April Rear Tip-Over Bar Group Buy...Gauging Interest...

[bygdawg]

Wow! I never thought that I'd be posting this so close to the last group buy, but here goes.

Since the last group buy ended, several of you have contacted me about wanting a set of the bars. As my orders have already been filled, and I have no extras, I will be unable to help. However, I am posting this thread to see if we have enough interest for another run. I need at least 15 orders to do a production run. For those of you that have no idea what I'm talking about, this will help:

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14622


You can find all of the information on the bars at the links above as well as performing a search with the key term being tip-over bar[s]. I won’t accept any money orders via mail and/or Paypal before the end of February. This should give any new folks a chance to get in on the group buy and any that didn’t make the last run a chance as well. I’ll be happy to answer any questions that you have for me. Thanks again to everyone that participated in the last group buy, and as always I hope you all continue to enjoy the bars. Hopefully, you won’t have to be putting them to use anytime soon, but they’ll be there if and when you ever do need them.


Ride Safe,
bygdawg

Additional bar shots (pardon the pun) including a few with MCL's Peg Lowers for passenger can be found at the following link. Please pay no attention to the Ninja. He just hangs out in my garage from time to time:

http://pics.midsouthspyders.com/listpics.asp?dir=Jay%5Fand%5FJennifer%5CMotorcycle %5CHonda+ST+1300


Some additional shots are mixed in with the Moonshine pictures:
http://pics.midsouthspyders.com/listpics.asp?dir=Jay%5Fand%5FJennifer%5CMotorcycle %5CMoonshine%5F2007%5FPart%5FI

http://pics.midsouthspyders.com/listpics.asp?dir=Jay%5Fand%5FJennifer%5CMotorcycle %5CMoonshine%5F2007%5FPart%5FII


More here:
http://pics.midsouthspyders.com/listpics.asp?dir=Jay%5Fand%5FJennifer%5CMotorcycle %5CHonda%5FST%5F1300%5FTip%2DOver%5FBars



There's even a little video footage about the bars at the link available in the following thread:
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20891

The bars are made of solid 9/16th inch steel and have four weld points for improved rigidity. They are designed to work in conjunction with the front crash bars to protect the rear bags, trunk, panniers, and more importantly your leg should you tip-over or go down at slow speed. Although, I have had good success with crashes up to 35+ mph with them from others who have been involved in accidents with them on.

A few testimonials from others on the bars:

v65saber:

"bygdawg,

THANKS !!!!!!

I got the bars last on last month. Went to the MTF FLC2C III last weekend and my bad leg got me. Went to put ' ALLIS ' on the center stand and it was off balance the more up I pulled the more over she went OOOPS.

End result nada nil nothing not a mark on the bags, mirrors, no where. THEY WORK !!!!!"

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ShinySideUpAZ:

"Just got back from the hospital. On the way home from work a cager left turned in front of me at an intersection. Guy was a complete moron. In was in the intersection when he pulled out. I started braking and scrubbed off some speed when I hit a raised crack in the road. The bump caused the front wheel to lockup and the bike folded under me. I stayed on/with the bike for the twenty feet I slid.

Many thanks to Bygdawg and the tip over bars, they kept the bike from crushing my legs."

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Brighteyesue:

"I have a 32" inseam and a wide Corbin seat and tiptoe it most times. I admit, my BlackBeauty is a heavy beaST to wheel around the garage. Yes I have laid her down, not at speed though. I HIGHLY recommend bygdawgs tipover bars. I hate to say this, but I have used them and more than once too. Not only have they saved my feet/legs, but my saddle bags too."

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86Magna:

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/show...=tip-over+bars

"bygdawg,
Just wanted to thank-you for selling these tip-over wings. I bought a pair about 2 months not expecting to use them so soon. I was riding home yesterday afternoon when I got caught in a freak thunderstorm. I was exiting of the highway on the off ramp and the ST went out from under me. IMHO the tip-over wings at least save my leg and let me separate for my ST as I slid across the off ramp on my butt. I am a firm believer in ATGATT and with that the tip-over wings and most importantly the protection of God I walked away without a scratch or even a bruise. Riding today on my kids CRF 150 I have more bruises. This is my first accident in 21 years and 70,000 miles of riding. If this is the worst than I'll take it. Will keep everyone updated on how insurance checks out. My question is how much does it take to total an ST? Thanks again for the service you provide for those of us who ride ST's

Chris"

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Herleman:

"I was doing about 40 to 45 mph when I had a disagreement with a large dog.

We both lost.

The bars did their job well (well the right side did, the left side was just loafing along in the air)."

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brentster:

"Well I guess it had to happen.. I just wasn't prepared for it to occur only 10 days after I bought the bike.

I came to a stop on a street in Leesburg, VA and when I put my foot down, my right foot just kept on sliding. Turns out there was a bit of anti-freeze on the road and my dang foot magically hit the 6" puddle like some kind of friggin' miracle.

The bike tips to the right and as much as I tried, I just couldn't keep it from tipping over. DANG that monster is heavy!

The bike stalled out and it took a bit of effort to get it upright again.. After a few attempts to start, she fired right up. The engine guard cover and nut under the right side peg got a decent scuff. The right hard bag got nick'd on the bottom a bit, but it's not really noticeable unless you're looking for it. All things considered, I consider myself pretty lucky to have escaped with only minor cosmetic flaws.

