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Started by Nova NS Wizard, November 07, 2012, 06:19:24 PM

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Nova NS Wizard

Hey,
Has anyone tried the crash bars from the UK? I see REV has them now....but they look very large nd maybe a little too ugly?
I am going to place n order and thought about adding them....

FJmonkey

If you think there ugly then think of needing them and not having them. Now that is ugly and $$$. I have seen them painted silver on an 89 and they look good. You can't hide what they are, just make them fit your FJ...
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

racerrad8

Quote from: Nova NS Wizard on November 07, 2012, 06:19:24 PM
Hey,
Has anyone tried the crash bars from the UK? I see REV has them now....but they look very large nd maybe a little too ugly?
I am going to place n order and thought about adding them....

Who has them?

The previous dealer, REV's performance has gone out of business and I am wondering if he is trying to liquidate his inventory.

Here is the set Benjy just installed that he bought from RPM:


I would be interested to know.

Thanks, Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

Nova NS Wizard

My bad...it was RPM that has them not REV....these are the ones RPM is selling? Any closer pictures or shots from the top?

racerrad8

Quote from: Nova NS Wizard on November 07, 2012, 07:36:10 PM
My bad...it was RPM that has them not REV....these are the ones RPM is selling? Any closer pictures or shots from the top?

Yep, that is the bars I now have in stock. I do not have any photos of the bars on the bike yet. I have not had a chance to install a set to take photos.

Hopefully someone who has a set can supply the photo you are looking for.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

Nova NS Wizard

Well i have heard nothing but good things about your store so i will trust that you wouldn't steer a brother wrong. :good:

fj11.5

Mate, you wouldnt find a  :good2:better place or guy to buy from than randy at rpm
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

FJmonkey

Quote from: fj11.5 on November 08, 2012, 06:58:48 PM
Mate, you wouldnt find a  :good2: better place or guy to buy from than randy at rpm
Fixed it for ya....For free....
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

racerrad8

Quote from: Nova NS Wizard on November 08, 2012, 06:47:40 PM
Well i have heard nothing but good things about your store so i will trust that you wouldn't steer a brother wrong. :good:

Thank you, my goal is to provide the best products & service possible for your FJ. The thing with engine bars, is there is not other options that I am aware of.

Thanks everyone else for the :good2:, it makes me very  :i_am_so_happy:

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

FJmonkey

Quote from: racerrad8 on November 08, 2012, 07:07:16 PM
Thank you, my goal is to provide the best products & service possible for your FJ. The thing with engine bars, is there is not other options that I am aware of.

Thanks everyone else for the :good2:, it makes me very  :i_am_so_happy:

Randy - RPM
Randy keeps our Kookaloo performance in Kookaloo shape.

This message is approved by the Red Power Ranger...... Other Power Rangers report in... Except for Black, you guys are as numerous as fly's on shit.. Don't bother...
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

I make oil

Here is a close up.  I think they look nice.  I am more into the protection they give me.

Semper Fi

FJ Flyer

Hadn't heard Revs went under.  Sad to see another supplier pack it in.

That being said, the Renntec bars are worth every penny.  My FJ did a slide down the highway, about 20 yards, and other than some cracked plastic and broken mirror, I picked it up and rode it home.

Sanded and painted the bars and they're still on the bike.



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

Wear your gear.


FJmonkey

Quote from: FJ Flyer on November 09, 2012, 08:25:20 AM
Hadn't heard Revs went under.  Sad to see another supplier pack it in.

That being said, the Renntec bars are worth every penny.  My FJ did a slide down the highway, about 20 yards, and other than some cracked plastic and broken mirror, I picked it up and rode it home.

Sanded and painted the bars and they're still on the bike.





That picture is way better than showing a new set of bars. It shows how much damage it prevented....
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

Dads_FJ

Quote from: FJ Flyer on November 09, 2012, 08:25:20 AM
Hadn't heard Revs went under.  Sad to see another supplier pack it in.

That being said, the Renntec bars are worth every penny.  My FJ did a slide down the highway, about 20 yards, and other than some cracked plastic and broken mirror, I picked it up and rode it home.

Sanded and painted the bars and they're still on the bike.





Looks like they paid for themselves...   :good2:
John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1250 (XJR top-end)
'94 Yamaha WR250
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'39 BSA WM20

1tinindian

Quote from: FJmonkey on November 08, 2012, 07:15:25 PM
Quote from: racerrad8 on November 08, 2012, 07:07:16 PM
Thank you, my goal is to provide the best products & service possible for your FJ. The thing with engine bars, is there is not other options that I am aware of.

Thanks everyone else for the :good2:, it makes me very  :i_am_so_happy:

Randy - RPM
Randy keeps our Kookaloo performance in Kookaloo shape.

This message is approved by the Red Power Ranger...... Other Power Rangers report in... Except for Black, you guys are as numerous as flies on shit.. Don't bother...
OK, I'll play...Blue Power Ranger reporting in.
I wasn't a huge fan of how they looked on my FJ, but the piece of mind that comes with having them installed is very comforting.
I have really grown to like them and they also make for a great camera mount position.
Mine are also Renntec bars from our last group buy from REVs.
There is no need to be on the fence with this item...you buy them or take the chance of serious engine damage in the event of a tip over or slide down the highway.
They have also been known to protect your feet/ankles in a low side.

Leon

"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200