SG - country code for Singapore.Paneuro, without knowing where SG is, I'd have to recommend the internet.
So I think are suggestions of Ace, Rural King, or Tru-Value are not going to help him much.
SG - country code for Singapore.Paneuro, without knowing where SG is, I'd have to recommend the internet.
+1 on what Jim says.There's that white ST again, Dang, I like that color.
That's a great job on those bars and for the money invested, it's a home run.
I'm pretty sure that all of the GL1800 bars are the same. And yes, they require a serious squeeze to fit. The mounting holes have to be enlarged first. While squeezing in a vise, put a large hose clamp around the legs, since they will spring back when you open the vise. Remove the hose clamp after bolting the bars to the bike.What year GL1800 bars are the easiest to install no plates required? Some posts reference the Bend Squeeze and Bolt method. One poster said his were just bolt-on with no bending etc required but no year was given.
Are these the ones that need no mods? http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-GOLDWING-GL1800-REAR-CRASH-BARS-NEW-OFF-2015-WE-TRIKED-FOR-THE-HONDA-DEALE-/291504007641?hash=item43defe29d9&vxp=mtr Thanks Dan
There is a good reason why BygDawg tip over bars are popular (or MCL's for that matter). They fit right the first time, they work, and are not exorbitantly expensive. I don't know about squeezing your bars an inch closer together, but be very careful that you don't collapse the tubing if the full inch is needed. I would think that squeezing them that much will cant the mounting plates and they will only make narrow contact to your bike's frame at the very top and bottom.I purchased a set of these and "Serious squeeze" is kinda an understatement. Are we talking like an inch or so? mine are NO WHERE NEAR lining up. just want to make sure i'm not gonna screw up something. Maybe the weld a plate method is another answer!!!
That kills the whole purpose of this thread. Cheaper tip-over bars then bought made for the job.There is a good reason why BygDawg tip over bars are popular (or MCL's for that matter). They fit right the first time, they work, and are not exorbitantly expensive. I don't know about squeezing your bars an inch closer together, but be very careful that you don't collapse the tubing if the full inch is needed.
I've taken both bolts out several times putting guards on/off on three different ST's. Never had a problem with the frame getting widely out of whack. Insert one bolt and just give a gentle tug to get the other hole to line up. Sometimes, didn't even need the tug.When you mount them to the ST, remove only one bolt at at time - i.e. remove the top bolt, insert the new bolt through the guard, and screw it in finger tight with the guard tipped so that you can get to the second bolt. if you remove both bolts at the same time, the frame parts will slide apart and it will take two people to replace it.
I don't agree (kills purpose....keep reading) , but the problem Eph... is having is he has to squeeze the tip over bars he bought about an inch to make them fit. Saying not an inch doesn't make it so if His bars require that inch of movement. If he only has to squeeze 1/4", and his measurement was wrong in the posted comment, then that changes everything.That kills the whole purpose of this thread. Cheaper tip-over bars then bought made for the job.
Not an inch to squeeze, the chromoly steel is good at absorbing the flex needed.
I've taken both bolts out several times putting guards on/off on three different ST's. Never had a problem with the frame getting widely out of whack. Insert one bolt and just give a gentle tug to get the other hole to line up. Sometimes, didn't even need the tug.