Ironically, I had a conversation with my wife about the expense related to bygdawg's tip-over bars before I left the office and she asked me if they were really necessary. I guess now the answer is a resounding 'yes'."

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XWINGER:

"All I can say is that if you have NOT purchased the crash bars offered on this site, DO IT. Can't remember who it was that made them. If someone knows who this is, please post a link. I was making a hard left turn on a BRAND NEW fron tire when it washe out on me. Was going maybe 15 - 20 MPH. NOT A SCRATCH except where there was supposed to be (front crash bar and rear crash bar). It would have cost a heck of a lot more to replace a saddlebag than these rear crash bars cost. Who knows what else would have gotten banged up (top case, seat, etc). Just remember, IT'S NOT IF, IT"S WHEN.

Someone please post link for these crash bars and EVERYONE get a pair.

Thanks"

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2Dogs:

"S.S.,
I installed passenger lowering brackets after the Tip Over bars to give my pillion more room. This worked great. and... The T.O.Bars have saved more than the cost of the bars and the brackets 5X over...
+! bygdawg"

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Machog:

"My tip over bars saved me when I fell stationery, at a gas station, some cat litter been put down to absorb a gas spill, turned into a person spill! Luckily there were plenty of people watching, so my embarassment was complete.

But saved me from buying an expensive right hand saddle bag, money well spent with BIGDAWGS.

I have the passanger & rider foot peg extensions from MCL and there is no interferance for either rider with the tip over bars. But, rider pegs now touch down in the twisties if my toecap doesn't scrape first.

Machog"

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Raven:

"+1 on the BYGDAWG's! I know mine saved me a world of hurt!

My sometime passenger says it's more difficult to pivot one's foot when mounting or dismounting using the peg. However, they've stated they'd rather be slightly inconvenienced than remove the tip-over bar because they feel both safer having them there and safer for me having them there when solo."

"Got creamed by an idiot backing out of their driveway this morning on the way to work. I thought they'd stop at the end of their driveway to check for traffic but they didn't even look. That's what I get for thinking.

Fortunately I'd slowed up but didn't get the opportunity to do much in terms of avoidance except the brakes. ATGATT - that's a no brainer. Scraped my helmet, bit my lip and barked my shins on the fairing (ouch) but otherwise okay. Thank goodness for the rear crashbars/bag protectors b/c they kept the bike off me - I'd of probably broke my leg otherwise! Tore the back bumper cover off the cage and scraped up the right side of the bike as the rear end continued on around.

I'm pretty sure it's totalled. Front forks are crunched and the front wheel is jammed against the front casing. Can't get it to shift into neutral and the rear wheel won't roll with the clutch squeezed. Fuel pump isn't buzzing when you turn the key either. Only 4475 miles!

Thankfully there's another 06 at the dealer and they've pulled it aside for me so once the Raven is totalled I'll be back on the road with Raven2."

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RTETR:

"I've not needed to use them since they've been on but they'd have saved me $400.00 damage back in 2005 when I laid it down gentle in a Calgary parkinglot... right smack on a cement parking curb!"

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l3194ff:

"Well pulling into a parking lot full of people saw a few spaces open and decided to ride threw to back into the spot. Well making the slow right hand turn the bike just went over. Luckily the parking lot full of people was gracious enough to help pick up the bike. Only damage was a scrap to the tip over bar and scrap to the tip over wing. Oh yeah my pride."

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John (STJMG):

Best farkle money spent. Saved me again last week when I leaned over the bike and forgot the kickstand was not down!! Not a mark on the bike!!!

Some day it will happen to you!!!!!!!

Hope you guys don't mind me posting your personal experiences. If you do, just let me know, and I'll happily remove the post. Also, if any of you have information that you want to share or additional information that you want to share about your experiences with the rear tip-over bars, feel free to do so here.

Thanks and Ride Safe,
bygdawg

P.S. Prices are as follows: If paying via paypal: $245 U.S. and $255 Canada
If paying via money order: $240 U.S. and $250 Canada

Note: The additional $5.00 helps cover part of the paypal fees.

Australia: $275, as it cost me around $30 to ship to that area. Europe and other parts of the world will probably be very close to the $275 figure. I have shipped to various parts of Canada, England, and even Singapore and Japan.

[bygdawg]

If interested, please post to this thread.

[ST_John]

Hi,

Thanks for sending the new link. I'm definitely interested in ordering a pair, please let me know when the order is ready.

Thanks,
John

[AlamoST]

Jay,

I am interested in the bars. Put me down for a pair.

Thanks,

PT

[Rolling Thunder]

Put me down as a definite.
Thanks,
Joe

[WGM]

They look great!

Any idea on postage cost to Australia?

Thanks

WGM

:aussie1:

[bygdawg]

The $275 figure noted above is shipped to Australia. Hope that helps.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[krotchrocketgrampa]

please add me to list.
thanks

[bygdawg]

I've had a few others email me that haven't posted to the thread yet. These things usually start out slow and pick up steam after that.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[1st1300]

I am going to have tp pass wife said NO more for a while ($500 in a week) mabey next time.

[adam vitale]

put my name on april list. adam vitale

[ezrider007]

I'm in, please add my name to the list.

