Crash bars

[TrapperAH1G]

I've seen a couple of pics now of "actual, normal" crash bars on Valks.  Can't seem to find anything about them on the 'net.

Does anyone know about these? 

Thanks

[TrapperAH1G]

Well, did find one source in England.  Fehling Big Bars, $250.00.

So far, nothing else.

[-mike-]

Here's a manufacturer in Poland:

https://www.roadstyler.com/en/product-category/honda-en/valkyrie-f6c-en/

with exceptional good prices.

Fehling item list here:
https://www.fehling.de/index.php?content=preise&markenid=6&lang=eng
For item pic, klick on the cam symbol.

-mike-

[Bighead]

Those are about as ugly as it gets IMHO.

[Jess from VA]

The standard Valk engine guards (which are both actual and normal) do all you need exceedingly well in a tip-over or a fall and slide.  Much better than the big hoop guards on Vtwins too.

Now if you plan on tumbling the bike down a mountain (or road), then those big extra guards may be helpful.

Classic overkill.

[Bagger John - #3785]

Depends on the look you're going after.

Those bars are targeted for a GL1000-GL1200 retro look. The Interstate above reminds me of many GL1000s and GL1100s I used to see running around, albeit with luggage that was more squared off.

[h13man]

Keep an eye on the classified section. There was a set for sale in July if my memory serves me right. Almost bought them as provided more options to hang accessories and better protection of valve covers in certain situations but...

[Gnarly]

Your memory AND summation are correct,h13man; those bars are now on my beloved FlyinJenni2.
And the twin Marco Tornados like their new perch, on the MR-10 clear Lexan we used to 'face' them.

Well, one did.
Sadly, the other ungodly loud devil fell victim to a vicious chughole on that disgrace known as I-71, on my way to DRU last Friday.

Disgusting way to find a flaw in your horn bracket....but my new brackets will hold 'em, this time.

Really like the retro look of these Fehling bars.

[Tfrank59]

Not sure it this is what you're asking but you can usually find used OEM Valk crash bars on Pinwall on fleabay.  Some I've seen there have scrapes on them...unless that's a deal-breaker for ya.  They'll be under $100 each.  I know from my last month's dump that the OEM crash bars do their job.  they'll get pretty bad road rash, which of course ain't pretty, but your bike is protected at least from a "normal" spill--mine was doing about 15 or so MPH

example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2003-Honda-Valkyrie-GL1500-C-CT-CD-CRASH-BAR-ENGINE-GUARD-GUARD-RIGHT/383696225432?hash=item595613c498:g:gZEAAOSwExJfSUUa

[h13man]

 I know from my last month's dump that the OEM crash bars do their job.  they'll get pretty bad road rash, which of course ain't pretty, but your bike is protected at least from a "normal" spill--mine was doing about 15 or so MPH

example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2003-Honda-Valkyrie-GL1500-C-CT-CD-CRASH-BAR-ENGINE-GUARD-GUARD-RIGHT/383696225432?hash=item595613c498:g:gZEAAOSwExJfSUUa

I've had few stopped" drops"  over the years and they still look good. Stocker's protect extremely well but having "relief" pegs are out of the question in that area IMO as like my valve cover prettiness. In fact I took off the Kury setup immediately after purchase. BFU in my viewpoint even with a small ISO's besides my feet couldn't reach them.

[Valkorado]

Not that I'm in the market for them, they look kinda punky.



It also doesn't look like they'd play nice with Baker Wings.  I could be wrong.

[Jess from VA]

Not trying to criticize (or offend) anyone who likes them, but to me they look a little like training wheels, or like the guy running them is more prone to accidents than others, so he takes more precautions than others.

But that's just me.

[Bagger John - #3785]

Not trying to criticize (or offend) anyone who likes them, but to me they look a little like training wheels, or like the guy running them is more prone to accidents than others, so he takes more precautions than others.

But that's just me.

Yet they're the style which Harley big twins have employed for decades.

[Jess from VA]

Well John, Hog (and most other Vtwin) guards are WIDE, but Hog guards don't cover the sides of the motor.   Course Vtwins don't stick out like flat 6s either.

[Led]

It all depends, on what you mean by "crash"......

I have had mine on the side,  while standing......and even layed it low, at REAL slow speed.

The ones that came with it, worked as advertised.   

It ain't a big truck, with the full frontage Deer "bucker" guard on it.....it is STILL.....a Motorcycle.

Secret is.......DO NOT lay it down!!     

[Bagger John - #3785]

I can think of an ideal application for those large wraparound guards:

A set of mounts for Elephant Ears. As the day warms up you unsnap them, stow them and get the airflow back across your legs. Reverse if the evening begins to turn cool.

When I build my next Standard I just may put a set of the bars on for this purpose.

[Bagger John - #3785]

These bars would also come in handy in another regard: A more stable mount for highway pegs or boards.

I had a set of Markland boards on my GL1200 which used a two-piece aluminum bar mount. It was made for this sort of crash bar. Compared to the pegs I've put on my Valkyries, that design was overkill. A quick look through eBay shows a number of used board setups available. Many are downright cheap in price.

Some fore-aft adjustment looks to be possible too in the Valkyrie application. The best part of this whole arrangement is that with about 15 minutes time and a few tools I can swap the stock crash bars back onto the bike - or vice versa.