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pucks or crash bars?

Started by mtc, April 03, 2019, 02:27:32 PM

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mtc

let's see yours,

i want some cheap protection, but does anyone have experiencing with pucks?
Current
1985 FJ1100

Previous Bikes
1979 Yamaha XS1100 best one
1984 FJ1100
1987 FZR600
1987 Fazer
1985 Vision
1982 Seca 750
1978 RD400 Spec II Motor

Live Life Wrong and Perspire

ZOA NOM

Crash bars from our host are the protection of choice for the discerning FJer


http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=91-93FJEB

Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

FJmonkey

I prefer to call them engine/case guards but the Renntec bars from RPM are worth every cent spent. I have seen them put to use so much on one FJ they had to be welded to close up the tubes. Every time the FJ was still ride-able and got the owner home. How much will a tow truck cost? The hassle of getting your bike home on a trailer? I have had a few zero speed drops and one low speed slide on mine. Worth the cost by way more than I spent.  Any protection you can add is good.
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

Firehawk068

I will "Third" those Renntec Crash-Bars..................Allowed me to ride my FJ back to the Hotel, and then 4-hours back to my Car/Trailer after my "Crash"
Alan H.
Denver, CO
'90 FJ1200

mtc

i guess we all pride ourselves in keeping the bike off the ground..... but i did start the tread, every rider has doubts or rather should have an insurance program

aren't they heavy?...just kidding

on my list then
Current
1985 FJ1100

Previous Bikes
1979 Yamaha XS1100 best one
1984 FJ1100
1987 FZR600
1987 Fazer
1985 Vision
1982 Seca 750
1978 RD400 Spec II Motor

Live Life Wrong and Perspire

FJ Flyer

Renntec all the way.  They will let you ride home.


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

Wear your gear.


mtc

Quote from: FJ Flyer on April 04, 2019, 05:36:55 AM
Renntec all the way.  They will let you ride home.





do they include hardware specific to the year?, or will stock bolts work?
Current
1985 FJ1100

Previous Bikes
1979 Yamaha XS1100 best one
1984 FJ1100
1987 FZR600
1987 Fazer
1985 Vision
1982 Seca 750
1978 RD400 Spec II Motor

Live Life Wrong and Perspire

ZOA NOM

Hardware is included. There is a longer bolt at the rear with a spacer.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

giantkiller

I figured I have almost $5000 into the 1350 motor I should protect it. And they're a good place to mount hyway pegs for when you are slabbing it.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

mtc

Quote from: giantkiller on April 04, 2019, 12:16:34 PM
I figured I have almost $5000 into the 1350 motor I should protect it. And they're a good place to mount hyway pegs for when you are slabbing it.


understood...

you removed the screen in the side cover, that's cool, but why?
Current
1985 FJ1100

Previous Bikes
1979 Yamaha XS1100 best one
1984 FJ1100
1987 FZR600
1987 Fazer
1985 Vision
1982 Seca 750
1978 RD400 Spec II Motor

Live Life Wrong and Perspire

giantkiller

Quote from: mtc on April 04, 2019, 12:56:14 PM
Quote from: giantkiller on April 04, 2019, 12:16:34 PM
I figured I have almost $5000 into the 1350 motor I should protect it. And they're a good place to mount hyway pegs for when you are slabbing it.


understood...

you removed the screen in the side cover, that's cool, but why?
Good eye.  I have a manual petcock. Only way to reach it. If you aren't close you never notice it's missing.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

Dads_FJ

Quote from: giantkiller on April 04, 2019, 01:37:31 PM
Quote from: mtc on April 04, 2019, 12:56:14 PM
Quote from: giantkiller on April 04, 2019, 12:16:34 PM
I figured I have almost $5000 into the 1350 motor I should protect it. And they're a good place to mount hyway pegs for when you are slabbing it.


understood...

you removed the screen in the side cover, that's cool, but why?
Good eye.  I have a manual petcock. Only way to reach it. If you aren't close you never notice it's missing.

Can you expound on the manual petcock?  Pingel or This RPM One?
John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1200
'92 Yamaha TDM850
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'81 Yamaha IT250(H)
'77 Yamaha IT175(D)
'39 BSA WM20

giantkiller

I had a pingle replica. I had hand made a plate. While on my 34 day sabbatical. With bikes and ATVs in tow. The replica started leaking. So while visiting Randy and Robert in California. I had them install one of theirs. Haven't had a problem since
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

mtc

Quote from: giantkiller on April 04, 2019, 01:37:31 PM
Quote from: mtc on April 04, 2019, 12:56:14 PM
Quote from: giantkiller on April 04, 2019, 12:16:34 PM
I figured I have almost $5000 into the 1350 motor I should protect it. And they're a good place to mount hyway pegs for when you are slabbing it.


understood...

you removed the screen in the side cover, that's cool, but why?
Good eye.  I have a manual petcock. Only way to reach it. If you aren't close you never notice it's missing.

ahhh the good old days, turn it off, turn it on..... reserve.....
Current
1985 FJ1100

Previous Bikes
1979 Yamaha XS1100 best one
1984 FJ1100
1987 FZR600
1987 Fazer
1985 Vision
1982 Seca 750
1978 RD400 Spec II Motor

Live Life Wrong and Perspire

giantkiller

I couldn't get your link to work for the RPM petcock. The one they put on mine is a pingle with the plate for the Fj.

I think it was Noel that posted about an electronic shut off. I haven't gotten a chance to get one yet
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1