[STBNE]

Yeah I'd like to order a set for my '95 ST1100...;)

[krotchrocketgrampa]

grumpyones username was recently changed to the same as his email.

new site username, krotchrocketgrampa.

still want tip overbars

[CTbrit]

A plug for bygdawgs rear tip over bars. I managed to be the last on the list for the February 08 production. The bars arrived last week as promised. They are well made, nice finishing touch with thin felt pads between the frame and bars & the powdercoat finish is perfect. Installed them today, it took just 15 minutes, made easy by the instructions that were provided. They look great on the bike -identical to bygdawgs pictures.

This was a must have extra safety feature for me to help keep the ST off my leg and to mitigate damage to the bike in the event of a fall. They are a super innovation from bygdawg ;) though I hope that I will never put them to the test :pray1:

[bygdawg]

Yeah I'd like to order a set for my '95 ST1100...;)

LOL...:crackup Sorry. :o:

grumpyones username was recently changed to the same as his email.

new site username, krotchrocketgrampa.

still want tip overbars

I've added you to the list.

A plug for bygdawgs rear tip over bars. I managed to be the last on the list for the February 08 production. The bars arrived last week as promised. They are well made, nice finishing touch with thin felt pads between the frame and bars & the powdercoat finish is perfect. Installed them today, it took just 15 minutes, made easy by the instructions that were provided. They look great on the bike -identical to bygdawgs pictures.

This was a must have extra safety feature for me to help keep the ST off my leg and to mitigate damage to the bike in the event of a fall. They are a super innovation from bygdawg ;) though I hope that I will never put them to the test :pray1:

Thanks CT. I too hope you never have to use them. However, if you ever should need them, they'll be there for you. In the meantime...

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[Mr Bill]

Looks like a good idea. Put me on the list as well.

Thanx.

[TMUS2122]

I'm in, but me on the list too please. I have (will have ) a weak ankle when I get back on the bike, could come in handy. :smile:

[tommyboy]

Here is another pitch for Bygdawg. I have had my bars for over a year. Last December I had the unfortunate opportunity to use them. I tipped over at a stop in Lordsburg, NM. I was under the bike when the whole event stopped. Not only did they protect the right bag, but me as well. The bike was completely supported for a moment by the front tip over wing and the bar. I was 700 miles into a trip. I had no injuries, the bike sustained a broken right mirror and I was able to continue on.
THEY ARE WORTH THE MONEY

[1ktoday2next]

Please add me to the list for the tip over bar group buy. When ready for payment let me know your postal address to receive the money order.

Thanks,

Michael

[bygdawg]

Thanks for the testimonial tommyboy. It's always good to hear that they saved someone some headache out on the road or some damage to the person or the bike.

Only 6 more to go:

1. ST_John
2. AlamoST
3. Rolling Thunder
4. krotchrocketgrampa
5. adam vitale
6. ezrider007
7. Mr Bill
8. TMUS2122
9. 1ktoday2next
10.

[bobwestgate]

Put me on the list.

Bob Westgate

[bygdawg]

Only 5 more to go:

1. ST_John
2. AlamoST
3. Rolling Thunder
4. krotchrocketgrampa
5. adam vitale
6. ezrider007
7. Mr Bill
8. TMUS2122
9. 1ktoday2next
10. bobwestgate
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

[Motogummer]

I probably just missed it some where, but do these work on an ST1100? If so I want a pair.

[dkwflight]

Hi Put me on the list please.

Dennis Williams
dkwflight@hotmail.com

[vicramdiesel]

Hello


Put me on the list tooo..

[llbaker2]

I would like a set.

[bygdawg]

Only 2 more to go:
Sorry Motogummer, but they do not work on the ST 1100.

1. ST_John
2. AlamoST
3. Rolling Thunder
4. krotchrocketgrampa
5. adam vitale
6. ezrider007
7. Mr Bill
8. TMUS2122
9. 1ktoday2next
10. bobwestgate
11. dkwflight
12. vicramdiesel
13. llbaker2
14.
15.

[STBNE]

Only 2 more to go:
Sorry Motogummer, but they do not work on the ST 1100.

1. ST_John
2. AlamoST
3. Rolling Thunder
4. krotchrocketgrampa
5. adam vitale
6. ezrider007
7. Mr Bill
8. TMUS2122
9. 1ktoday2next
10. bobwestgate
11. dkwflight
12. vicramdiesel
13. llbaker2
14.
15.

So whats up with that?Dont want to sound rude... but i thought you said a while back you were gonna develop something for us ST1100 guys...your tipover bars are great but frankly I am getting a little putoff by all the group buys that have been exclusive to the 1300s'...:(

[bygdawg]

Well...I'm pretty sure I never said that I was going to produce them for the 1100. However, I did mention that Les Johns discussed the possibility of coming up with something when when we were at NatSToc last year. If he has done that, I am not aware of it at this time. The problem with the 1100 is that there are no good mounting places using existing holes which would leave one to have to cut or drill into the plastic somewhere. The beauty of the 1300 bars, aside from the fact that they simply work, is that they mount in about 15 minutes using existing hole locations. I'd bet dollars to donuts that if I created some 1100 bars that required cutting or drilling on the bike, half, if not all, of you 1100 owners wouldn't purchase a set. So, in that regard, it's not economically feasible for me to tackle such a project. Heck, I can barely get by doing production runs of the 1300 bars in groups of 15 and still make it worth my while. I think sometimes you guys forget that I'm a teacher and that I do these things on the side. I don't make a living doing this, and I don't have a dedicated shop with employees working all week to help me crank these things out. If the 1100 was easy to create these things for, someone would already be doing it. It was only out of necessity that I created the 1300 bars. Much to my surprise, after creating the first and only set that I planned on making, I have sold over 200 sets inside and outside the U.S. Necessity is the mother of invention, but nothing is created without $$$. The cost to design and apply for a patent on these things for a discontinued bike is simply cost prohibitive for me. I'd love to help you guys, but I just can't at this time. However, I will be more than happy to sale you some 1300 bars to allow you to see if you can adapt them to your 1100's in some way. There's not much that a cutting torch and welder can't fix. :capwin:

