they seem to rest up against part of the lower frame, Will this over time get rub marks and how could I stop this.
Also looks to rub on the centre bracket and can I stop this damage

Cheers Alan
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

Troyskie

Al, I fit them to all my bikes as I'm an idiot and they don't wait for me to be stupid, they are ready.

That also prepares me for a-holes that  try everyday to .......whatever......
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
After all is said and done, more is said than done :)
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do a lap of Oz