engine guards

[racerman_27410]

i can say the paint that came on mine originally was very soft....scratched very easily.

the good news is they work as intended and are reasily repainted.


KOokaloo!

[wakdady]

i was pretty lucky. the packaging was decent and there wasn't a scratch on them. got them on there right now and it looks pretty nice.
i think for a group buy, i would have expected a better discount. but apparently we wanted them bad enough that we paid the price, welcome to capitalism.

[weymouth399]

I am going to get my welder buddy to look them over and give me a price on making some up.

Another buddy has a powdercoat business, for any color option. I will let you guys know.

If anyone that has had these for a while, and wished they were a little different please speak up.

I don't want to build these, if there maybe a better set up. I am open to suggestions.

Bob W

[rktmanfj]

If anyone that has had these for a while, and wished they were a little different please speak up.

Bob W

I'm okay with the way I am...     

I do plan to recoat the bars, though.

Randy T
Indy

[LA Mike]

One of mine was all garfed up when it arrived on the 1st group buy.

Randy T
Indy

Same with one of mine from the first group buy.  What was that?  Like 6 years ago?  Also, wasn't the price about $130 back then??

Anyway, you would think they could learn basic packaging skills.  This type of service comes from people who don't give a shit about anyone but themselves.  It is a shame that this is our only option.  I know others have chimed in before about possibly making them and selling them.  What ever came of that?

I think we all had the same complaint on the first group... not packed very well. I did not get in on this buy for my other '87 because I didn't like the $50 dollar increase. If someone make some up for less than the original group price $130 I am in for a set.

LA Mike

[axiom-r]

So, after looking at these big chunk's of steel, I'm thing they need to be silver instead of black.  Anybody else thinking that?

I am interested in silver to match the frame for sure.....  I asked Russel about color options as i mentioned before and it started to look like it was going to be worse than pulling teeth so I backed off..   I will be very disappointed if mine arrive with any scratches- they are supposed to be new.   

[weymouth399]

As crappy as the paint is, just spray them what ever color you like. If you don't like that spray them black again.
Think I'm gonna get mine powder coated, black.

I should be able to show my buddy today, see what he says. I doubt your gonna see less than $130.00.

Bob W

[Marsh White]

As crappy as the paint is, just spray them what ever color you like. If you don't like that spray them black again.
Think I'm gonna get mine powder coated, black.

Wait - are they painted?  The ones from our first group buy 6 or so years ago were powdercoated black.

If so, then that sucks; more expensive and lower quality.  At least the shipping service is consistent!

[weymouth399]

As crappy as the paint is, just spray them what ever color you like. If you don't like that spray them black again.
Think I'm gonna get mine powder coated, black.

Wait - are they painted?  The ones from our first group buy 6 or so years ago were powdercoated black.

If so, then that sucks; more expensive and lower quality.  At least the shipping service is consistent!

Marsh if they are powderd they are really poorly done, I will show mine to my powder coater buddy and see what he thinks. as long as I get him before the do.

Bob W

[FJmonkey]

If anyone has a set to loan me, I could reverse engineer them and make drawings. I would prefer a set that fits 86/87 (I would not install them). Then we can find a shop to make them. Randy used my reverse engineering to make the fork braces. I need to figure out how to get a free set for my engineering services for the club. The offer is out there if anyone wants to take it.

[LA Mike]

I just remember getting my set a being marred up. I think I coated mine myself when I had my wheels done but I maybe wrong, I'll have to check when I get back home.

LA Mike

[weymouth399]

I just remember getting my set a being marred up. I think I coated mine myself when I had my wheels done but I maybe wrong, I'll have to check when I get back home.

LA Mike

Thank guys you kinda make me feel better, knowing I'm not alone in this.
But it really pisses me off that in 25 plus years they haven't figured it out yet how to ship.
It's not like it's a fly by night operation.

Bob W

[RogerThat]

At least you all have your bars I am still waiting for mine.

[Flying Scotsman]

Sounds like they will need powdercoated so they dont scratch.

[racerman_27410]

i just shot mine with krylon gloss black..... and after 10 years, one lowside and several tip overs i'm still glad thats the way i went.... super easy to sand the scuffs off and touch up the boo boo's that are bound to happen sooner or later.

JMO

kookaloo!