On the topic of necessity, I think STEPHANY AULENBACK said it best:

"Necessity is the mother of Invention, and, as everybody knows, a skinny woman named Poverty is the mother of Necessity. Necessity is gritted teeth and a rusty helmet of hair. Invention is a real shock — she's beautiful, sleek and lively, eyes the color of sky. Necessity can hardly believe this girl belongs to her. Sometimes it seems Invention doubts it, too. She's forever looking beyond Necessity, over her shoulder, for someone else more plausible. Necessity doesn't want her daughter to leave her, though she knows that's what daughters often do.

Invention was planted in Necessity's belly by Inspiration, one of a significant number of wandering men who, years ago, came through the town on the trains. He was, he said, looking for work. He and Necessity lay down together in the ditch on the field side of the railroad tracks. They might have been heading for the long grass, or for the trees over by the river, but they didn't get that far. Necessity's need was too strong. It wasn't like making love. It was more like some kind of desperate struggle. Before Inspiration left, he chicken-scratched two signs in the dirt: "Kind-Hearted Woman" and "Get out Fast."

Whatever Necessity has to do, she does. So she married Duty, the son of the stationmaster, Stipulation. Eight months later, Invention was born with a caul covering the two tiny wings on the back of her neck. While the other children learned their ABCs, Invention was learning to fly. After work, in the evenings, people gathered in the field to watch her move across the sunset. No one was prouder than Duty.

Now and then Invention pretended to fall — she came spiraling down out of the sky like a twirling maple key — and Duty ran to catch her. She kissed the tip of his nose and everyone smiled.

Stipulation, who had a bad squint, remained suspicious.

If Inspiration were there, he'd have scratched Invention a warning: "Bad-Tempered Man."

Stipulation told Necessity that her daughter was unseemly, that she put on airs and shouldn't be permitted to show off. His opinions of Invention got the better of him once and he came at her with a pair of rusty scissors, threatening to cut off her wings.

But that's all in the past, and now Invention is grown. Young men try to woo her. Her childhood pal Imagination claims to be in love. He's attractive, he's charming, and Invention can't believe a word he says. Patent is the most persistent. Every time he sees her, he makes a grab for her hand, trying to push a promise ring onto her finger. Invention, thinking fast, introduces him to her cousin Novelty. Novelty is pretty and a little bit silly — just perfect for him. With Patent distracted, Invention walks out with Amusement, even though she knows better. And then there's Commitment, waiting in the background. A pleasant, steady fellow, Invention thinks, though perhaps a bit too eager to please. She agrees to keep him in mind. But while she dithers, Creativity, the town's other beauty, manages to seduce him. The two of them marry and have so many babies so fast, no one can keep track.

Invention seeks her grandmother's advice. Poverty tells her granddaughter, "A thing cannot be both a door and a key. A thing cannot be both a pair of glasses and an eye." But Invention believes a thing can.

If Inspiration were there, he'd chicken-scratch her a sign: "Turn Left Here."

Invention looks at pictures of city people in the newspaper. She reads their names and the stories about them: Ambition, Achievement, Triumph, and Success. She'll leave town and soon. That must be what the wings are for. Yes, soon she'll kiss Necessity good-bye and go."

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[jmac264]

bygdawg,
I sent you an email, please put me on the list.

Jack

[sandalio1]

Hi,
Put me on the list.

sandalio1@aol.com

Jose S Gonzalez:D

[ST_John]

Looks like we're getting close! :D Give the word and I'll be happy to send payment.

Thanks, John

[gec343]

Installed my tip over bars today. Easy, even for me. I am impressed with the quality and ease of installation.:03biker: :03biker: :03biker:

[Spitfire10]

Count me in. Let me know when.....

[jamesblaverty]

I'm in for a pair. Let me know when to pay via pay pal.

Jim

[bygdawg]

The list:

1. ST_John
2. AlamoST
3. Rolling Thunder
4. krotchrocketgrampa
5. adam vitale
6. ezrider007
7. Mr Bill
8. TMUS2122
9. 1ktoday2next
10. bobwestgate
11. dkwflight
12. vicramdiesel
13. llbaker2
14. jmac264
15. tcooper
16. Spitfire10
17. jamesblaverty
18.

I'm going to wait a few days and see if we get any more hits. I always have one or two drop out when money time comes around. When it gets that time, I'll PM you with payment details via money order or paypal. I won't take any funds until you've received the PM from me. Once all of the funds are in, I will start the production run and ship your bars as soon as they are completed and powder coated.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[bygdawg]

Here's how this will work:

1. I'll PM you with paypal or money order instructions.
2. You submit payment via your choice of the two methods above.
3. Once all the funds are in, I will start production.
4. When production is finalized, I will ship your bars to the location you specify in whichever payment method you choose to use.

What you will get:
1. One pair of steel rear tip-over bars powder coated in black.
2. 4 Stainless bolts for mounting the bars.
3. Mounting instructions for mounting the bars.

Mounting the bars takes 15 minutes on average with less than 30 minutes almost a certainty, unless you stop to eat a sandwich before mounting the second bar. LOL

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[patiodadio]

As per your email .... Please put me on the list..... Thanks

[Thunderbolt]

bygdawg, You can throw me on the list also..

Thanks, Thunderbolt

[bygdawg]

I'm going to wait a few days and see if we get any more hits. I always have one or two drop out when money time comes around. When it gets that time, I'll PM you with payment details via money order or paypal. I won't take any funds until you've received the PM from me. Once all of the funds are in, I will start the production run and ship your bars as soon as they are completed and powder coated.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[jleehowell]

Please add me to the list for Tip Over Bars, per your email of today.

Thanks Jim

[muligan]

What's the cost on these?

[TMUS2122]

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14622

$240 to your door

[muligan]

That's interesting cause I'm reading the original thread and it says $195. What changed?

[Tom Merson]

Definitely interested. Ran into a good guy yesterday up at Alice's in Woodside, CA. He had a pair on his 07 ST. I really liked them. So, if you make them, I'll buy a pair.

Tom in Menlo Park, CA

[bygdawg]

That's interesting cause I'm reading the original thread and it says $195. What changed?

Since you're paying attention, you should also note that the thread you are referring to is from September of 2006. Quite a bit has happened since then. Oil is over $100 a barrel. We have the first female and the first black man running for President of the United States. We just had the 5 year anniversary of the Iraq war. Home foreclosures are at an all-time high. The U.S. postal service increased their rates. I started shipping with stainless bolts that run about $5.00 per bolt, and four go out. I also changed the grade and size of steel to make the bars even more rigid than before. In short, the bars are different from the bars at that time and the cost of materials and shipping have forced me to increase my price to you the consumer. Welcome to America. If you don't think the $245 via paypal for U.S. orders is worth it's weight, go back and ask a few of the folks that have had to use them. I may be biased, but it's still a bargain in my book. Alas, I digress. In all seriousness, I strive to give you guys the best price that I can and still make it worth my while to churn the things out. You do bring out a good point in that I should add this to that thread so as to avoid confusion. I will do that as soon as I post this. Thanks.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[bygdawg]

I have decided to start taking funds today so that we can start production early next week. A few things need to happen on your part to make sure that happens:
1. Ship your money order if paying via that method by end of day tomorrow.
2. Post you paypal payment by the end of the week at the latest.
All funds must be in by the end to the first of next week in order for me to start production early next week. Therefore, you can't dilly dally. Your prompt payment will ensure that production gets started as early as possible. Once I have received your payment, I will mark you paid, and you will be down for a set in this production run. If I haven't received your funds by the first of next week and you haven't notified me with an explanation as to why, I will mark you unpaid, and you will not be part of the production run. I always make a few extra sets of these that will be available after all group buy bars have shipped for a price of $255 for U.S. orders and will be available on a first come first serve basis. If you want in on this group buy, you have until the end of the week before I will close it to any new comers. So, if you've been on the fence, now is the time to speak up.

The list:

1. ST_John
2. AlamoST
3. Rolling Thunder
4. krotchrocketgrampa
5. adam vitale
6. ezrider007
7. Mr Bill
8. TMUS2122
9. 1ktoday2next
10. bobwestgate
11. dkwflight
12. vicramdiesel
13. llbaker2
14. jmac264
15. tcooper
16. Spitfire10
17. jamesblaverty
18. patiodadio
19. Thunderbolt
20. jleehowell
21. Tom Merson
22.
23.
24.
25.

[TMUS2122]

Just for a kick I looked up prices for the cover on a 2006:

BODY, R. *2TN266* (BLACK/MAT BLACK) 001 $442.07

COVER, R. *NHB01* (GRAPHITE BLACK) 001 $379.58

Well worth the cost for these tip over bars, this is for one side only,
total $821.65 to replace body and cover.

[grindz145]

Ive had the tip over bars for about a month now, and low and behold, they have already paid for themselves. When backing down a friends driveway I put my foot right into a hole I didn't see and she went over. No problem at all. I picked it right back up. not a scratch on the mirror or exhaust pipes just a tiny scratch on the tip over bar and stock tip over wing! Now I just got to get him to fix that hole...:D

[bygdawg]

A little universal gloss black touch-up found at any auto store will patch that scuff on the bar right up. Then, you'll be good as new. :D Glad to hear they saved you some $$$.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[maxified]

I'm in, please add me to the list. Thanks!

[kolasinski]

I'm glad I got in on the first group buy, something like $189!

But to those who don't have them yet, these are of excellent finish quality (I'd go with the stainless steel screws) and cheap insurance over the cost of replacing/repainting a scuffed bag.

I also added the passenger lowering pegs available elsewhere, and I even changed my wife's pegs to peg-boards. Now she rides in style!

[bygdawg]

Thanks for the promo kolasinski. I'm glad they're working out nicely for you. You were a wise and lucky man for getting in early. :D

[TMUS2122]

Okay guys, bygdawg just PM me that payment from three of you from the list is required before he will start the production run on our bars.

Please pay him asap with pay-pal or contact him if sending a money order. THANKS :smile:

I want my bars :wink:

[bygdawg]

Remember fellas...The quicker everyone gets the money in, the quicker I can get started on the bars. I'm going to set the deadline for Tue. of this next week. That should give everyone time to make paypal payments and get their money orders in to me.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[irish]

Please add me to the official list. :)

Thanks,

[bygdawg]

You are added. Funny thing is that I've got people paying me that weren't even signed up before, and some of you early signers are still waiting. No sense splitting hairs and causing everyone to get delayed. If your funds aren't posted by Monday (03/31/08), I will post you as unpaid and remove you from the order list and production will begin with the number of folks that we have paid up. If you are sending a money order today or have sent one out, I highly recommend that you let me know.

The list:

1. ST_John - Paid
2. AlamoST - Paid
3. Rolling Thunder - Paid
4. krotchrocketgrampa - Paid
5. adam vitale - Pending arrival of money order.
6. ezrider007 - Paid
7. Mr Bill - Paid
8. TMUS2122 - Paid
9. 1ktoday2next - Pending arrival of money order.
10. bobwestgate - Dropped out.
11. dkwflight - Dropped out.
12. vicramdiesel - Paid
13. llbaker2 - Paid
14. jmac264 - Paid
15. tcooper - Paid
16. Spitfire10 - Paid
17. jamesblaverty - Paid
18. patiodadio - Dropped out.
19. Thunderbolt - Paid
20. jleehowell - Paid
21. Tom Merson - Unpaid
22. desert dog - Paid
23. irish - Paid
24. terry vulcani - 2 sets - Paid.
25. maxified - Paid

Paid List:

1. ST_John – Paid in full via paypal.
2. TMUS2122 – Paid in full via paypal.
3. llbaker2 – Paid in full via paypal.
4. ezrider007 – Paid in full via paypal.
5. jamesblaverty - Paid in full via paypal.
6. Spitfire10 - Paid in full via paypal.
7. jleehowell - Paid in full via paypal.
8. Thunderbolt - Paid in full via paypal.
9. Mr Bill - Paid in full via paypal.
10. Rolling Thunder - Paid in full via paypal.
11. jmac264 - Paid in full via paypal.
12. vicramdiesel - Paid in full via paypal.
13. maxified - Paid in full via paypal.
14. desert dog - Paid in full via paypal.
15. irish - Paid in full via paypal.
16. AlamoST - Paid in full via paypal.
17. krotchrocketgrampa - Paid in full via paypal.
18. Terry Vulcani (iimoc) - Paid in full via money order. (2 Sets)
19. tcooper - Paid in full via paypal.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.



Thanks for the "super" fast payment fellas.

[Toes]

Please Sign Me up as well

[tlartist]

Please add me to the list, and I will pay right now.

[Buddy]

I'd like a pair for my brand new 07. I'll pay by Paypal.

[tlartist]

Anyone know what his paypal account is? Can't seem to find it.

[bygdawg]

You guys all should have either an email or PM or both from me. Post funds by Monday and you're in. Miss the deadline, and it's group buy closed. Sorry, but I have to keep things fair for those that posted early and have submitted payment. I'll make a few extra sets up that will be available for $255 U.S. and $265 Canadian outside of the group buy for those that miss out but still want a set.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[Kiwicanride]

Can you still get in on this? Does the Canadian $ amount include delivery?
Thanks,
Evan

[mitchnj]

I'd be interested in getting a set of tip over bars for my 1300. I'm sure this has already been answered but how do they mount into the frame? Is drilling required?

Mitch

[mitchnj]

Just saw this...
No drilling required. You use pre-existing holes. It is as simple as bolting on. Price listed above. Thanks for all the orders so far guys. I hope you enjoy them, and you never have to use them. However, if you do, they'll be there for you. Thanks again.

I'm interested if its still available
Thanks,
Mitch

[bygdawg]

You guys should have a PM from me. The clock is ticking. Tick-tock...tick-tock. Group buy is officially closed as of 9:00 AM Monday morning (Central Time).

[bygdawg]

April Group Buy is CLOSED

Thanks to everyone that has participated, and I hope to be shipping near the end of April. Production will start this week.

The list:

1. ST_John - Paid
2. AlamoST - Paid
3. Rolling Thunder - Paid
4. krotchrocketgrampa - Paid
5. adam vitale - Paid in full via money order.
6. ezrider007 - Paid
7. Mr Bill - Paid
8. TMUS2122 - Paid
9. 1ktoday2next - Paid in full via money order.
10. bobwestgate - Dropped out.
11. dkwflight - Dropped out.
12. vicramdiesel - Paid
13. llbaker2 - Paid
14. jmac264 - Paid
15. tcooper - Paid
16. Spitfire10 - Paid
17. jamesblaverty - Paid
18. patiodadio - Dropped out.
19. Thunderbolt - Paid
20. jleehowell - Paid
21. Tom Merson - Unpaid
22. desert dog - Paid
23. irish - Paid
24. terry vulcani - 2 sets - Paid
25. maxified - Paid
26. mitchnj - Paid
27. Toes - Paid.
28. Kiwicanride - Paid
29. Buddy Furr - Paid
30. tlartist - Paid
31. sandalio1 - Paid

Paid List:

1. ST_John – Paid in full via paypal.
2. TMUS2122 – Paid in full via paypal.
3. llbaker2 – Paid in full via paypal.
4. ezrider007 – Paid in full via paypal.
5. jamesblaverty - Paid in full via paypal.
6. Spitfire10 - Paid in full via paypal.
7. jleehowell - Paid in full via paypal.
8. Thunderbolt - Paid in full via paypal.
9. Mr Bill - Paid in full via paypal.
10. Rolling Thunder - Paid in full via paypal.
11. jmac264 - Paid in full via paypal.
12. vicramdiesel - Paid in full via paypal.
13. maxified - Paid in full via paypal.
14. desert dog - Paid in full via paypal.
15. irish - Paid in full via paypal.
16. AlamoST - Paid in full via paypal.
17. krotchrocketgrampa - Paid in full via paypal.
18. Terry Vulcani (iimoc) - Paid in full via money order. (2 Sets)
19. tcooper - Paid in full via paypal.
20. Buddy - Paid in full via paypal.
21. Toes - Paid in full via paypal.
22. mitchnj - Paid in full via paypal.
23. Kiwicanride – Paid in full via paypal.
24. adam vitale - Paid in full via money order.
25. 1ktoday2next - Paid in full via money order.
26. sandalio1 - Paid in full via paypal.
27. tlartist - Paid in full via papal.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[bygdawg]

I just thought I'd give everyone an update. The steel came in last week and production is under way. As soon as we finish production, I will get them to the powder coaters. As soon as the powder is on, I will get them boxed and shipped out to you guys. I have also ordered the stainless bolts, and they should be arriving next week sometime. The bolt shop guys notified me that my bolt cost was going up .50 per bolt but only charged .25 extra this round. This will not affect any of you, but it looks like prices may have to go up slightly on the next group buy. I guess this gas crunch and rising prices everywhere is starting to affect us all.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[1ktoday2next]

BygDawg,

Thanks for the update. If we meet on the road at some point in the future, lunch is my tab. Thanks for covering us on the increasing costs of raw materials.

Michael

[Kiwicanride]

Can't wait to get them and try them out...wait a minute! :rolleyes:

Evan

[bygdawg]

Whoa Nelly there Evan...I sell these things like insurance. I know they'll work for you, but I hope you never have to find out the hard way.

Michael,

Maybe we'll get a chance to meet up. I am on the road a lot, especially during June and July. :D

[OlietheGoalie]

I'll take a pair if and when they are ready

[perkijl]

Definitely interested, put me on the waiting list please.

[TMUS2122]

Any update bygdawg???? :bigpop:

Please and thank you :smile:

[bygdawg]

Bars are still in production. The steel was a bit late in arriving and threw us off about a week. I'm hoping to complete soon and then get them to the coaters. Bolts are on there way here from CA, and I expect to have them by the end of the week or the first of next week. As for those of you that inquired about sets outside of the group buy. I will probably have a few extra sets available on a first come first serve basis. I won't post up about those until my group buy orders have shipped though. Got to take care of the folks that got in the group buy first. Thanks again guys. I'll update as I get farther along.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[bygdawg]

I'll probably wait to update until the bars actually are ready and on there way to the powder shop.

Thanks,
bygdawg

[wn999]

Please add me to the waiting list if you're keeping one.

[bygdawg]

I may have a few extras on a first come first serve basis. We'll see once I get the others shipped out to everyone in the group buy. I only do these when we have orders of at least 15 folks.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[Terry White]

YES, ready to purchase when available..gtw.

[Phillyrube]

OK, I'm ready to go for them this time.

[bygdawg]

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[WGM]

er..... so after all that, what does your cat think?


WGM

PS Put me down for some crash bars if still available.

Have I booked early enough to avoid disappointment?

[mitchnj]

Any idea when they might be ready to ship? No Hurry just curious.

Thanks!

[bygdawg]

April Group Buy is CLOSED (original post date 04-02-2008, 12:24 PM)

Thanks to everyone that has participated, and I hope to be shipping near the end of April. Production will start this week.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

The steel was delayed about a week. So, that pushed me off target a little bit. However, I still hope to be able to ship by the end of the month. I'm hoping to finish the fabrication by the end of this week and carry them to the powder shop the same day. If that happens, I could possibly ship on the 30th. If that doesn't happen, I may not get to ship until May 2nd. In either case, I suspect that most of you will have them in hand by May 7th or 8th, excluding none U.S. residents. Please keep in mind that these are one off units which simply means they are built by hand one at a time without the use of a production line and conventional stamping methods. With that being said, you will be very happy with the quality when they arrive. While I do strive to be expedient, my primary concern is product quality, and I'm sure you'll agree that you want the best quality for your $$$.

Thanks,
bygdawg

[Black Ops]

I'll take a set if there are any left.

[Seeser]

bygdawg, if you can please put me on your list. These things are great. We all know it is just a matter of time before the old "Dang, I dropped my bike today". Let me know and I will use pay pal. Thanks

[bygdawg]

Man...These first come first serve sets are going fast... You've got a PM.

[bygdawg]

Update:

I finished production on the bars yesterday evening around 3:30, but I did not have time to prep them and get them to the powder shop. So, it looks like I'll be doing that this weekend and dropping them off at the powder shop on Monday. Depending on whether or not he can get them done before Friday will have a direct impact on my ship date. I'm hoping he can get them coated before Friday and I can ship on Friday or Saturday. I just wanted to update you guys to let you know what was going on. I'm still going to be very close to my original stated ship date, even though I was delayed a bit by the steel not showing up on time. I will post to the thread once the bars ship.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[usnraytn@bellso]

once agin how do I get a set of rear tip over bars STOC7426

[usnraytn@bellso]

usnraytn@bellso, I live in Memphis ,Tn. STOC-7426 I am intrested in the tipover rear bars. My e-mail unsraytn@bellsouth.net

[bygdawg]

I sent you a PM earlier. Did you not get it?

[mitchnj]

Better step up rear tip over bar production otherwise rioting might break out accross America! :D

[bygdawg]

This is true. By the way, bars are on there way to the powder shop today. I hope that I can get them by the end of the week or earlier so that I can start shipping.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[OldBlue]

Please keep my name on a list somewhere for the next group buy!

[bygdawg]

If you're still interested, I may just have one or two extra sets available on first come first serve.

[OldBlue]

Hopefully, I should have my new ST next week. I'll check back then and see if you still have a set available!

Thanks!

[sddinnh]

If there are any left, I'll take a set. If not, add me to the next group buy :D I pm'd you just in case

[marksmac3]

Please put me down for a pair. This morning it just so happened that I laid my '07 down on its side. I made a turn onto another road and gave it some gas and ended up doing a 180 deg turn with the bike sliding out from under me and away without me. Luckily for me the previous owner had the foresight to purchase these bars. The bar on the right side scraped away a section that was about 3/8 x 1.5 but there wasn't any other damage to the bike other than the front plastic rub strip. I suffered a small raspberry to my right leg but no other damage. Yes sign me up. thank you

[bygdawg]

Sorry to hear about the drop, but I'm always glad to hear from a satisfied customer. Seriously, all of you guys that have had incidents and contacted me to thank me personally (you know who you are) have really made me feel even better about this product that I make, especially since I never had any intention of building more than the one set that I built for myself. I can't put into words how good it makes me feel to know that something I have made has saved someone physical damage or, and of lesser importance, bike damage. Bikes and bike parts can always be replaced, granted at a rather large cost these days, but body parts are a bit harder to come by. I hope all of you in this group buy, as I tell all of my customers, never get the opportunity to use these things. However, if you ever should need them, they will be there for you. Ride Safe...

Regards,
bygdawg

[bygdawg]

Hey guys...I will pick up the bars tomorrow evening. I will try to ship them all on Saturday, but I may not get them all out until Monday. However, I promise that all of them will ship on Monday at the very latest. Also, they will be coming priority mail. So, they should arrive pretty quick.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[bygdawg]

FYI: THE BARS HAVE SHIPPED!

:hotpepper

As always, thank all of you for your participation in this group buy. While I know the bars will serve you well should you ever have to use them, I hope that you never get the opportunity to find out the hard way. I expect most of you to have them in hand by the end of the week at the latest with the exception of my Canada and Australia person. The P.O. tells me that it can take 10 to 15 business days to get to those two places.

NOTE: Please be sure to find the bolts and mounting instructions in with the packaging materials before discarding anything.

The book calls for 31 ft. lbs. for torque on these things. I just got mine good and snug, but I'm sure some of you are sticklers for everything being torqued to its specific number. :D

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[ST_John]

Sweet, thanks for the hard work! Can't wait to get them installed...:D

[WGM]

Thanks BygDawg.

The funny thing is I will probably get to the states and back before they arrive!!

I think they will look great on the bike parked outside the trailer down by the river:crackup

Thanks again for the ingenuity and hard work

WGM

[bygdawg]

No sweat. It's just a shame you weren't going to be over this way so we could have just done the install here. Watch for snakes while living in that van down by the river. ;)

[Thunderbolt]

Thanks bygdawg the bars arrived today, they look great!:D

Thunderbolt

[bygdawg]

Wow! I shipped on Sat. and they made it to Mass. on Monday. That's awesome.

[TMUS2122]

Wife called and said I received them today too, in Michigan, great, can't wait to get home to put them on. Thanks :smile:

[maxified]

Got mine in FLorida this morning, that's fast!! Quality work, too!

BTW, what are the little velcro pieces for?

[ezrider007]

Got mine today in Everett WA.

Thanks BygDawg.

Cheers

[bygdawg]

Wife called and said I received them today too, in Michigan, great, can't wait to get home to put them on. Thanks :smile:

Good deal.

Got mine in FLorida this morning, that's fast!! Quality work, too!

BTW, what are the little velcro pieces for?

Some people shutter about putting metal to metal, so I put them on as a bit of a buffer when installing them. If you don't care and/or like them, you can pull them off.

Got mine today in Everett WA.

Thanks BygDawg.

Cheers

Wow! The P.O. got them from North MS. to WA in two business days???? That's crazy! That's almost as quick as I can ride over there. :D

[wn999]

Got mine in Maryland today! They look great! Can't wait to get them on.

Thanks Bygdawg!

[bygdawg]

Sweet! I'm impressed and glad to see the U.S.P.S. is working so hard these days. Kudos to them.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[Cpufxer]

bygdawg,
I'm new today but would really appreciate knowing if any tip-over bars are left and, if so, how much they are? Please sent me an e-mail. Thanks!

[bygdawg]

See this thread:

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40395